The Colts Are 2-2, NOT Could-Be 0-4.

by TouchdownMonkey on Oct 6, 2008 12:10 PM EDT Comment 6 comments

Over the course of the morning, I've made my way around the muck that is considered journalism these days. I don't expect every word out of every journalist's mouth to be positive about the Colts, but I would think there would be some objectivity. I have read more about Houston's crushing defeat than about Indy's amazing comeback. There are more "could be 0-4" rants than "could be 3-1" blurbs. I'm trying to maintain objectivity rather than blatant homerism and I'm still coming up with more positive vibes from this start than the naysayers.

In the Minnesota game our run defense got gouged, but kept the bend-don't-break characteristic that allowed us to come back and win it. They held strong and forced the Vikings into FGs rather than TDs. So there shouldn't be "luck" associated with that comback win. As long as Peyton is under center, you cannot be content with FGs.

The Jacksonville game was rough, but we were still able to hang with them and Peyton was able to lead them to the TD in the final minute. We again got gouged on the ground, but we were still in a position to win.

We capitalize on Houston's mistakes and yet we're still the lucky ones? Correct me if I'm wrong, but isnt that what good teams are supposed to do. Good defenses come up with big plays and turnovers when they need to, good offenses convert an opponent's TOs into points. Rosenfell's boneheaded mistake was not sliding when he had the chance. Perhaps that was a "gift", but the sack, strip, and recovery on the ensuing possession was more a matter of good defense rather than "luck." That was the Colts defense we are accustomed to. The offense then had great field position, plenty of timeouts and needing a FG to tie. Was there any doubt this team wouldn't get the TD?

I guess what I'm trying to say is that it irks me that we have been written off as the "should/could be 0-4 Colts" and I'm going to hate it when these same idiots start praising us at the end of the season when we have once again established ourselves as one of the elite teams in the NFL.

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2 and 2

is about right for the mediocre way the Colts have come out of the gate. If Marvin doesn’t fumble in the Chicago game, the outcome may have been completely different. But, regardless, the first quarter of the season is history. A 2 and 2 record is about how they’ve played. I hope that the Colts will start with a fresh mindset for the next quarter and play ‘possessed’ on every play. They need to get that ‘eye of the tiger’ attitude back of destroying the competition. Let’s face it, to be 2-2 (for the Colts) is a big failure. Lesser teams would not be able to make those kind of comebacks though. So, 2-2 is not so bad…..all things considered. But, I want the real Colts back next week! Let’s go 4-0 the next quarter, and make dumbsh*ts like Chris Collinsworth eat his words. And, please Coach Dungy, get a grip on the defense…..once and for all. That’s what you were brought here for. Overall, you’re a class act, but the ‘defense’ is still broken. Please, fix it! Remember, the Peyton Manning offense was already a juggernaut when you arrived.

by Ayrshire on Oct 6, 2008 12:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't get it either

I don’t understand the lack of respect the Colts are getting. I mean every team we’ve played so far has respect, and remember these are all teams that don’t have stellar records. For instance the Bears 3-2, the Jags 2-3, the Vikings 1-3, and of course the Texans 0-4. Yet all these teams are given there due. Especially the Vikings who are majorly underachieving their expectations. The Bears seem to be given the surprise factor, because no one expected much. The Jags have injuries, apparently an excuse for only them. The Texans are dealing with tragedy so it’s gonna be hard for them to concentrate on football. But because we go on undefeated streaks at the beginning of almost every season, we’re playing so bad. Maybe we should relish in the compliment, we play so well consistently in the regular season, it’s expected. Leaving morons like Collinsworth dumbfounded, and lost on what to say. Simply put once we start running the ball better, and protecting Manning, and get healthy we should be fine. All seems to take time. Forget idiots like Collinsworth, be happy we had another comeback win yesterday, and lets move on to next week, we have a rough and tough schedule coming up, and we gotta take it one week at a time.

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