Today's Mock Draft Monday rule is defense ONLY. What does the Indianapolis Colts' 2026 NFL Draft haul look like with only defensive players? Jake puts together a dream scenario with the first two picks.

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The Indianapolis Colts completely smothered the Houston Texans, 31-20, but they lost rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson to a concussion in the process. How did Gardner Minshew and the offense do without Richardson, and what led to the Colts' defense flustering the Texans' offense led by C.J. Stroud?

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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor took a strong stance on the treatment of NFL running backs this week after Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard failed to lock in new contracts. What are both sides of the debate arguing, and why is Taylor a special case for the Colts?

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