14. player. 46. Look back during the glory years of Peyton Manning. How did the Indianapolis Colts forge a quality defense around him? It was always centered around the pass rush. Manning would get the leads, and then the Colts would unleash Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis to protect them. This is the fundamental issue that has plagued Indy during the Andrew Luck era. They quite simply do not have the quality talent or depth to deliver a consistent rush.
<p>Nowhere is that clearer than at outside linebacker, a position the team has routinely been unable to address since Ryan Grigson took over as GM. So the time has come to change the script. Takkarist McKinley is a little late to the draft hype party but he’s picking up steam nonetheless. His mixture of size and ability to move in space are huge assets. The explosion off the snap allows him to make plays in the opposing backfield both for sacks and tackles for loss. This is something the Colts don’t have.</p>. OLB. UCLA. Takkarist McKinley