Early Look at Indianapolis Colts Backfield

The Indianapolis Colts haven't had a good running game since Joseph Addai early career. Since then it has been an all passing offense under Peyton Manning and now Andrew Luck. It has been successful but who knows what this team could have done with a good running game to go along with these great passing attacks. This year there is potential for the Colts to have a very good running game barring any serious injuries. Many teams have 2 talented running backs leading there team, the Colts have the potential to be featuring a three headed attack coming out of the backfield featuring Vick Ballard, Donald Brown, and Ahmad Bradshaw.

Vick Ballard
A relative unknown last year really came in and turned heads as the Colts feature back when Donald Brown fell out of the rotation because of injury. He was able to navigate very well between the tackles to pick up yards and make the play action fake more of a threat. He also did a very good job receiving out of the back field too giving Luck the option as a drop down if the coverage was good down field. This year he will be the number one back but he should definitely not be too comfortable because the backs behind him will be breathing down his neck all season.

Donald Brown
Has been fighting the injury bug since being drafted. He put together a good year in 2012 which made many think last year was going to prove to the fans he was in fact worth being drafted in the first round. Unfortunately, last year was filled again with more injuries. This next season could be one of his last chances to prove he can stay healthy and contribute to a good NFL team. Could be a great change of pace back behind Ballard providing a lot of speed once he makes it to the second level of the defense.

Ahmad Bradshaw
When healthy is the best back out of the three but after having knee surgery last year we shall see what he is able to bring to the table. If his knee is able to stay healthy and with splitting reps with the other two talented backs on this team it will allow him to produce and also get a rest a luxury he did not have on the Giants. If he is able to stay healthy and return to pre-injury form has the potential to be the starter by years end and be leading what could be one of the best and most surprising running attacks in the NFL.