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Colts hope Laiatu Latu bolsters already solid pass rush

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts have never hidden their intention to build a defensive line with a lengthy rotation that can insulate the unit from exhaustion and provide a consistent pass rush.

But if anyone still failed to grasp that concept, it was made exceedingly clear when the Colts selected former UCLA standout edge rusher Laiatu Latu with the 15th overall selection in the NFL draft -- despite Indianapolis having a productive pass rush last season with multiple players already rotating.

And if it still hadn't sunk in after that, assistant general manager Ed Dodds expressed it in terms that were unmistakable.