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The Indianapolis Colts Aren't Going to Be the AFC's Best Defense

Despite Johnathan Hankins' claim, the Colts aren't the best defense in the conference. They should improve in 2017, though.

It’s the middle of May. We’re a few weeks removed from the NFL Draft, rookies have suited up for minicamps and have looked great in drills, and no one has gotten seriously injured yet. In football terms, it’s the perfect time to be optimistic about the upcoming season. It’s true for both fans and players.

Enter Johnathan Hankins, one of the newest members of the Indianapolis Colts. After waiting longer than expected as a free agent and seeing other capable defensive tackles get little more than one-year deals, Hankins ended up with a pretty nice haul from Indianapolis -- a three-year deal worth $27 million, including $14.