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Scouts Inc.: Adios, Joseph Addai?
Endurance, injuries have forced the Colts' once-elite back into a platoon
Originally Published: May 27, 2009
By
Matt Williamson | Scouts Inc.
At first glance, the Indianapolis Colts' first-round selection of UConn running back Donald Brown seems perplexing, as Joseph Addai seemed firmly ensconced as the starter. But a series of injuries led to a poor 2008 season, leaving the Colts looking for a challenger and partner to Addai in the backfield.
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