Insider on Colts cuts: a surprise, a survivor

(Photo: Matt_Kryger/Indy_Star)After months of scouting, analyzing, strategizing and debating, the Colts turned in their final roster to the NFL on Saturday afternoon.

It’s an arduous task, and the rationales for a team’s decisions are not always obvious. That’s why we decided to take a closer look at some of the most notable moves the Colts made, from the top of the roster all the way to its fringes.

Surprise move

The most shocking move by the Colts on Saturday was, by far, the release of inside linebacker Nate Irving. He was projected to be the opening day starter next to D’Qwell Jackson, especially with Sio Moore out with a hamstring injury. With so much unproven youth behind Irving and…