Sad day for Colts

The happiest moment in Indianapolis Colts history was without a doubt Marlin Jackson's interception of Tom Brady in the final minute of the 2006 AFC Championship Game. The play had cemented the Colts as conference champions for the first time and ended the Colts' recent playoff struggles against the New England Patriots.
Colts fans will always remember and love Marlin Jackson for that play that gave the city so much joy. But Jackson will no longer be suiting up for the Colts, in fact, in 2010, he will suit up against them when the Colts visit the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson signed a contract with the Eagles today and will most likely play safety for the team.
Although injury prone, Jackson was always effective when he was in the game for the Colts. He always seemed to make the key play at the right time, none more important that the prolific pick in the AFC title game. Still as the only Indianapolis Colts team to win a Super Bowl, the 2006 season was special. And Jackson's INT was the defining moment of that season.
The man who will always be known as Peyton Manning's backup has left Indy as well today. Instead of backing up Peyton, Jim Sorgi will backup Eli, as he signed with the New York Giants today. It will be strange not to see Sorgi on the sidelines and throughout preseason.
One thing is for sure, the Colts will need to sign another quarterback. As reliable as Peyton has been, Curtis Painter is not going to cut it if he is asked to play any meaningful time.
Two recognizable faces in Indy Colts history are gone in one day. Not to mention Raheem Brock, Freddy Keiaho and Ryan Lilja who were all released this week.
Things are changing for the Colts. But they always do. I hope things work out for them just like they have in the past. They have been the one team that has been able to plug in the pieces and replace players on a yearly basis.
The offensive line are the secondary are going to be the key areas the team should look at in the draft this April. Because of all the departures, this year's draft is going to be as important as ever.