With the NFL's free agency period on the very near horizon, let's take a look at everything you need to know about the Indianapolis Colts as they embark on a critical offseason under GM Chris Ballard.

NFL draft is just seven weeks away, and the Indianapolis Colts continue to analyze prospects to join their roster. Indy has holes throughout the team, making the draft ultra-important for a squad aiming to return to the postseason.

The Indianapolis Colts seem to be approaching an offseason, with improving their defense believed to be a primary focus.They are moving towards a new defensive philosophy, which creates some pretty glaring needs.

The Colts were picking at 18th overall and did not have the opportunity to sign their own in-house free agent, Will Fries, who was the seventh pick by the Minnesota Vikings. However, Benjamin still had the Colts addressing the offensive line by picking the top available free-agent center, Atlanta's Drew Dalman.