After a long wait, the Indianapolis Colts are set to kick off the 2019 season with a preseason opener in Buffalo. This will be the much anticipated first opportunity for players to face a new group of opponents and hit someone wearing enemy colors. It will be the first opportunity for young players who are looking to earn their way onto the roster to translate their work on the practice field into a live game situation and show coaches that they will produce if they are called upon when the lights are on.
It is worth repeating an important observation about preseason games.