Changes in next season’s Colts draft have affected the spirit of Indianapolis this spring.  With the loss of Peyton Manning, the famous and much loved quarterback, and other players like Jeff Saturday, Dallas Clark, and Ryan Diem, Indianapolis is a bit down in the dumps about how next year will turn out with many new players.

Peyton Manning might be the most painful lose for Indianapolis this year. With fourteen years playing for the Colts, fans have become, to say the least, very attached.  The four time award winning MVP player led the Colts eleven times to the playoffs and two trips to the Super Bowl with one scoring a win.

 Manning will be heading to the Denver Broncos next season, where many are expecting he will give Denver a good season.

“Manning is going to give Denver a run for their money,” said Jordyn Kinsler, Herron High School freshman.

Moving Manning to the Broncos means the Colts need to find a new quarterback, and good thing they had first choice for next seasons draft because of their 2-14 record last season.  The top choices for a quarterback was Andrew Luck, the top sought after college prospect and first overall pick. 

“Next season for the Colts I think will depend on who the quarterback is,” said Aaron Huey, Herron High School freshman.

Players like Jeff Saturday, Dallas Clack, and Ryan Diem have been taken off the Colts team for next season, along with Manning.  Whether Indianapolis likes it or not, the Colts might look like a whole new team next season.

“The team is now in a rebuilding stage, and I think it is time to clear the house without Manning,” said Elijah Helton, Herron High School junior “I think it was a smart idea to get rid of so many players due to the fact that the players only worked in the Manning system.”

Next season for the Colts is still a bunch of what ifs.  One thing is clear about what’s happening currently in the Colts world: Indianapolis is mourning.

“I think Indianapolis is getting mad with what’s happening in the Colts world because Manning is the star player and we lost him,” said Kinsler.

The Colts are worrying about getting new players for next season, but should they also be worry about losing fans, too?

“I am a Colts fan no matter who’s on the field,” said Helton. “I am a Manning fan, but a Colts fan first.”

Indianapolis might be disappointed and sad for their many loses in the Colts world, but always remember there is next season to have hope for their, much beloved, Colts.