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Pierre Garcon likely will get his first NFL start Monday.
That’s Indianapolis Colts three-time Pro Bowl WR Reggie Wayne’s impression, at least, and if Garcon — a second-year receiver from Mount Union — indeed does start in his return to his native South Florida, Wayne said he is confident the younger player will perform well.
Wayne said he feels the same about rookie WR Austin Collie, who likely will play an extensive role as a slot receiver for a second consecutive week.
“You what’s funny? Since I’ve been here, this might be the best group as far as taking notes in the meetings,” Wayne said Saturday as the AFC South-leading Colts (1-0) prepared to play the Miami Dolphins (0-1) at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., Monday at 8:30 p.m. “If you look at them, when they’re writing in their notebooks, they’re in the back of their notebooks. That means all the pages in the front are used. The guys are really focused, taking notes.
“This is not Pop Warner. They’ll step up and make plays when they get the opportunity.”
Wayne, who caught 10 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown in 14-12 season-opening victory last Sunday, was asked if he figured defensive coordinators would focus on him with WR Anthony Gonzalez out 2-to-8 weeks with a knee injury.
“You’d better,” Wayne said with a smile. “That’s kind of how it is. Pretty much every team in the league in some form or fashion has a go-to guy. . . . If not, I’m standing here licking my chops. That comes with it. I need those young guys to step up and make some plays to take the pressure off me.”
Colts Saturday news and notes:
* Practice-squad running back Mike Hart has been running the Wildcat offense in practice this week. He had been competing for the third RB position in training camp before an ankle injury kept him out three preseason games. “He’s played the role of (Dolphins RB Ronnie) Brown for us,” Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell said. “He’s done a nice job.”
* It’s uncertain how much WR Hank Baskett will play Monday, Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell said. Baskett signed with the Colts Thursday to provide depth with Anthony Gonzalez out 2-to-8 weeks. “He catches on quickly,” Caldwell said. “That helps. How much you’ll see from him, I’m not certain, but maybe he will play for us in some phase.”
* Colts S Jamie Silva returned to practice Friday after missing the season opener with an abdomen injury. “We’ll see what happens at the end of the day,” Caldwell said of Silva’s chances of playing Monday.
* The Colts on Saturday released their final injury report of the week, with WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee), S Bob Sanders (knee) and TE Tom Santi (ankle) out and OT Charlie Johnson (back), CB Jerraud Powers (groin), OG Jamey Richard (shoulder), TE Gijon Robinson (back) and S Jamie Silva (abdomen) listed as questionable. Powers and Robinson were added to the report Saturday after missing practice for the first time this week. CB Marlin Jackson (Not Injury Related-Rested) and LT Tony Ugoh (NIR-Rested) missed practice Friday, but are expected to play. If Powers can’t play, Jackson likely will start at corner.
'Fluff' was a poor word choice on my part.It is cool for all the reasons you stated.Just doesn't really clear up/support the title of this thread.
