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'Adam's our kicker.' Colts haven't lost faith in Vinatieri

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Adam Vinatieri era will include another Sunday.

After two more misses and amid rampant speculation that the 46-year-old was heading toward retirement, Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich announced Monday that Vinatieri will serve as the team's placekicker during it's home-opener this weekend against the Atlanta Falcons.

"There's been a lot discussion about Adam, so I just want to make this clear: Adam’s our kicker," Reich said less than 24 hours after watching Vinatieri hook one extra point wide left and clank another off the right upright in the team's 19-17 victory in Nashville.