[simple simon]

Can the Colts survive their losses on defense?
Tony Dungy works so well with general manager Bill Polian. Polian knows Peyton Manning and the offense can already hold their own, but he still gave them a little infusion by drafting wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez and tackle Tony Ugoh. Dungy and Polian also love developing young defenders, and are willing to let them play.

The key to the defense is how it survives the losses of cornerbacks Nick Harper and Jason David. There are plenty of unproven draft choices who will be counted on to emerge, such as Marlin Jackson, Tim Jennings and Daymeion Hughes. Kelvin Hayden also has some playing experience. The other challenge will be at weakside linebacker, where Freddy Keiaho will try to replace Cato June. The Colts can't afford too much of a drop-off on defense.

ESPN.com - NFL - Clayton: AFC big questions

[Lefty Noob]

Not good for a team with a shortage of corners like Indy to be in a division where their top competition, New England, has an embarrassment of riches at the wideout position right now. As it looks right now, I can't see the Colts defense being good enough to allow them to repeat.

[simple simon]

i agree .... playoffs likely ..... repeat not so much