Indianapolis Colts: 5 potential free agency targets

Jan 18, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano during the third quarter against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano during the third quarter against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) runs with the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi
Dec 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) runs with the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi

1. Frank Gore, Running Back

The Indianapolis Colts need to build a strong running game around Andrew Luck in order to complete the offense next season, and Frank Gore would be the perfect fit for them. He will likely command a contract that the Colts could afford, and would immediately be a huge upgrade over Trent Richardson and Dan “Boom” Herron.

Gore once again put up a very consistent season this year, rushing for 1,106 yards and four touchdowns on 255 carries.

At 31 years of age, Gore simply doesn’t have more than a couple of years of high quality football left in him. He would help the Colts’ offense out in a big way in those two seasons, and Luck would immediately become a better quarterback. If the Colts are serious about competing for a Super Bowl next season, Gore would be the perfect addition in the backfield.

Adding a running back like Gore would not only add an improved player in the backfield, it would bring in a proven winner and a great veteran presence. Players like Gore don’t come around all the time, and acquiring him would be huge for the Colts.

Next: 2. Torrey Smith, Wide Receiver