Look At The Bright Side Everyone...
by Brad Wells on Sep 5, 2011 3:27 PM EDT
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Print... at least Rex Grossman isn't our team's starting quarterback.
Use this open thread to chat, voice opinions, talk about Peyton, the team in 2011, etc. Been a rough day. Have a cold one on me.
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bright side
we get to watch kerry collins if manning cant go this year instead of painter
Its offical
We are the Atlanta Braves of the NFL
Im just upset
All this rah rah “the colts wont roll over” stuff just goes to show that people drimk the Polian cool-aid. Peyton covers up so many holes and problems in the roster. The Polian family will be expossed this season.
by BLEED_BLUE on Sep 5, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
sorry if everyone else isn't as negative as you
There was a team before peyton, and there will be one after him
"I've had a terrible day. I just want to go home, drink a box of wine, take a bath, and gently masturbate myself to sleep"
Polian and his offensive line is the reason this post is up.
How does he do it?
by It's Magc on Sep 5, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
bright side
castanza can work out kinks in his game and not worry about getting manning killed
by omahacolt on Sep 5, 2011 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 8 recs
this^^
REC.. I was worried about manning playing not at 100% a getting killed under a rebuilding OL.. and instead of 5 or 6 weeks out or 1 season out, his career had to end
"We just sucked." - Tom Brady 9/19/2010
I'm surprised the lineman from the last couple years weren't brought up on criminal charges.
Near manslaughter it was.
negligence..., abuse of an elder..., I can think of a few
Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game and dumb enough to think it's important. -- Eugene J. McCarthy
by zherebyonki on Sep 5, 2011 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If Costanzo lets a guy past him to sack Collins...
we could get a George Costanza reference along the lines of “They’re killing independent Kerry!”
by Joseph* on Sep 5, 2011 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
only peyton gets to wear the "golden boy" t-shirt
Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game and dumb enough to think it's important. -- Eugene J. McCarthy
all teams epecially afc south
are celebrating their victories over the colts.. I will tell you this right now. the colts wont roll over their bellies.. this team will rally around collins that in my mind and on stats is a pretty solid QB and will put up the greatest fight your’ve ever seen from a colts team..
Don’t go marking that W on your schedule just yet NFL.. The colts will fight.. there is precedence of a team giving a fight as a team abd rallying around the backup see: Irsays tweets about how brady and werner came to be..
all this manning is out our season is lost will hopefully go into each colts player minds ,last time I check Colts were a team and as one they will respond in what I expect “Lights out manner from every position” .. this is their chance to prove everyone including colts own fans wrong , and let the NFL know that the colts can and will win games even without Manning..
"We just sucked." - Tom Brady 9/19/2010
by thebossuzzi on Sep 5, 2011 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Rallying is the key word.
If Manning can somehow take us to the Super Bowl, after all of this? Historic and heroic. That would be absolutely incredible. If Collins, the run game, and our D can “put da team on my back” until Manning returns, that would speak volumes to Manning. And most of all, to the fans.
This is Collins’ big chance. He came out of retirement for this opportunity. If there was ever a moment that the whole team needed to step up, it’s RIGHT, FRICKIN’, NOW. That means the Donald Brown’s, the Jerry Hughes’, and the Curtis Painter’s. Every player and every snap must count.
Coltsider.com - Staff Writer
1000% agreed
i think that this is the perfect time for the rest of the team to show that they can hold their own without manning. Manny people believe that without Manning the colts are nothing. Well, as leftysmoke said, the whole team needs to step up.
How about this as an opportunity for Caldwell to show his coaching chops
With Manning out, the importance of coaching – or the lack of coaching mistakes – becomes magnified. While Caldwell has had his share of gaffs, he now has a perfect opportunity to muzzel his critics by keeping the team competitive without Manning.
What will it take to earn the wild card? Most assume the team that finished 2nd in the AFC East (Pats or Jets) will get it. So the goal needs to be to finish first in our division, and the job starts on Sunday.
I love Manning, but am interested in seeing how the Colts will do with Earl Morrall – I mean Kerry Collins – will perform.
