Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. Gives Tyler Warren an Off-Field Test

Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. had a unique way to test the character of rookie tight end Tyler Warren.

Pittman asked about his impressions of Warren, and instead of discussing his on-field abilities, he shared an off-the-field story.

“Funny story about that is, on the first day of camp, I called him to take me to Meijer because I needed a coffee machine,” Pittman said. “My car was there, I just wanted to see if he’d take me. And he just said ‘Alright.’ And then he came down and took me within five minutes. I was like, this guy right here is a team guy. I think he’s great.”

Pittman didn't make Warren pay for the coffee machine.

Warren has received rave reviews from other teammates as well, including safety Camryn Bynum.

“You can tell he’s going to be really good,” Bynum said. “He’s one of those guys that if you didn’t tell me that he just got drafted, I wouldn’t know. He operates as a veteran. He can do a lot. Obviously we haven’t been in pads yet, but I can tell he can block just by his footwork and just the intent that he has. But also his route running and yards after the catch is going to be elite, and I can tell that from him now. So it’s cool being able to go against him, and being able to go against him in practice is going to prepare us to go against any tight end in the game.”

Warren has made a positive impression on fans as well, including with a one-handed catch at training camp.

“It’s been awesome,” Warren said. “I really have enjoyed Indy since I got here and really like the area. The fans have been great. Out here we’ve had great support the first two days and it’s been awesome just being in the city.”

The Colts will return to the practice field on Monday, with practice from 10-11:15 a.m.