Ready for an episode of "Dallas"

The Colts might not be overly familiar with the Dallas Cowboys. They've only played twice since 1996. But, like the rest of America, they can't avoid the daily doses of Terrell Owens. As Nick Harper and Antoine Bethea told me yesterday, they're ready to treat him just like any other big-time receiver. After all, every practice puts them up against Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne.

As for the Colts' old friend, kicker Mike Vanderjagt, the Colts had nothing but good things to say about him. Peyton Manning told reporters that he feels honored to have played with two of the greatest kickers in NFL history in Vanderjagt and Adam Vinatieri:

"Mike was one of those guys that was really part of the turn-around for this franchise. He got here when I got here, coming off a 3-13 season, going 3-13 again, we got it turned around and he was as big a part of it as anybody."

On the injury front, Bob Sanders remains questionable, as does Gary Brackett and Brandon Stokley. Brackett said he will take it day-by-day, and he hopes to be able to play. But, because he has a hamstring injury, he doesn't want to push it too soon and end up out for an extended period. I'm beginning to wonder if the Colts will ever be completely healthy this season.

In the fun department, Michigan graduate Cato June was wearing a t-shirt with the words "I Hate Ohio State" on the front yesterday. Unfortunately, injured Ohio State alum Mike Doss wasn't around to offer a rebuttal.