Indianapolis

REPORT DATES: Rookies July 30th, Veterans July 30th

SITE: Rose-Human Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN

CAMP OBJECTIVES: Much attention in Colts camp will be paid to the running back situation, where Edgerrin James' defection to Arizona means a new starter will be lining up behind Peyton Manning. Trusty former backup Dominic Rhodes will be given a shot to carry the load, but in the long run, the team hopes that 2006 first-round choice Joseph Addai (LSU) will emerge as the regular rusher. Other than at the running back slot, the offense maintains the status quo. The biggest issue on defense is at defensive tackle, where Larry Tripplett (Bills) and Josh Williams (released) are both gone and Montae Reagor and Corey Simon will have to handle more of the run-stopping duties. At linebacker, strong side starter David Thornton (Titans) has departed, meaning head coach Tony Dungy and coordinator Ron Meeks will look for someone along the lines of holdover Gilbert Gardner or rookie Freddie Keiaho (San Diego State) to prove capable of handling a starting assignment. Indianapolis will also have to become accustomed to the presence of a new kicker, as two-time Super Bowl hero Adam Vinatieri (Patriots) takes over for 2005 playoff goat Mike Vanderjagt (Cowboys).