The will kick off their preseason action by hosting the on Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil StadiumWith training camp just about over, there are plenty of storylines, position bttles and overall players to watch during the opener.This also will be the much-anticipated debut of first-round pick and the rest of the .Here are five things to watch in the Colts first preseason exhibition:What to Bernie Kosar Jersey watch for in Colts first preseason game1. The return of Anthony RichardsonThe biggest key to succe s for the Colts 2024 season comes down to Anthony Richardsons development and ability to stay on the field. With Shane Steichen confirming that the on Sunday, this will be ARs first time on a playing field since he left the Week 5 matchup against the Tenne see Titans last year.I dont expect Richardson to play much but he was on the field for three series in last years first preseason game so that is what we may see. The ideal scenario is that AR puts together two to three solid drives where the offense moves the ball, puts points on the board, and most importantly, leaves the exhibition unharmed.2. The debut of the rookie cla sPreseason games can be dull but the one exciting thing the first one brings is the rookies' debut. As I mentioned, all eyes are seeing Laiatu Latu make his debut in the horseshoe. Still, with , I would expect it would be a brief appearance for Latu since he has impre sed in training camp and the coaching staff wants to get him to the regular Christian Kirksey Jersey season.Second-round pick should see some solid playing time with Shane Steichen gearing him up to be more comfortable in his role. Mitchell can use this opportunity to his advantage in his for the X-receiver starting job. and are battling for the backup roles on the offensive line. It will be interesting to see where both are in the lineup when they hit the field for the first time.One rookie who can be a potential in the regular season is . He could provide some excitement as a returner with the new kickoff role and explosive plays he can create for the pa sing attack. With , he may have to contribute more than expected to start the season if Downs isnt ready by the season opener. and should see a significant amount of time on the field on Sunday. Simpson has looked good in training camp and could carve out a role in the rotation for the regular season. Abraham is pushing for the backup nickel spot as a sixth-round pick.One last rookie from the draft cla s to keep an eye on is . He faces an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster with him looking for a spot in a deep defensive front. will likely be out of the first preseason game. The rookie linebacker has yet to return to practice as he deals with a hip injury.3. Jelani Woods first action since rookie seasonA player that Colts fans havent seen on the field since Week 17 of the 2022 season is Jelani Woods. The uber-athletic tight end can provide a spark for the pa sing attack this season but he does have some more work to do to earn Joe Thomas Jersey his role in Shane Steichens offense.Based on the and the latest team practice, Woods is . I wouldnt expect to see him playing an extended time since the team needs him to contribute this season.Woods can use this first preseason game to continue to shake off any remaining rust and remind the coaching staff what he can do as a playmaker with the ball in his hands if given the opportunity.4. Nick Cro s vs Rodney Thomas IIThe biggest on Indys roster remains who will be the starting free safety come opening day? that the decision on who the starting free safety isnt close heading into the first preseason game.I think as soon as someone consistently steps up, Bradley said. I think once we feel good about, All right, this is the direction were gonna go, then well go. But I dont think were any time close right now.Cro s has been primarily the starting free safety during camp but Thomas II has been getting reps with the starters this week. Ronnie Harrison Jr. was getting reps at free safety but has recently.Both third-year safeties have a chance to separate themselves in this competition on Sunday. Not Jim Brown Jersey only does one of them need to emerge but they also have to make the coaching staff comfortable that they are the starter otherwise a veteran like could be signed shortly so they are ready for the season opener.5. Jaylon Jones vs Dallis FlowersWith JuJu Brents all but officially locking up one of the starting boundary cornerback spots, eyes are on who will be starting opposite of him Britton Colquitt Jersey between Jaylon Jones and Dallis Flowers. Jones appears to be in the lead with him being the player that goes out with the starting defense in practice.This will be the first look at Flowers outside of a practice field since he tore his Achilles in Week 4 last season. The third-year corner on the depth chart and Sunday can provide him that opportunity to make some plays. after Wednesdays practice.Those three guys, were moving around and seeing, Bradley said. I think (Jones) has had a pretty good training camp. (Flowers), I think that with that injury, we saw him coming back, he was still about maybe, I dont know, like five or 10 percent away from being him in OTAs, but we feel that gap closing now, to where hes getting closer to the Dallis we know.MORE COLTS