11 things to watch during minicamp

The Indianapolis Colts are set to begin mandatory minicamp this week as the offseason workouts continue on before the team breaks for summer in the middle of June.

While the first two weeks of Phase III have been voluntary, the mandatory minicamp is not. Players must attend these sessions or the team has a right to fine them for any unexcused absence. When it comes to contract holdouts, this is typically when it gets a bit more serious.

With minicamp now here this week starting Tuesday, here are 11 things to watch:

1
Kenny Moore’s participation

The biggest storyline surrounds one of the most important players on the defensive side of the ball. Moore has been conducting a soft holdout where he has attended the voluntary OTA sessions but has elected not to participate as he hopes to receive a new contract. Moore was reportedly in the building Monday for his physical so there is a chance that he participates in the mandatory portion of the offseason workouts.

2
Other previously absent players

Moore hasn’t been the only player not participating in the offseason workouts thus far. Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue has been working with his own trainer throughout the offseason while safety Khari Willis also hasn’t been spotted during the first two weeks of OTAs. It should be expected they show up for minicamp unless something else is going on behind the scenes.

3
Matt Ryan’s immersion in the offense

Ryan has been reportedly doing well throughout the offseason workouts. It’s hard to really knock a veteran quarterback while going through 11-on-11 in shorts and jerseys. However, it will be interesting to see if he continues to spread the ball around as he has during the first two weeks of OTAs. There is still no contact permitted during minicamp, but the media should get a good look at the offense over…