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It's been somewhat of a tough week for the Indianapolis Colts' defense. I'm almost positive that there were less casualties in the first 15 minutes of Saving Private Ryan than what the Colts have had in the past week. Before we discuss it, here's a run down of this week's injury list. Tyjuan Hagler, out for the year. Kelvin Hayden, out at least a month. Marlin Jackson, out for the year. Bob Sanders, out for the year. Feeling left out, the offense lost Anthony Gonzalez for another two to three weeks because of his knee injury. The Colts have always relied on their "next man up" philosophy, but no one has mentioned what happens when they get to the end of the line. Anyone out there with some defensive experience? How long before we start looking at the UFL for defensive backs? Glancing around Colts' fan sites, I was expecting to see a lot of doom and gloom posts. Instead, I see a remarkably calm fan base that has bought into the next man up mantra. And really, when you stop and ... (link)

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