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Reggie Wayne is Still an Elite Receiver: Fan’s…

Squaggede — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:11:00 +0000

The Indianapolis Colts have struggled in 2011. The opened the season 0-13 and looked as if they had a possibility of going winless on the season. Then the team dug in and won two games in a row to move to 2-13 on the season. Through the ups and downs, Reggie Wayne has always been there and has had a very good season.

Indianapolis’ statistics are down across the board on offense from what fans are used to seeing. Peyton Manning has not played this season and the quarterback play has been just awful. Kerry Collins and Curtis Painter were downright awful for the first 11 games of the season. Dan Orlovsky has been a big improvement and has the team playing better football lately.

Even with the poor quarterback play, Reggie Wayne has hung in there and is quietly having a very good season at 33 years old. A lot of talk has been made recently about Wayne’s upcoming free agency and that the December 22 matchup against the Houston Texans could have been his last game at Lucas Oil Stadium. If it was, Wayne didn’t disappoint. He didn’t disappoint this entire season when you factor in what he’s had to play through.

With one game left to play, Wayne has 67 receptions for 887 yards and four touchdowns on the season. Wayne has an average of 13.2 yards per catch which is higher than his averages of the last two seasons. You can’t fault Wayne for the fact that his quarterbacks have been awful and have not been able to get him the ball.

Indianapolis has two wins on the season and both wins were clinched with touchdown catches by Reggie Wayne. This is no coincidence.

Reggie needs 113 yards in the finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 1 to finish off his eighth straight season with over 1,000 yards receiving. This would be an amazing feat when fans look back on this seasons Indianapolis Colt team.

Wide receiver Pierre Garcon currently has one more catch and 37 more yards on the season than Wayne. Garcon has been the beneficiary of several deep balls early in the season and yardage that has been added on late in blowout losses. Wayne has consistently made the big plays and catches in key situations. Anyone who argues that Garcon has become the better player is simply not watching the games.

It’s impossible to say what would have been in Indianapolis if Peyton Manning had not missed the season. What I do know is that Reggie Wayne has not lost a step and deserves to be re-signed in Indianapolis to complete his career there. If anything, he needs to be rewarded for the work he has put in over the last 11 seasons. Fans have to appreciate the work Reggie Wayne has put in all season in 2011.

Kyle Rapoza is a Featured Contributor for the Yahoo! Contributor Network and has been a lifelong fan of the Indianapolis Colts. He attended Super Bowl XLIV in Miami and follows the team closely. Follow him on Twitter @kyler11.

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Garcon, Brown, Wayne active for Colts; RB Hart to start

augzoobax — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:21:00 +0000

Peyton Manning will have many of his favorite weapons available when the Indianapolis Colts meet the division-rival Houston Texans on Monday night. Wide receivers Pierre Garcon, Reggie Wayne, and Anthony Gonzalez are all active against Houston.

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Dallas Clark Injury: 5 Ways The Indianapolis Colts Can Cope

Enaskrairee — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:47:08 +0000

Over the past few seasons, Indianapolis Colts TE Dallas Clark has developed into one of QB Peyton Manning’s favorite targets. Ã‚Â With news of Clark’s recently injured wrist sidelining him indefinitely, Manning and head coach Jim Caldwell will have to significantly alter their offensive gameplan

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Colts Matchup Week 4: Indianapolis Colts (2-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2)

Rhingeanadiet — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:01:40 +0000

Just go ahead and say it: The Jaguars are always a pain. The Colts typically handle their AFC South rivals from the Sunshine State, but it’s rarely easy.

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Colts Matchup Week 3: Indianapolis Colts (1-1) at Denver Broncos (1-1)

DiewLilileact — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:15:17 +0000

No road trip is a gimme. But Denver is hurting

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Indianapolis Colts 2010 Training Camp: Anthony Gonzalez Progress Update

vedWoopegog — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:05:02 +0000

Yesterday marked the first day of training camp for many teams around the league, and the Indianapolis Colts were no exception. There are plenty of key topics entering camp for the Colts: Peyton Manning’s potential new contract, the contracts of Reggie Wayne and Robert Mathis, and Anthony Gonzalez’s health

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Indianapolis Colts 2010 Training Camp: Anthony Gonzalez Progress Update

ManickossDaronn — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:05:02 +0000

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Colts show up for camp

Simafokar — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:25:29 +0000

The Indianapolis Colts returned to Anderson University today for the first time since 1998 for the start of training camp, and every player expected to be there, was, including wide receiver Reggie Wayne

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Colts WR Wayne Will Be at the Teams Training Camp

zhcpkgpxrv — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:48:27 +0000

Personally, I expected it to happen. And those who follow the Indianapolis Colts probably did or at least hope he did expect it to happen.

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Colts’ Wayne Hints At Holdout

Roindjnkfvjkfvijfijkdfd — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:38:15 +0000

While Colts WR Reggie Wayne has his contract renegotiated, it may mean he misses the beginning of training camp. The Indianapolis Star reports Wayne is unhappy with his current six-year, $39 million deal that has him signed through next season

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Wayne taking day-to-day approach to situation with Colts

MadarasDavosko — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:02:00 +0000

The Indianapolis Colts have made their priorities clear: Re-sign quarterback Peyton Manning before his contract expires at the end of 2010, then turn their attention toward extensions for wide receiver Reggie Wayne and defensive end Robert Mathis.

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AFC South Hall of Fame debate

Arielliana — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:09:33 +0000

A weeklong look at current or former players or coaches with Hall of Fame potential in the division. Indianapolis Colts: Reggie Wayne , wide receiver Claim to fame: A consistently reliable target for the Peyton Manning -era Colts, who have won 12 games or more in seven consecutive seasons. Case for enshrinement: Hes been to four Pro Bowls, caught 100 passes or more twice and led the NFL in …

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Colts’ Bethea signs four-year deal

DUEPLAYLOPY — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:12:12 +0000

Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl safety Antoine Bethea finally agreed to a new four-year contract. Indianapolis Colts – Antoine Bethea – NFL – Sports – Reggie Wayne

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Indianapolis Colts’ Bill Polian says no system in place for Reggie Wayne, Robert Mathis deals

Wogousaeasete — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:46:02 +0000

Colts president Bill Polian understands the contract issues that are keeping Reggie Wayne and Robert Mathis from minicamp, but says the lack of a collective bargaining agreement puts everything on hold.

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Colts have three vets missing

quesonitro — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:26:44 +0000

Safety Antoine Bethea, defensive end Robert Mathis and receiver Reggie Wayne have skipped the Indianapolis Colts’ first voluntary mini-camp of the off-season.

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