If the importance of coaching becomes magnified now,....
we’re in some serious shit.
by Ayrshire on Sep 5, 2011 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's the spirit!!
Rah rah, siss boom bah, Caldwell will get us far! (or perhaps “fah”). I hope that if Caldwell magically shows us some great coaching, you’ll post a five paragraph apology to him, with curly capital letters and little hearts over the i’s…
I'll be the first to apologize.
However, it’s my opinion, that we have as much chance of Caldwell showing us some great coaching, as I do swimming the backstroke across the great red spot on Jupiter.
No, I'm Carl Sagan.
Everyone thought I died, but I’m around.
by Ayrshire on Sep 5, 2011 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
best scientist ever
i don't give autographs
by muncie_in_this on Sep 5, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
where'd my picture go??
the last one was way better than this one
but carl’s miraculous visage must grace this thread
i don't give autographs
by muncie_in_this on Sep 6, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard thunderous aplause in my head as I read this
bravo
The Indianapolis Colts are going to be the 1st team to win a super bowl in their own stadium. 'nuff said.
Collins isn't Brady or Warner.
How does he do it?
and Dan Quayle is no Jack Kennedy.
For those who were around in 1988.
"Vanderbilt University and Jacksonville Jaguars both petition to move to Los Angeles"
by PV Mike on Sep 5, 2011 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
unecessary surgeries
I can’t tell u how many people I know who’ve listened to jackass doctors and had themselves carved open only to exacerbate a problem. Was it really necessary in the first place?
by Horse fan on Sep 5, 2011 3:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I don't think any QB in the league is worse than Painter.
by Joseph* on Sep 5, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Quinn's destiny is a Chippendale Dancer.
"Vanderbilt University and Jacksonville Jaguars both petition to move to Los Angeles"
Grossman is worse than Collins, not Painter
Sexy Rexy’s fumbilitis should have booted him out of the NFL years ago, but we love him the same way you still go to the carnival. Just so long as he doesn’t play for us.
Grossman could at least ride a defense to a Superbowl
Painter wouldn’t be able to find a Superbowl if he was in Goodell’s limo with a police escort.
"The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they don't know the game" -Bill Shankly
A little dark
I think thebossuzzi is right. The Colts will fight. We have talent outside of Manning, a lot of talent. And if our schedule were weaker, I think we could probably hit and 8-8 or 9-7 season. But it’s not. The Colts have one of the toughest schedules in the NFL and will bitterly struggle but unfortunately come up short because the football gods have decreed that the Colts play not only the Pats and the resurgent Chiefs but also the Saints, Falcons, Bucs, Steelers, and Ravens. Not to mention the AFC South, twice. If lucky, the Manning-less Colts will cobble togeather wins over the hapless Panthers and Bengals, possibly the rebuilding Browns, and if lucky split with the Jags and Titans. We’re looking at 3-5 win season.
So why is this dismal record a good point? All off-season I’d advocated that it was too soon to try and find a replacement for Manning because he was an iron man. IF he requires a thrid surgery on his neck, then it’s probable Manning doesn’t play out his contract. While I wouldn’t draft Landry Jones or Matt Barkley, if the Colts are in a position to draft Andrew Luck by finishing worse than the Bills (I don’t think the Bengals or Panthers would give up on Dalton or Newton after one season) then they should pull the trigger. If Luck is not available, then try to trade the pick to a team like San Francisco who needs a QB and grab a SECOND first round pick in the 2013 draft while STILL drafting the highest the Colts have since 2002 when they took Dwight Freeney with the 11th pick after going 6-10.
Manning the greatest of all time. He is an iron man and has revolutionized the game. But the Colts will struggle greatly without him because the offense was built around his unique abilities to read the defense and pick apart the scheme and the defense was built to play with a lead. However, in the event he doesn’t play the Colts will be in the unique position to either draft the best prospect since Peyton himself or load up the team with a few high draft picks for the final run.
Carolina and Cincinnati would pick Luck in a heartbeat and trade Dalton and Newton...
Going to need the worst record in league to get a once in a decade talent.
no they wouldnt
they are 2 moronic franchises, they’ll stick with Newton and Dalton for at least 3 years
We will battle the Dolphins in the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes
We Colts Fans Always Knew....
that the Doomsday scenario for the Colts would be an injured Peyton Manning. We all had that fear and all had pondered that idea a time or two. If you had never thought to yourself that the Colts were doomed if Peyton went down….you are kidding yourself.
So here we are….
I think that the Colts signing the Fullback from cut from Dallas means that they are going to change some of the offense around to fit Kerry Collins. Which to me means we will see alot of 2 back sets and alot of short passes. Can the Colts run the ball?
We shall see.
Colts run game
When I think of Colts RBs, I think of a bunch of pass-blocking 3rd down backs that you use on 1st and 2nd as well.
Whatever ability Addai has as a runner will be shadowed by how well Lollins can still play QB. If he sucks, expect teams to stack the box.
I am interested to see how your receivers do without Manning. I am of the belief that Manning can make a star athlete out of anyone. Look at Brandon Stokley.
Now we’ll get to see how Austin Lollie, Garçon, and Wayne do with a normal quarterback, and not the freak of nature that is Peyton Manning
by SexonvilleShaguars on Sep 6, 2011 4:02 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
WWBBD???
What would Barry Bonds do?
by HitSomebody!!! on Sep 5, 2011 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
At least Arian Foster will be doubtful for week 1 either...
Well, now we’re going to see the team Polian really put around Manning. And let me tell ya this, it aint pretty. Manning’s covered up a lot of deficiencies on this team, and if the Colts are a 2-14 team without Manning, Polian and Caldwell should be fired. Well, Caldwell should be fired regardless, but you get the point.
by Coltsfan1345 on Sep 5, 2011 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
It's useless to argue that.
The same people claiming Polian is a genius will just say the team was intentionally built around Manning and it will only run smoothly with him at the helm. That will be the excuse. Regardless, at least we have a fighting chance to win games now, with Collins as back-up.
How can any Colts fan say anything bad about Rex Grossman?
He won us a Super Bowl.
by jackj7 on Sep 5, 2011 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
...and our special teams made
a valiant attempt to lose it. Remember the opening kick-off return by Hester?
Heckuva job outta them.
They somehow manage to maintain a level of horrible performance never before seen.
by Joseph* on Sep 5, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
maybe i am the only one
but i watch the colts. i dont watch the indianapolis mannings.
sure its not as fun without manning but man you guys sound like a bunch of women.
grow a sack gentlemen. anyone want to bet on who gets put on ir first? collie or gonzo?
And if you happen to be a female
No excuses! You need to go Chaz Bono and get a sack too.
"Vanderbilt University and Jacksonville Jaguars both petition to move to Los Angeles"
^this^
LOL
If at first you don't succeed, quit and watch TV.
In the name of the Colts, the Hoosiers, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Amen.
by The Learned Hand on Sep 5, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
im pretty sure we all watch the colts...
we just arent delusional and think the team will succeed with Keg Stand Kerry leading the way! Of course ill be rooting for them as always, but its not like we all have Super Bowl hopes now
We can channel our inner Rodney Harrisons ....
“No one believed in us” can be our war cry.
This may be the potentially tainted Yoohoo speaking, but...
this is shaping up to be a Disney style tale. Our fearless leader goes down, old man Collins keeps the team afloat and then the Man, the Myth, the Legend returns and brings us Super Bowl glory. In his home stadium at that.
Keep hope alive.
by Joseph* on Sep 5, 2011 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
"fuck it, i'm goin' deep"
still makes me smile
"I've had a terrible day. I just want to go home, drink a box of wine, take a bath, and gently masturbate myself to sleep"
by danorocks17 on Sep 5, 2011 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
at least we are not in the Saints division
or Steelers, or Packers or Patriots division,, may take Collins a few games to get comfortable in the Colts offense,, at least we hopefully will not have to watch CP play- now that would be truly depressing ,, Collins 3-3 against Houston in his career( I know Peyton 16-2), but would not want to see an unhealthy Peyton play and get a hit on that neck!!!!!
Peyton will play!
I think this whole story is a bunch of snowballing BS. Doesn’t Lex Luther always seem to be winning right before Superman kicks his ass. Its Peytons decision, not a doctors. He’ll play, he’ll win, and add even more to his legacy.
by Horse fan on Sep 5, 2011 5:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
at least if he misses the season, which won't happen
but if it did, we would have a top 5 pick in the draft…
The Indianapolis Colts are going to be the 1st team to win a super bowl in their own stadium. 'nuff said.
but that would be very painful
for all of us who are not used to losing
by OBGYNOSUPREME on Sep 5, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
First off..
I’m not ruling Manning out till it is confirmed Gameday. Im not being naive just optomistic. Second off do you guys really think Manning will sit the whole year? an additional 16 weeks is a lot of time added on too a three month recovery from the surgery. That’s just not happening. And for all of you guys who want that early draft pick for Andrew Luck..I say we don’t need it. In my opinion a qb we could look at is Kellen Moore from Boise State. The kid is great and I’m not sure he is even a first round draft pick projection (which is really surprising). If you haven’t seen him in action look him up. I think the two knocks on him are that is only 6-1 and he plays in the Mountain West Conference. I can get over both of those.
by BleedingBlueAndWhite on Sep 5, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions
Drew Brees is 6ft even..
and seems pretty good to me.
I'm a big Kellen Moore fan, too.
Reminds me a lot of another Idaho boy called Jake the Snake. Hopefully, Kellen’s talents will translate to the NFL game a little better than Plummer’s did. Both of them know how to win, but I think Moore is a little more cerebrial.
"There was some talk: do they take me or Ryan Leaf and I said: 'Look, here's the deal. If you don't take me, I'm gonna kick your butt for the next fifteen years'."- #18
Sorry gang
Seriously. The Colts are just not the same without Manning behind center, no matter how long it is. Heck, Football isn’t the same.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
by MaPatsFan on Sep 5, 2011 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The exact way I felt when Brady went down.
I want to see the best play the best. Even without PM out, I want to watch Foster play for the Texans this week. I am writing this with your photo of Belichick staring at me. Is this the closest picture available of him with a smile?
"Vanderbilt University and Jacksonville Jaguars both petition to move to Los Angeles"
On the Jim Tressel hiring and self-imposed delay in employment
Will he be donating his profits from his book on ethical behavior, “The Winner’s Manual” to charity?
That delay in employment with the Colts would be a hollow penalty if he still profits from his equally hollow words.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
by Rip Jersey on Sep 5, 2011 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Well written post.
If you happen to post on the Houston Rockets blog make sure to tell lecture them about the ethical virtues of Kelvin Sampson who was just hired there.
"Vanderbilt University and Jacksonville Jaguars both petition to move to Los Angeles"
^ tell/lecture
"Vanderbilt University and Jacksonville Jaguars both petition to move to Los Angeles"
Yes, I normally don't post there, but very good comparison
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
I have to search to see if he wrote a book....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
What can the Colts do next to get media attention?
Isn’t it time for an idiot kicker to get all liquored up and swim in the river or something?
Well...
Perhaps, the Colts will finally learn how to run the ball again.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Sep 5, 2011 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
I saw him slathering on the Ben Gay, in preparation...
One thing is for sure, he doesn’t have a quick release so he may have to take every snap in the shotgun. Otherwise it will be like Benny Hill getting chased around the backfield.
He is also hitting the Grecian Formula pretty hard.
We will see a new young man out there.
"Vanderbilt University and Jacksonville Jaguars both petition to move to Los Angeles"
there's the cue for, ActionOxford. He can go for 3 over 3 days.
Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game and dumb enough to think it's important. -- Eugene J. McCarthy
If the worst happens
I am convinced there is at least a small chance Mannings nerve issues are not correctable and his career is over. If this is true, all Colts fans should unite and write to sports writers, NFL teams, anyone who is associated with the Hall of Fame. Lets honor Manning with making him exempt from the 5 year waiting period. Its the least we can all do.
I have spoken to a doctor who is involved with pain management. He is convinced there will be no operation because the risks would outweigh benefits. He also said there is no guarantee of complete regeneration, if any occurs its usually just partial. So fans, dont get hopes up too high if you read Manning will not need surgery,,,the reason he wont get it is because the technology doesnt exist yet to regenerate damaged nerves to a 100% level.
Also note, Colts dont necessarily need the worst record in NFL to get Luck in draft, There are a few bad teams heavily invested in young QB’s. Lets hope in any case, this convinces Polians to invest more heavily in an offensive line. I think most Colts fans would agree that the Colts best 3 OL from last year were Saturday, Johnson and Devann…they let 2 of the 3 go…real smart!
nobody has mentioned it yet.
(at least not today)
but if Collins can´t cut it…….
yesterday I wouldn´t have dreamed of saying this but I´m serious now.
Brett Favre anyone????
Brett Favre in a Colts uniform?
I do believe I’d go blind from seeing such a travesty.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Sep 5, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
the question is
why would you even say it? he wouldnt come to the colts and the colts would never go after him
how did that thought even cross your mind?
it crossed my mind
because we need a QB, he is a great one, slightly washed up but still has something
honestly, id rather see Painter play
and i wouldnt want Painter leading a high school team at this point. F—- Favre!!
I know it was pre-season...
But this team was competitive against the Packers with Curtis Painter starting. Maybe, just maybe, this team isn’t absolutely horrible without Peyton.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Sep 5, 2011 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
don't believe it
Polian is the devil and only wants to see this team lose sans manning. It’s true.
"I've had a terrible day. I just want to go home, drink a box of wine, take a bath, and gently masturbate myself to sleep"
ummm
has any one ever told you your sig is rather disturbing? I’m sure it’s a line from a movie or something, but still…. sheesh!
by ColtsFanInTexas on Sep 6, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks bro!
I am due to a new sig soon. I’ll be on the look-out
"I've had a terrible day. I just want to go home, drink a box of wine, take a bath, and gently masturbate myself to sleep"
*for
"I've had a terrible day. I just want to go home, drink a box of wine, take a bath, and gently masturbate myself to sleep"
Solution to your QB worries: Grab Adam Weber off of Denver's practice squad as soon as you can!
I’m serious guys. He’s caught in the mess that is Bronco politics. The kid is a serious player you could have for next to nothing and he’ll out play every QB you have except Manning.
Agreed
From everything I’ve read/seen/heard this kid is going to be good
by manningtoharrison on Sep 6, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I haven't been this impressed by a UDFA in years. Weber is the real deal. This guy is a poor man's Tom Brady
I haven’t heard veteran WRs talk about a no name kid like they have Weber EVER.I saw a clip of him in college roll out to the left and zip a perfect left handed pass to a blanketed WR in the endzone. Weber is right handed. Weber is smart as they come, tough and a high character guy. The bad side is no matter how good he is, it will take time to learn any NFL offense. Painter isn’t going to get it done. taking a flyer on Weber can buy you the time you need for Manning to get back. With Manning tudoring Weber, you have your next QB in the making.
You guys think Indy is solid with mr collins?
We in the same danger even if it aint Painter
Situation bleak and its lookin real scary
third tier coach with no plan to suceed
just stands on the sideline from week to week
looking real weak as polian plays master
get the morphine and liquor for upcoming disaster
Forget Luck, how about
Alshon Jeffrey or Justin Blackmon
by Coltsfan1345 on Sep 5, 2011 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hmmmm.
I was thinking maybe Alshon Blackmon or Jeffery Justin.
How hurt is Collie and Clark?
We might not have anyone to throw to, so who cares about the QB?
Next Sunday should be odd to say the least.
by HitSomebody!!! on Sep 5, 2011 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Either way
Wayne is getting up there in age and we need a new to get a new #1. It would be nice to have a Harrison/Wayne type deal again.
by Coltsfan1345 on Sep 6, 2011 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I Agree...
The Colts certainly have been robbed in the draft over the past 3 or 4 years when it comes to skill positions and talent. I realize you have to add Defensive linemen and offensive linemen with every pick, right? And sprinkle in a LB and some DBs….and draft a tight end every damn year. Oh, and an “average WR on ocasion”….
They haven’t targeted a big play WR since Reggie Wayne. Some RBs have been a bust obviously. And I realize simply putting NFL bodies around Peyton works as he makes everyone on the offense better than what they would, say if they played for the Bears…could you imagine.
The Colts have alot to re-build on the scoring side of the ball in the near future.
This concludes the Mr. Obvious show.
by HitSomebody!!! on Sep 6, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
What If....
Indy Super Bowl is:
New England Patriots
vs.
Dallas Cowboys
I think 85% of the state, that knows anything about NFL football ( not the bandwagon fans)….so I guess that would be about 200,000 people tops, LOL, would:
A) Attempt to block the roads and airport to prevent these teams in.
B) Leave town to a location that so remote that there is no cable tv, internet, or possibility of seeing this game in our Stadium.
C) Drink self into a Coma.
dont worry, dallas wont make it
but the though of the Pats hoisting the Lombardi on our field brings vomit to my mouth
Maybe the Colts Could...
Borrow Maryland’s new Uniforms on Sundays….they might be good for an extra win or two when the opponent is amazed and dumbfounded. That would make the Colt’s record 5-11.
I am a Bengals fan, but also a huge Peyton Manning fan.
I hope Peyton recovers and is able to get back for you guys. I respect what Peyton has done before and will do in the future. Best QB ever, hands down.
Hopefully he is back by the time you guys play us in week #6.
I also would like to say not to chalk up that victory against Cincinnati to prematurely, If it is one thing the Bengals can do it’s play some defense this season and run the ball. We swept the AFC North 2 seasons ago and many predicted us to the Super Bowl last season. We have added some great pieces and got rid of some major baggage.
Andy Dalton is the X factor
Sorry to hijack your board and I wish Peyton a speedy recovery and I wish you guys a good season. I hate the Steelers, Jets and Patriots so If my team isn’t in the hunt I cheer you guys on.
"Next season will be better" circa 1990
Twitter @Rcklarue
Nice Post...
We would like to propose a trade since you are such a nice fan.
Curtis Painter for Andy Dalton.
I know we are getting screwed in that deal. But we are willing to take our chances.
Seriously though, nice post buddy.
by HitSomebody!!! on Sep 6, 2011 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Carson Palmer
I mentioned to Irsay on Twitter when he asked who the Colts should get. I told him to make Mike Brown trade you guys Palmer.
"Next season will be better" circa 1990
Twitter @Rcklarue
Dalton
Will be a fine QB in this league. People just don’t know it yet.
"Next season will be better" circa 1990
Twitter @Rcklarue
Deal is on the table....
I think Curtis “Spicoli” Painter is under-rated and you Bengals fans would love him.
by HitSomebody!!! on Sep 6, 2011 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions
yea those TCU products really blossom in the NFL
…just look at Jerry Hughes!
I can live with Peyton missing a few games…even a season…if he has to retire because of this nerve issue, i’m going to be catatonic
by manningtoharrison on Sep 6, 2011 12:41 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Time to put up
One silver lining from PM injury, we swill find out who is right between the camp that says this Colt team has little to no big-time talent under the age of 30 or tyhe other camp that keeps telling us that we do have big-time talent under the age of 30. I’m in the first camp.Let’s see Antoine B.,Jerraud P.,Fila M. etc. step up to the plate and make plays.No more excuses.These games without PM will bethe ultimate referendum on the Bill P. drafts over the last 5 years.We will see without any doubt just how talented this Colt team really is this year.
Give a ltt'ol Wist'l
We are going to surprise with a strong run and keep the defense off the field so they are fresh. The wild card is that receiving talent that is still there. With a simplified offense will they still be posting the numbers we are used to? How much of a drop off? It will be interesting.
"If they want me to be a crazy, emotional, frenzied fan in section 603, then they can't expect me to be reasonable about the business of football"
Time for a new sig
If anything, we want to go out there and step it up. Of course it will be different (without Manning), but it’s one of those things that if it happens, everybody else has to step up. It’s next man up.
