89 with Steve Smith Sr.

Indianapolis Colts Wide Receiver Analysis | Steve Smith's WR Room Series

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Steve Smith Sr. calls out Indianapolis' WR room as the "shakiest" in the AFC South 🚨.

Michael Pittman Jr. is in Pittsburgh, and the Indianapolis Colts enter 2026 with a massive question mark at wide receiver. Steve Smith Sr. and James Palmer evaluate whether paid receiver Alec Pierce can transform into a high-volume #1 or if Shane Steichen's offense will struggle through receiver depth issues.

Steve breaks down Alec Pierce's route tree limitations, why second-year tight end Tyler Warren isn't ready to be the focal point due to his blocking deficiencies, and why Josh Downs must be liberated from "just a slot guy" status. Plus, a look at 7th-round pick Deion Burks, Ashton Dulin's increased opportunity, and why vertical speed is Steichen's strategy to unlock Jonathan Taylor.

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0:00 Tyler Warren's Target Volume vs. Blocking Role

3:45 Life After Michael Pittman Jr.

5:20 Alec Pierce: Paid Like a WR1, But Can He Play Like One?

7:40 Pierce’s Ankle Rehabilitation & Route Tree Expansion

14:35 Josh Downs' Versatility Outside the Slot

18:25 Deion Burks Deep Dive & Seventh-Round Speed

23:00 Ashton Dulin & The Crowded Colts Receiver Room

25:30 Steve Smith Sr.'s Final Verdict on the Colts' WRs

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