NFL Two-A-Days: Indianapolis Colts 2010 Season Preview

1.) As he enters his 13th season, have we seen the best from Peyton Manning?

Peyton Manning will be an elite quarterback until he retires. With his well-known work ethic, he forces himself to stay at the top of his game. He has never depended on athleticism and is coming off one of his best seasons yet.

2.) Is the Colts' pass catching core the deepest in the NFL?

Reggie Wayne has been the number one wide receiver for years now. Wayne had 100 receptions to go along with over 1,000 yards in 2009. Dallas Clark also had 100 receptions for over 1,000 yards. Anthony Gonzalez is returning from a season ending injury, but showed good potential in 2008. Austin Collie had 60 receptions while Pierre Garcon had 47, both emerging as great secondary options. Yes, they are one of the deepest receiving cores in the league.

3.) Will second year running back Donald Brown supplant Joseph Addai as the top threat in the backfield?

Addai has led the team in rushing for four straight seasons, but that run may be coming to an end. Donald Brown proved that he can deliver big-play ability that Addai cannot. Addai's contract is up after this season and there is no guarantee that he'll return. Look for Donald Brown to take over the team's leading rusher spot and Addai to leave after this season.

4.) Is the Colts' defense truly a championship caliber unit?

Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis create one of the best pass rushing duos in the NFL. Dan Muir and Antonio Johnson are the two men in the middle to stop the run. Judging from last year's ranking against the run (24th) they might want to upgrade from those two.

Defensive captain Gary Brackett returns as the key piece to this defense. Phillip Wheeler's game continues to evolve. Clint Session brings a critical attitude to this team with his relentless pass rushing style.

When Bob Sanders is healthy, this defense is great however when he's not in the lineup the defense slips. Fellow safety Antoine Bethea is a former two time pro bowl player. The cornerback combo: Kelvin Hayden and Jerraud Powers are both very physical in pass coverage and run support.

If Bob Sanders is healthy, the defense is a championship-caliber unit.

5.) The Colts record will be...

12-4, first in the AFC South.

This idea originated from ESPN's Mike & Mike. Stay tune for the series finale, a New Orleans Saints preview.