Archive: Indianapolis Colts
NFL's David and Goliath
As opposed to vilifying the Bengals for turning the corner this year they should be commended and hopefully emulated by other teams.
By Peter Schaffer | November 18, 2009; 02:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
Belichick fail
Perhaps the Genius of Gillette is getting old?
By Sean McCann | November 16, 2009; 02:02 PM ET | Comments (1)
The football Gods are smiling
Although Belichick made a bold move, other coaching moments made this very flawed.
By Sean Moroney | November 16, 2009; 12:23 PM ET | Comments (2)
Belichick played to win
Considering the way the Colts were moving the ball, Bill Belichick would do the same thing over again, and I don't blame him.
By Chris Richardson | November 16, 2009; 11:59 AM ET | Comments (1)
Great move, Bill
I'm not a Belichick fan, but I loved his fourth-down decision more than I can probably articulate.
By Jeff Nelson | November 16, 2009; 11:16 AM ET | Comments (2)
Ego of genius
Bill Belichick wanted to show the world that he didn't become one of the three or four "genius'' coaches in NFL history by following conventional wisdom.
By Dave Goldberg | November 16, 2009; 10:18 AM ET | Comments (3)
Belichick got clocked
the real story here is that Manning is playing his position as well as it can be played, and that's why this game went the way it did.
By Doug Farrar | November 16, 2009; 09:13 AM ET | Comments (1)
Belichick's Blunder
The worst decision New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick has ever made?
By Michael Wilbon | November 16, 2009; 08:34 AM ET | Comments (17)
Smart move, Bill
If you want to win, you go for it on fourth which is what makes Belichick a champion.
By David Aldridge | November 16, 2009; 08:29 AM ET | Comments (9)
What do you think of Belichick's call?
New England Patriots have a Hall of Fame head coach who went for it on fourth and two at his own 28, up six, with 2:03 left and lost. Was it the right move?
By Reader Poll | November 16, 2009; 08:25 AM ET | Comments (0)
More Shocking: Belichick's Call or Bengals'
Cincinnati Bengals embarrass Pittsburgh Steelers or Bill Belichick's fourth down gaff in New England Patriots loss to Indianapolis Colts, which was more shocking?
By Reader Poll | November 16, 2009; 07:22 AM ET | Comments (6)
Hate not essential to rivalry
The Colts and Patriots already have a terrific rivalry, not because they hate each other but because they divvied up history together.
By Sean McCann | November 13, 2009; 11:29 AM ET | Comments (1)
A media rivalry
There's no hate between the Colts and the Patriots because it's not really a rivalry.
By Dan Levy | November 13, 2009; 10:54 AM ET | Comments (4)
Hate is good
Patriots and Colts as rivals? Please! Maybe friendly rivals.
By Brian Tarcy | November 13, 2009; 09:59 AM ET | Comments (2)
Players are pros
"Hate" or "respect" as the basis for a football rivalry is a matter for fans and the media.
By Michael Oriard | November 13, 2009; 09:46 AM ET | Comments (1)
Great QBs, not a rivalry
After Brady and Manning decline and then retire this so-called rivalry will fade and fizzle.
By Dave Goldberg | November 13, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Respect tackles hate
Today a great rivalry has to have an air of respect, and it's for the best.
By Joe Baker | November 13, 2009; 09:25 AM ET | Comments (0)
Too much love
A rivalry really needs to be based more on the dislike for one another than the mutual respect teams have.
By Matt Loede | November 13, 2009; 09:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
The bad luck Bengals
If franchises are somewhat branded by an identity, then the Bengals' is of a team perennially beset by misfortune and miscalculation.
By Jim McCormick | November 4, 2009; 04:53 PM ET | Comments (0)
Don't count on Cards
The only team currently leading their division played in last season's Super Bowl and, coincidentally, is the only team that won't play for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
By Jamie De Giorgio | November 4, 2009; 03:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
No one safe but Saints, Colts, Vikes
The two divisional leaders I have the least faith in at this point are in the West -- NFC West's Arizona and AFC West's Denver.
By Rob Rang | November 4, 2009; 09:47 AM ET | Comments (0)
Super Bowl in January, Not October
If we have learned anything over the past few seasons, it is that the beginning of the year means very little.
By Rob Rang | October 26, 2009; 12:07 PM ET | Comments (0)
AFC the Cream
There's no doubt that the AFC is the better conference.
By Shawn Zobel | October 26, 2009; 11:45 AM ET | Comments (2)
Bet on Brady
For how successful he has been in his career, this decision is an easy one. I'd take Tom Brady.
By Shawn Zobel | October 19, 2009; 11:41 AM ET | Comments (0)
Manning Still the Man
What has separated Manning from Brees this season is consistency.
By Joe Baker | October 19, 2009; 08:55 AM ET | Comments (0)
Pick Your Top Quarterback
With one game to play who would you want -- Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning or someone else? Vote here.
By Reader Poll | October 19, 2009; 08:38 AM ET | Comments (7)
Strange Happenings This Season
More than one-third of the league is unbeaten or winless a quarter of the way into the season. That's not normal for the NFL.
By Mark Maske | October 9, 2009; 06:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Middle Class Still Rules
Just give it some time, and the class system will sort itself out.
By Jamie De Giorgio | October 9, 2009; 12:37 PM ET | Comments (0)
Parity Still Alive
There have always been bad quarterbacks, idiotic coaches and poor front offices, and there will always be.
By Sean McCann | October 9, 2009; 11:43 AM ET | Comments (1)
Look Under Center
How can an NFL team be expected to be competitive when teams have revolving doors at the QB position?
By David Hill | October 9, 2009; 08:33 AM ET | Comments (0)
All About Quarterbacks
The reason for the wide disparity in winning teams and losing ones comes down to one thing: quarterback play.
By Shawn Zobel | October 9, 2009; 07:49 AM ET | Comments (1)
Not So Shocking
If there are still a few undefeated teams at week 12, or a few winless teams then, we can talk then.
By Michael Kun | October 9, 2009; 07:44 AM ET | Comments (1)
NFL Cap and Switch
Young, impotent coaches and a non-meritocratic salary cap are pushing NFL parity towards oblivion.
By Doug Farrar | October 9, 2009; 07:38 AM ET | Comments (0)
No Rush to Judgement
I like to forget about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on game day, but for Rams fans politics might be a welcome distraction.
By Dawn Knight | October 7, 2009; 09:36 AM ET | Comments (1)
Weak Vick Experience
I look forward to seeing PETA's use of the "Just Do It" slogan on their protest signs when Vick does come back.
By Dawn Knight | October 2, 2009; 04:33 AM ET | Comments (1)
More Than Short Skirts
According to my husband there are four things men love: beer, food, live sports and women, and the NFL combines all four.
By Dawn Knight | September 2, 2009; 07:55 AM ET | Comments (30)
Manning's the Man
Peyton Manning may never model men's underwear or date Jessica Simpson, but he knows how to read defenses, connect with his receivers and win games.
By Dawn Knight | August 31, 2009; 03:07 PM ET | Comments (0)
Smooth Rivers Pass Deep
Rivers ranks on top and whips a minivan. That's the franchise quarterback you want.
By John Gennaro | August 31, 2009; 06:24 AM ET | Comments (0)
Statisically Peyton Manning
When you break down the numbers Peyton Manning comes out on top.
By Joe Baker | August 31, 2009; 06:03 AM ET | Comments (0)
Get Over It Goodell
Forcing Jones to shell out more cash because, although the scoreboard meets the league rules it isn't to the commish's liking, wouldn't go over well.
By Joe Baker | August 26, 2009; 06:36 AM ET | Comments (2)
Vick Owes Dungy and All of Us
it's safe to say that when (not if) an NFL team takes a chance on Vick, he'll owe it entirely to the Dungy name behind him.
By Doug Farrar | August 11, 2009; 11:25 AM ET | Comments (3)
PETA Says No
We hope that Dungy will focus on the future of the NFL by backing our efforts to have the League add "cruelty to animals" to its personal-conduct policy
By Dan Shannon | August 11, 2009; 11:20 AM ET | Comments (23)
The NFL's Odd Couple
Strangest pair since Martin Luther King, Jr. and Civil War General Robert E. Lee or Saul Bellow and Josef Mengele.
By Michael Kun | August 11, 2009; 07:38 AM ET | Comments (6)
Is Dungy Too Loyal?
That Dungy agreed to mentor Vick doesn't say much about how far Vick had progressed, only that Dungy saw him as in need of help.
By Joe Baker | August 11, 2009; 07:09 AM ET | Comments (0)
Gotta Spend (Smart) to Win
Teams that don't spend money on talent invariably will not win in the NFL, but it's up to fans to complain.
By Peter Schaffer | July 3, 2009; 10:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
Caldwell the Hot Name
Jim Caldwell has both the luck of inheriting a solid and experienced roster and working under and for the great Tony Dungy for years. Caldwell has total familiarity with the team's entire roster, and that should help him keep the Colts in their historic and perennial perch atop the AFC South.
By Peter Schaffer | June 2, 2009; 10:06 AM ET | Comments (0)
Caldwell in Catbird Seat
Not every first-year coach has the luxury of inheriting a team with a starting quarterback who is a three-time MVP and a lock for the Hall of Fame. Fortunately for Indianapolis's Jim Caldwell, he has that and plenty more.
By Gene Wang | June 2, 2009; 06:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
The Art of Defense
Selected in the 22nd round, Art Donovan was a perfect fit for Baltimore
By Gene Wang | April 10, 2009; 01:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
When Will Tony Dungy Come Back?
Sure, he says he's done, but how long will it be until Tony Dungy changes his mind? VOTE HERE
By Reader Poll | January 12, 2009; 02:51 PM ET | Comments (1)
Peyton Manning: MVP?
After leading the Colts through a seven-game winning streak and back into the playoffs, has Peyton Manning locked up the MVP?
By Emil Steiner | December 19, 2008; 11:14 AM ET | Comments (1)
No Debating Peyton
Peyton Manning deserves to be start for many reasons, none of which has to do with him being one of the most recognized faces in the NFL.
By Gene Wang | December 17, 2008; 12:58 PM ET | Comments (0)
Peyton's Place Is In
As long as he's not injured Manning deserves to go to the Pro Bowl every year.
By Dick Vermeil | December 17, 2008; 12:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
Peyton's Body of Work
Why would you chose a 6-8 quarterback whose team won't even make the playoffs?
By Zach Leibowitz | December 17, 2008; 09:38 AM ET | Comments (0)
Who's Statistically Better?
Well... there are stats, and there are stats.
By Doug Farrar | December 17, 2008; 09:33 AM ET | Comments (0)
It's New Orleans.
The Saints might be ready to finish what they started when they made it to the NFC Championship game at the end of their miracle 2006 season.
By Doug Farrar | September 2, 2008; 09:24 AM ET | Comments (0)
