Are Colts’ Mathis, Wayne available?

Published: October 14th, 2011 | Tags: Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts, Michael Lombardi, NFL Total Access, NFL trade deadline, Robert Mathis

The NFL trade deadline doesn’t typically bring about any blockbuster, last-minute deals. But that doesn’t stop us from speculating and keeping an eye out at the latest reports being floated about.

That brings us to the Colts. The winless, Payton Manning-less Colts. It’s a foregone conclusion the Colts won’t be in the playoff hunt, and thus could be in a position to unload veteran players.

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Which brings us to WR Reggie Wayne and DE Robert Mathis, who are both currently scheduled to become free agents following the season.

“I would assume both players are available for the right price,” NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi told “NFL Total Access” Friday.

Well, there is that.

“Once the franchise tag decision is set (by the Colts), now the Colts have assets,” Lombardi added. “Can they get something for those assets before they lose them in the free-agent market? Now, remember, a compensatory pick for players of this caliber typically would be a third-round pick. I’m sure teams would have to pay significantly to get both players.”

Incidentally, we might add, both Wayne and Mathis were held out of practice Thursday for non-injury related reasons. It’s not uncommon to give veterans a mid-week day off, but Wayne was listed as missing practice Friday for the same reason.

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Colts will have WR Wayne, TE Tamme vs. Titans

Published: December 9th, 2010 | Tags: Gary Brackett, Indianapolis Colts, Jacob Tamme, Kenny Britt, Randy Moss, Reggie Wayne, Tennessee Titans, Week 14 inactives

Colts WR Reggie Wayne and TE Jacob Tamme — both listed as questionable this week — are active for Thursday night’s matchup with the Titans.

Both players have been dealing with knee injuries.

Colts LB Gary Brackett, also questionable this week, is active, too.

With no changes to the Titans’ starting lineup, WR Randy Moss will start. Returning wideout Kenny Britt is listed as the No. 2 behind Nate Washington. However, it isn’t known what personnel groupings with which the Titans’ offense could open.

Britt has missed the Titans’ last four games with a hamstring injury. He had 23 receptions for 434 yards and seven touchdowns in Tennessee’s first seven games of the season.

Full inactives list:

Colts
WR Austin Collie
RB Joseph Addai
CB Kelvin Hayden
RB Mike Hart
LB Clint Session
G Jacques McClendon
G Jamie Thomas
DE Ricardo Mathews

Titans
Rusty Smith (No. 3 QB)
CB Ryan Mouton
DB Robert Johnson
LB David Thornton
OT Troy Kropog
DT Sen’Derrick Marks
WR Lavelle Hawkins
DT Dave Ball

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Manning remembers Wayne is on team

Published: November 21st, 2010 | | Tags: Blair White, Gijon Robinson, Indianpolis Colts, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, Reggie Wayne

Hey, there’s Colts WR Reggie Wayne. The team’s top receiver has been invisible at times, at least in the end zone. This was only Wayne’s fourth touchdown reception of the season.

Not that fantasy enthusiasts who have Wayne need to be reminded of this.

Not sure that there is an official stat for this, but Colts QB Peyton Manning has to lead the world in throwing touchdowns to nobody has heard of. At least it certainly seems this way because everybody likely starts at least one Colts receiver.

Seriously, who is TE Gijon Robinson and why does he have more fantasy points than Titans WR Randy Moss?

As a matter of fact, I feel that we need a constitutional amendment that requires Manning to throw to his fantasy relevant teammates. And Manning touchdowns to obscure receivers count as negative points. Both sides of the isle would certainly be in agreement on this.

Oh well, at least Wayne owners have one score. Hopefully that will comfort you when WR Blair White finds the end zone in the second half.

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