What to Expect: Ray Fisher

On Wednesday the Colts were able to ink former Indiana cornerback, Ray Fisher, to a a four-year contract. Although Fisher is not expected to make his presence felt on the defensive side of the ball, he is expected to compete for the role of return specialist for the Colts. Along with fellow rookie, Brandon James, Fisher will be given every opportunity to earn the spot as returner for this team, and if he is able to translate his success of return kicks in college to the NFL, he will have no trouble making the team.

If Fisher is able to play his way onto the field through his returning ability, he will give the Colts something they have not received in a long time, great field position. The Colts have struggled to find a high-quality kick returner capable of breaking a return for a huge gain or a touchdown. With Fisher and James now in the fold, the Colts should have no problem returning a kick or two per game to at least their own 40 yard line. Just imagine how effective Peyton Manning and company can be if they are given 20 extra yards of room to work with.

Special teams have been anything but stellar for the Colts in season’s past, but it appears they are beginning to focus more on the little things. By adding players, such as, Pat Angerer, Fisher, and James, the Colts were able to add three rookies who could potentially be explosive weapons in specials teams in their rookie season’s. Although Angerer is a linebacker, he will see a lot of time on the special teams units, and players with his heart and aggression often do very well in the role of special teams ace. Should Fisher win the job, look for the former Hoosier to give the Colts a much needed spark from the special teams.