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ESPN's Mike Clay is not a fan of the Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver room.
Clay recently went through and ranked each position group entering the NFL season from 1 to 32. The Colts ' wide receiver unit ranked No. 29.
No explanation was offered, but presumably this has to largely do with the depth of this unit, which is in question. The addition of Keenan Allen solidifies the WR3 role for the Colts, but behind Allen, Alec Pierce, and Josh Downs, there is little track record of steady production from those also on the roster.
Some have also questioned whether or not Pierce can step in and be a true No. 1 target for the offense. While ultimately he still has to prove he can shoulder that role, Pierce isn't just the deep threat that many assume he is. His route-running abilities have expanded during his NFL career.
Along with Pierce and Allen, Josh Downs has proven to be a very reliable target, especially on third downs. And while Tyler Warren is a tight end, he will be a big factor in the passing game as well.
Certainly, there are questions that the Colts' receiver room must answer, but being rated one of the worst units in football seems low.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts wide receiver room receives unfavorable ranking entering season
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