Be careful. Cameron McGrone out performing Carlies
McGrone is listed as the starter at weak-side linebacker on the Colts' first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.
McGrone is battling Jaylon Carlies for the starting linebacker job opposite Zaire Franklin and has had an edge early in training camp. Joe Bachie could also figure into the mix opposite Franklin as well.
Aug 2
It was a full day of practice for Colts multi-year captain and star LB Zaire Franklin, but he was able to make his debut. The team’s LB room is the biggest question mark on their new look defense, so getting Franklin back out there should help to stabilize the position a bit. Today, LBs taking the majority of the starter snaps were Joe Bachie and Cameron McGrone. The team has been rotating between Bachie, McGrone, and Jaylon Carlies to determine who will start opposite Franklin. The standout today was yet again Bachie, who has been fantastic to start training camp. I’d imagine the plan is for Franklin to ease his way back into practice, but I think it was a good sign that they elected to have his debut happen today, even with the team in full pads.