The Indianapolis Colts do not appear overly concerned that they have no real proven playmakers at linebacker beyond Zaire Franklin. If it wasn’t already obvious before their Week two game against Denver, that matchup confirmed that defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo trusts Franklin and Joe Bachie and...no one else.
Since Indianapolis runs a base defense with just two linebackers on the field, that is sustainable as long as both men stay healthy and Bachie, who has served as a special teamer throughout much of his career, continues his adequate play.
When the situation dictates, another player moves into a traditional third linebacker spot; that player has been strong safety Nick Cross.