Vick Ballard News

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"You have to stay in the mental part, you have to stay in the physical part, you can't just stop," coach Chuck Pagano said.

Yesterday, starting at 2pm EST, the Colts Organization held their Fan Appreciation/Open Mini-Camp at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Running back Ahmad Bradshaw returned to Lucas Oil Field on Wednesday for the first time since he scored the winning touchdown for the New York Giants in the 2012 Super Bowl.

Ed Reed offered reassurance that all will be fine with regard to his surgically repaired hip, says Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle.

The Colts have agreed to terms on a contract with free-agent running back Ahmad Bradshaw, the team announced Tuesday.

It took much longer than expected for the former New York Giants ' running back to land an NFL gig, but he should fit into the Indianapolis Colts ' system very well.

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent Ahmad Bradshaw on Tuesday, adding a veteran running back to their crowded backfield.

Back in February, during the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, Colts head coach Chuck Pagano may have accidentally let the cat out of the bag.

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As you might remember a couple of years back there was a three headed monster of a backfield in New York that was Brandon Jacobs , Derrick Ward , and Ahmad Bradshaw .

All the talk about bringing in free agent running back Ahmad Bradshaw raises questions about the stability of the rushing attack for the Indianapolis Colts.

The former New York Giants star and unrestricted free agent visited the Indianapolis Colts ' team complex Thursday and was still negotiating with the team Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no deal had yet been reached.

The Indianapolis Colts ' flirtation with free-agent running back Ahmad Bradshaw should not be confused for dissatisfaction with Vick Ballard as the lead running back.

In fact, the Colts seem so sure that they will sign Bradshaw that they gave his visit the "featured" designation , complete with the official Colts Twitter account announcing his visit, which included a picture of Bradshaw in the building.

Seventh-round running back Vick Ballard could gain ground on the likes of Alfred Morris and Doug Martin in 2013, after the lesser known Indianapolis Colts ' running back burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2012.

Bradshaw, 27, visited the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers but a history of foot injuries has become a roadblock.

The message was delivered early and has been pounded home on a regular basis. The Indianapolis Colts must run the ball better in 2013 than they have since ... well, since Edgerrin James was punishing defenses.

During April's draft, most of the teams that had been linked with free agent running back Ahmad Bradshaw selected younger backs.

December 23, 2012; Kansas City, MO, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali attempts to defend in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium.