and he had nothing but high praise for Marlin. I really didnt expect the Colts to resign him next year, but after listening to Polian talk about him, it wouldn’t surprise me if they do. He talked about how ACL injuries usually heal and with rehab they are stronger than before. And he talked about how out of all the injured players he’s dealt with Jackson is the one who works the hardest and has the best motivation to get healthy. Nice write up Jake!
Heres to Marlin getting better!

He was one of my favorite.

But heck, I wouldn’t be surprised if Colts do bring him back. He is (well, before the injuries) the best run support and blitzing corner, and is best CB in zone coverage and pure Tampa 2 coverage. And the guy did everything Colts asked him to — I always thought of him kind of like CJ of the secondary.

ACL tear is supposed to kill a player’s speed and agility most, right? Well, those areas were never his strengths, so if he returns, he wouldn’t be hurt that much from the injuries (maybe).

But again, I wouldn’t be surprised if this is his career ending injury either. If he is done as a Colt, he’ll be missed, big time.

On the plus side, as a Spurs fan, I’m loving DeJuan Blair.

That was probably the most classy postgame handshake of BB’s career. You can tell that the guy had tons of respect or Dungy. Belichick loves the coaches he respects, and gives them strait icequeen material when he doesn’t. Sadly, there are few coaches that Belichick respects, but good damn Dungy was one of them.

That was, and unless something similarily amazing happens post-Manning era, the greatest day in Colts history.

Thank you, forever. Marlin. We will never forget.

However, in that vein, let’s never forget Dom Rhodes, as critical a part of that SB run as anyone. He was our best offensive player the week before against Baltimore.

makes him cheaper. That’s why we might keep him to a one-year, 950 thousand dollar contract or something like that. Wouldn’t he be a restricted free agent in a capless season? I kinda assume there will be no salary cap.

NFLN is showing a replay of your 2003 regular season meeting with the Brady Bunch! :-D

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Colts ended up bringing back #28 at a pretty fair deal. There aren’t as many teams running a 4-3 Tampa 2 anymore, so his services may not be as highly regarded, a la Jason David.

When he’s healthy, he’s a good corner. You can never have too many good players.

still tear up every time i see that… awesome

He is the only Colts player of whom I have an autograph. I met him at a Meijer during some ticket giveaway thing, and he signed my AFC Championship hat.

I hope he comes back.

Go to the late night thread.

Maybe this guy can help us find a new Marlin…..

(That’s Dom Anile – VP of player personnel – if you don’t know)

Great read Jake. I was in the middle of writing something about MJ but you did it better than I ever could.

Go Colts!