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INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts have the top-ranked offence in the NFL, but theyre far from having it all figured out. DeAndre Bembry Jersey .The Colts offensive line is still without an identity, and that doesnt bode well for quarterback Andrew Luck, who leads the NFL in yards passing (1,305) and touchdown passes (13).During a fun back-and-forth with Baltimore coach and former colleague John Harbaugh this week, Colts coach Chuck Pagano didnt directly address who will start at centre against the Ravens (3-1). Former Raven A.Q. Shipley has started at centre for Indianapolis (2-2) this season.We have a lot of centres on our team, Pagano said. Weve got a bunch of guys in that room that are more than capable of playing a bunch of spots on that offensive line. We talk about position flexibility all the time and everybody has got ample reps at all the spots. Every man is ready to go.Shipley started nine games for the Ravens last season, giving him an edge in this weeks game plan and possibly an advantage for the starting job. Pagano will make that decision on Sunday.Its always great to have a guy on your team that has been with the team youre playing, Pagano said. There are a lot of things you get from tape and a lot of things you cant get from tape. Having a guy on your squad that knows those guys and can give you some of the intangibles that you cant get off film is a plus for us.Shipley echoed his coachs opinion.I definitely know (Baltimore). I went against them every day for a year and a half. Ive seen their defence, I know their tendencies and I know the moves of the (defensive) lineman, Shipley said.But if it isnt Shipley, what are the options for Indianapolis?Undrafted rookie Jonotthan Harrison has been getting snaps with the first team offence in practice with Shipley. During camp, Khaled Holmes was the projected starter but has not split reps. Shipley has prepared for this week the same as any other.Our job every week is to prepare like youre the starter. Thats his job, thats my job and were going about it the same way, Shipley said. Whether they call him or whether they call me, well both be ready and the other will be ready to back up. (Harrison) is a good player and hes doing a heck of a job.Centre isnt Indianapolis only concern. Because of Joe Reitzs ankle injury, rookie left guard Jack Mewhort started the first four games this season. But hell be out with his own ankle injury on Sunday. Veteran Lance Louis will start in his place.We just try to help each other as much as we can. Our O-line has a real good relationship, we gel together and share our experiences, Louis said. I pride myself on preparation. We know theyre a championship calibre team, its going to be a fight for four quarters and weve prepared for that way all week.Indianapolis search for identity on the offensive line will be tested Sunday by a playoff-calibre team and possible playoff opponent.You dont see (Ray Lewis) and (Ed Reed) but what you do see is a bunch of game-wreckers. Theyre an excellent defence, Pagano said. Just turn the tape on. Theyre relentless. Its in their DNA. Dominique Wilkins Jersey . -- Thirty years ago, the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in triple overtime, a game that remains the highest scoring in NBA history. Pete Maravich Hawks Jersey . Amaro broke the NCAA all-time record for receiving yards in a season for a tight end with 1,352 during his junior campaign, eclipsing the mark of 1,329 set by Rices James Casey in 2008.MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins and third baseman Trevor Plouffe have agreed to a $2.35 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Plouffe batted .254 with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs in 477 at-bats last season, his second as a regular in the lineup. He had 13 errors. In 2012, Plouffe homered 24 times, but he batted . Dwight Howard Jersey. 235 in 422 at-bats and was charged with 17 errors. Drafted as a shortstop in the first round in 2004, Plouffe has also been used in right field and at second base. Minnesota announced the deal on Friday. Two Twins remained in arbitration: left-hander Brian Duensing and right-hander Anthony Swarzak. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ' ' '