Former Colts check-in: Zaire Franklin’s iffiness, Kwity Paye’s coolness, and more

Lee Vowell of Horseshoe Heroes analyzes the mixed performances of several former Indianapolis Colts players who departed the team in the offseason. The article highlights how departed contributors, including Zaire Franklin with the Green Bay Packers and Kwity Paye with the Las Vegas Raiders, have experienced varied levels of success since leaving Indianapolis following the dismissal of former general manager Chris Ballard.

The author argues that Indianapolis does not particularly miss Franklin, Paye, or injured Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. However, Vowell contends that letting safeties Rodney Thomas II, now with the Seattle Seahawks, and Nick Cross, now with the Washington Commanders, walk in free agency were mistakes for the Colts.