When the 2025 season began, the Indianapolis Colts appeared to have a textbook receiving room. The individual players may not have been the best in the league, but they fit their roles to a tee.
You had the reliable possession guy in Michael Pittman Jr, the ascendant star in Alec Pierce, and the dangerous slot in Josh Downs. Behind them, there was hyper-talented breakout candidate AD Mitchell. Finally, two steady depth pieces in outside option Ashton Dulin and slot prototype Anthony Gould, both of whom were major contributors on special teams. Textbook.
As the season progressed, some things went well – Pierce – and some not so well – Mitchell.