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NFL power rankings: Final 32-team breakdown ahead of the 2018 draft

By Peter Panacy

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: (L-R) A detailed view of the pick is in for the #1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: (L-R) A detailed view of the pick is in for the #1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 13: Owner Jim Irsay, head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts pose for a photo during the press conference introducing head coach Frank Reich at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 13, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 13: Owner Jim Irsay, head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts pose for a photo during the press conference introducing head coach Frank Reich at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 13, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

46. . . Previous: . Indianapolis Colts. 31. team

The Indianapolis Colts weren’t exactly big players on the free-agent market this offseason, which is a bit of a shock when looking at the numerous needs they have on both sides of the ball.

OK, so signing tight end Eric Ebron may help the offense a bit. But he isn’t exactly a difference maker, and that’s what Indy needs right now.

Of course, so much of how the Colts fare this upcoming season will hinge on quarterback Andrew Luck and his elongated shoulder injury/recovery. There are mixed signs, still, whether or not he’ll be ready to go by Week 1 — essentially the same worries that existed a year ago at this time.

If Luck is ready to go, he’ll assuredly need some time to shake off the proverbial rust.

Even with first-year head coach Frank Reich at the helm, the Colts have a long way to go before turning things around. At least trading down from the No. 3 spot in the NFL Draft gave general manager Chris Ballard some much-needed draft capital.