Colts owner Jim Irsay said Mack could be a star in the Indianapolis offense this season. "Depends on how many times you want to feed him the ball,16-20 touches on the ground (a game) and I could see him approaching 1,500 yards (for the season). I really could," Irsay told the Indianapolis Star. "He is just better than you think he is every time you watch him."
Take this with a grain of salt, as Irsay has been prone to having a rosy outlook for his team and players. However, his praise of Mack may be reflected in the coaching staff's opinion of his talent. While there's been talk of a committee approach at running back with both Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines likely figuring into the mix, Mack could command a greater share of touches with some early success this season.