It is hard to make an argument that the offensive line for the Colts is in need of improvement, but I do believe that it is. I know that under their former coach, the offensive line allowed the fewest sacks in the league in 6 of the last 12 years. However, at the same time the Colts have been unable to get much of a running attack going.

Had they had a running game that ranked in the top 15 most of the last 12 seasons, we would be talking about how many Super Bowls they have won in the last decade instead of hoping Peyton can get a secod before he retires.

It has been good to hear that head coach Jim Caldwell thinks this is one area that needs to be better and that the team did work towards that effect during OTAs and minicamp. It was also good to hear that the unit has a chip on their shoulder and is looking to prove something.

I got nothing but love for you guys, but your run blocking leaves something to be desired.

The absence of longtime coach Howard Mudd will make the task a bit harder. He is arguably one of the better offensive line coaches in football, but following the Super Bowl he decided it was time to golf and go fishing rather than hang out with a bunch of man-mountains.

Here are some of the players that might replace him on the roster if that is necessary:

Booger McFarland.  He was great with us, and he fits Johnson’s role perfectly.  Hell, I say we sign him even if we don’t need to replace Johnson.  I miss Booger.

Colin Ferrell.  Let the bandwagon get rolling again.  I’m the driver, who wants to come on board?

Rod Coleman.  He’s a free agent, and he is perfect to play nosetackle (or overtackle, which ever one you prefer) in the Tampa 2.  The only problem would be how much money he would ask for.

Montae Reagor.  There is a difference in size, but maybe they could work it out.  I would love to see Reagor come back.

The Colts don’t have a lot of options.  They need Ed Johnson back.  They can’t suspend him for a long period of time, or else there is no way we will win the South.

In slightly better news, Jeff Saturday may practice soon, and Dallas Clark’s MRI showed no structural damage on his knee, and he could possibly play this week against the Vikings.  Saturday must be way ahead of schedule.  It’s only been two and a half weeks since his knee injury.  We need Dallas Clark to play against the Vikings.  He’s the ultimate mismatch, and the game changes completely when he is out there.  If Saturday could be back after the bye week, I would be estatic.

In weirder news, offensive line coach Howard Mudd is going to miss a few games because of knee surgery.  If this is a bursa sac injury, I’m going to flip out.