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5 New Indianapolis Colts Who Will Have Huge Impact in 2016

By Kyle Nishida

Sep 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano coaches on the sidelines against the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano coaches on the sidelines against the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 13, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers defensive back Patrick Robinson (26) runs onto the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Qualcomm Stadium. The Chargers won 17-7. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerback Patrick Robinson

Patrick Robinson was the Indianapolis Colts’ biggest free agent signing this offseason. He will be expected to be an effective starting cornerback Week 1 of the regular season.

Over the past few seasons, the Colts have had to deal with the inconsistent play and injury concerns of Greg Toler. This offseason they let Toler walk and brought in Robinson as a replacement. While Robinson is not a huge upgrade from Toler, he is an upgrade nonetheless.

In his six-year career, Robinson has started in 43 of 74 games. Last season, he played very well for the San Diego Chargers. He accumulated 49 combined tackles, one interception and eight pass deflections. The Colts hope he will bring that same production to them in 2016.

There is a good chance Robinson will succeed this season with the Colts because the team recently signed his most recent position coach Greg Williams. Williams and Robinson had a goo relationship in San Diego.

Opposing teams are going to target Robinson a lot because opponents will be reluctant to challenge Vontae Davis, who is the Colts’ best cornerback. By being targeted a lot, Robinson will have plenty of opportunities to make big plays.

Robinson is a proven veteran who is in his athletic prime. He has been productive whenever he has been given a chance to play. Well, the Colts are giving Robinson a starting role. Based on recent history, Robinson should be an impact player for the Colts in 2016.

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