Colts sign Chris Rainey

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

Not sure exactly what to think about this one. He was definitely talented in college, but never materialized much in the pro game. What do you think? What role is he going to play?



From Colts.com

The Indianapolis Colts today signed free agent running back Chris Rainey to the active roster.

Rainey, 5-9, 180 pounds, was originally selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round (159th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft out of the University of Florida. In 2012, he played in all 16 games, totaling 26 rushes for 102 yards and two touchdowns and 14 receptions for 60 yards. He also returned 39 kickoffs for 1,035 yards (26.5 avg.) and three punts for 16 yards. His kickoff return average ranked fifth in the AFC and tied for seventh in the NFL.



Rainey started 19-of-52 games at Florida and finished his career ranking ninth in school history with 2,464 rushing yards to go along with 13 touchdowns. He also caught 69 passes for 795 yards and six touchdowns. Rainey returned 26 punts for 235 yards (9.0 avg.) and two touchdowns as well as 18 kickoffs for 454 yards. He also set a school and Southeastern Conference record with six career blocked punts. Rainey ran track and was an All-America selection on the Gators 4×100 relay team in 2008. In 2010, he was part of a team that won the NCAA championship in the 4×100 relay, while earning All-America honors following their first place finish.


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[All_Hoosiers 873]

He's an incredibly poor man's Percy Harvin. He can do a little of everything, he's really fast, but he's better at RB than WR.

I'm sure he will return kicks and maybe get some plays designed for him. He's fast, really fast, and I bet they want to get him out in space and make plays.


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[djsalway 4,161]

He might be the fastest running back in the league. Never has been focused enough on the game though. Hope he gets a chance, because he can definitely play.


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[Dalton26 17,031]

Anything is better than David Reed returning kicks.


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[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

He's a good kick returner, runs a 4.3, anyone is better than Reed. 

[Dalton26 17,031]

We aren't down yet so I'm happy thus far. Hopefully our D will keep it up and our offense can put some points on the board. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

[KingPG21 6,587]

We aren't down yet so I'm happy thus far. Hopefully our D will keep it up and our offense can put some points on the board. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Good to see the defense finally playing so well. Win today would mean we would only have to win one more game to get the division. And still have a home game against the Jags after this.