Addressing the pass rush will be the second-biggest objective for the Indianapolis Colts this offseason—behind only the quarterback position, of course.
While the Colts have a desperate need to get their pass rush back on track, there is some hope that they have a cornerstone piece in the front seven with defensive end Kwity Paye.
Following a solid but inconsistent rookie season in 2021, the Colts are counting on Paye to take a leap during his second campaign in the league. There are many who believe Paye can do so and it’s why Pro Football Focus listed him among the top second-year breakout candidates for 2022.
“After a slow start — only eight pressures the first eight weeks of the season — Paye finished with 31 pressures over the final 10 weeks. He still ran a bit hot and cold, often beating up on poor tackles, but those are the signs of growth you want to see from a rookie. Paye was always seen as a project, so for him to be making strides so quickly with his elite…