- Pro Bowl safety Antoine Bethea
"If anything, we want to go out there and step it up. Of course it will be different (without Manning), but it’s one of those things that if it happens, everybody else has to step up. It’s next man up." - Pro Bowl safety Antoine Bethea
by thebossuzzi on Sep 6, 2011 8:28 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I’m a Titan fan and Peyton not playing helps my team but…
… I do feel bad for the guy. I have respect for Manning. He’s been a pro on and off the field.
While I’d never root for anyone to get injured (especially anything serious) there are certain guys in the NFL I wouldn’t feel bad for if they got hurt and couldn’t play.
{… cough… cough… Steelers… cough… cough…}
But Peyton’s not one of them.
Of course, it also doesn’t hurt that my brother is a Colts fan.
He is bummed out big time over it since he feels this will probably cost his team their chance to win the title if Manning misses several games…
.
I had to stop arguing with drunks, Steeler fans, and all other fools.
It was making my brick wall jealous...
.
Dedicated to the "Pride of the Steelers"
.
You are
Actually a titans fan? I’m not dogging your team just that the titans fans I’ve encountered lately haven’t been as respectful…
Also your disdain for the steelers alone gets u an “OK” in my book, nice screen name!
by Kdog@usi on Sep 6, 2011 3:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
My brother is also my twin so…
… I can’t help but not like to see him feeling bad.
Other Titan fans might not like it but if my team is out of the running, I support my brother’s team because if they win, it makes him happy. He does the same for me. Although back in 1999 the Titans beat Indy and made the Super Bowl, he rooted for my team to win, even though he was truly bummed out by the Colt loss.
Some people might not understand this but when you have a twin and when he is also the best friend you have in the world, you think a little different than most fans.
That said, when our teams play each other and are both in the hunt for the playoffs, we root for our own teams.
It also helps that we both despise the Steelers. Also the Patsys. Heck, I’d be known as “Patriot Hater” if they had been my team’s main rival back when I was a kid…
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I had to stop arguing with drunks, Steeler fans, and all other fools.
It was making my brick wall jealous...
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Dedicated to the "Pride of the Steelers"
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by steeler-hater on Sep 7, 2011 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Just heard the news...
And as a Texans fan, I am not excited. First off, Peyton is an all around good guy and an incredible athlete. Although him sitting out will never mean a guarenteed victory for anyone, it sure as hell won’t give our new defensive scheme the trial by fire it so badly needs. Hope this doesn’t have long term effects for the guy, never want to see a hall of famer go out to injury…
"I am not a number. I bleed, I think, I feel, I hurt, I mourn, I cry, I laugh. We and you are the same. You are us. Love with me." -Arian Foster's twitter... Follow him, hilarity ensues.
Cheers - I've been enjoying the budding rivalry with the Texans
If I was a Texan fan, I would be wound up like a top with this home opener. If they lose to a Manningless Colts there will be chaos in Houston.
"If they want me to be a crazy, emotional, frenzied fan in section 603, then they can't expect me to be reasonable about the business of football"
If the Texans lose to the Manning-less Colts…
… it won’t look good for Houston’s quest to steal the division title. Not good at all. It’s a must-win for Houston.
Then if Peyton’s out for a long time, my Titans may just win it themselves…
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I had to stop arguing with drunks, Steeler fans, and all other fools.
It was making my brick wall jealous...
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Dedicated to the "Pride of the Steelers"
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by steeler-hater on Sep 7, 2011 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Texans went from a 1 point underdog to an 8 point favorite after Manning announcement
The pressure to win this game went from being on PM and the Colts to the Texans (magnified x10).
"20" - The number of fans in the stands in Jacksonville and students at Vanderbilt actually from Tennessee! Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration
Well to be honest I still believe it's going to come down to Houston/Indy in the playoffs, Peyton or no Peyton...
Because after us two it’s the Hasselbeck led Titans and the Garrardless glitter kitties… So don’t worry too much.
"I am not a number. I bleed, I think, I feel, I hurt, I mourn, I cry, I laugh. We and you are the same. You are us. Love with me." -Arian Foster's twitter... Follow him, hilarity ensues.
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