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NFL analyst highlights Colts' reason for optimism in 2026

Why should Indianapolis Colts fans be optimistic heading into the 2026 season?

Following the team's late-season collapse this past year, the Colts have now missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons, but GM Chris Ballard still remains at the helm.

Under Ballard, the Colts have two playoff appearances in nine seasons, won playoff win, and no division titles.

So what is a reason to be hopeful heading into next season?

If you ask Pro Football Focus' Thomas Valentine, the play of the Colts through the first half of the 2025 season is the reason why. Valentine believes that was no fluke.

"For the first 10 weeks of the season," wrote Valentine, "the Colts led the league in EPA per play and were second in success rate on offense."

Indianapolis Colts 5 biggest offseason needs in 2026

Looking ahead to the 2026 offseason, what are the biggest positions of need that the Indianapolis Colts have to address?

Presumably, at the top of the list would be quarterback. However, that likely won't end up being the case, with it feeling like an almost certainty that Daniel Jones will return.

So, NFL.com doesn't have quarterback among the Colts' biggest offseason needs. Instead, these five position groups were selected.

For a look at where things stand, salary cap and draft pick-wise for the Colts, you can find that here.

Thanks, in part, to Lou Anarumo's defensive scheme, the Colts' run defense held up well this season. However, this unit, particularly the defensive ends, struggled to get after the quarterback regularly.

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