Colts coach should be fired

[Mattlures]

Not realy but that was pathetic. How many superbowl champions have there been? I cant remember who won the SP 5 years ago and dont realy care. BUT I know the 72 Dolphins went undefeated. I know the Pats did it except couldnt finsh. How lame is it to say that the goal is a SB win when a perfect season is within reach. They could have been remembered as the best team of all time and now they are just another good team. Its like the coach was afraid to try and win so he could have an excuse if they lost.

Now they deserve to get beat in their first play off game. You know what else I am sick of hearing? That they have the longest winning streak! NO THEY DONT!!!!!!!! They got beat by my Chargers in the first round of the playoffs last year right in the middle of the "record" winning streak. The Pats had their streak throughout the playoffs and a SB and almost another one. They won thier games when it mattered. Its not even close. Tha Pats have the longest winning streak.

Now I Hate the Pats but I gotta give them props. I am just disapointed that Indy Wussed out. They will loose to my Bolts!!! Ha ha.

And what in the world is happening over in the NFC Saints? Vikings? With the Cowboys and Eagles its toss up.

[5bass]

You could tell Peyton wasnt 'on board' with the coaches decision to pull everybody. I cant say 100% that I'd leave everyone in if I was coach and was in the same situation but it would be hard for me to take 'em out and sacrifice what could be history in the making.

I think they should've went for it all. Perfect reg season, playoffs and a SB win.

I do think we're seeing the erosion of Brett Favre and the Vikings. The offense has done nothing recently, Favre doesnt look good and Peterson doesnt either.

I think it's Eagles vs Colts in the Super Bowl.

[christopherjake]

So much for playing and doing things the same way they've been doing them the past 14 games.  I'd hate to be the coach if they lose in the playoffs.

[fishfordollars]

So much for playing and doing things the same way they've been doing them the past 14 games. I'd hate to be the coach if they lose in the playoffs.

From the sound in the stadium yesterday I would hate to be him this morning.

Not fair to the paying fans in my opinion.

[Korea_Bassin]

Hey, everyone wants to see a record streak (except for the teams  that it takes down).  But if you're a Colts fan, you have to be honest and say what if they had left all the starters in and Manning goes down for the rest of the season with an injury.  The goal of every team is to win the Super Bowl.  I'm sure everyone on the Colts would love to have had a perfect season, but a perfect regular season without a Super Bowl is respectable but counts for very little in the big picture of the season.  I respect the decision to play it safe.

[roadwarrior]

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Not fair to the paying fans in my opinion.

Simply ridiculous.

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[TommyBass]

Hey, everyone wants to see a record streak (except for the teams that it takes down). But if you're a Colts fan, you have to be honest and say what if they had left all the starters in and Manning goes down for the rest of the season with an injury. The goal of every team is to win the Super Bowl. I'm sure everyone on the Colts would love to have had a perfect season, but a perfect regular season without a Super Bowl is respectable but counts for very little in the big picture of the season. I respect the decision to play it safe.

Well I'm a Colts fan and I think its rediculous.  Honestly I don't think the 16-0 season matters to the fans like you might think.  Sure its cool to say that but it really dosn't matter much... but why not try for it right?  Not too many teams have had this chance, and this is the second time the Colts have thrown away the chance at a perfect season for resting players. 

Now the debate to resting players... thats another issue.  I've read this book six times, and let me tell you, the last chapter title reads the same every time... "The Rusty Colts are bumped out of the Playoffs".   The argument for resting was good the first two or so times, now its just old.  It plain dosn't work and our management can't seem to see that trend.  The year we won it we faught like crazy through every game.   What makes them think that this year will be different with resting players?  The players are PAID to play and NEED to play  and WANT to play to stay sharp..... PERIOD.  Injury is a risk you take 16 games out of the year... deal with it.   I'd rather have Manning put out the rest of the year with a knee injury than watch him painfully wallow in rust with his receivers and lose to San Diego again (no offense Matt).

[CJ]

The fans had every right to be mad. I would have at least left Manning in to try and secure the win. I really dont think that was a good learning experience for the young QB. 

[brushhoggin]

Colts were already guaranteed a spot in the superbowl right?

[Grey Wolf]

Their coach made the Miami dolphins old timers happy , their record stands for another year.

[5bass]

Their coach made the Miami dolphins old timers happy , their record stands for another year.

I dont think that 'record' is as impressive as they think it is....but, whatever. I think the NFL should shorten the season next year (like back then) just so someone can break it or at least tie it.

[bocabasser]

Their coach made the Miami dolphins old timers happy , their record stands for another year.

I dont think that 'record' is as impressive as they think it is....but, whatever. I think the NFL should shorten the season next year (like back then) just so someone can break it or at least tie it.

that recored will never be broken even if there were 2 less games. game planning is game planning no matter how you look at it. the patriots got beat in the superbowl because they were outcoached, not because they played 2 more games.

all of you guys who are saying that coach should be fired, would be the same guys saying that coach should be fired if peyton would have gotten hurt. the record is selfish, the superbowl is the goal.

[Glenn]

Wasn't the coach's decision.  It was management's (Polian's) decision.  He's always done that to rest (protect) their starters when the standings won't change, win or lose.  Did it with Dungy too.

IMO, I agree with the decision.  Approach it like preseason.  Play folks who normally don't get as much play time, try plays that you might use later, and experiment a little.  All would be geared towards post-season play.  With the right mindset and focus by the team (instead of whining and complaining about it), they should be very well prepared to take it to the finish line more than anyone else.

[Marty]

I agree that it was more likely the GM (Polian) who made the decision.

However, until this Jets game, nobody but Manning attempted a pass. They had a lot of close games that he needed to stay in, but why didn't they look at their other QBs and try some other stuff in the blowouts they had?

[tnbassfisher]

The fans had every right to be mad. I would have at least left Manning in to try and secure the win. I really dont think that was a good learning experience for the young QB.

Obviously not. The kid got rocked his first play. Then it went all downhill for him from there.

Being from TN, and a lifelong Tennessee fan, I feel a priority to root for Peyton. Even if he wasn't playing for the Colts. I really wish he would have stayed in there, although I do somewhat understand where the coach is coming from in taking him out.

You have to remember, this isn't the first time it has been done. It's not only the new coach. This has been going on for a few years with him getting pulled in the last couple of games when they have a for sure playoff birth.

[Sam]

A loss is not bad from a players point of view.

A loss takes the pressure off the team and they can play relaxed.

No streaks; no worry which player will screw up and cause a loss; no constant interviews with moron media types on the streak; no added pressure to finish the season perfect; and on and on and on.

And a loss shows a team's weaknesses that were exploited so they can be corrected.

All in all, I like the Colts but I still think the Chargers and Vikings will either make the Super Bowl or cause a lot of havoc trying. 

[roadwarrior]

I agree that it was more likely the GM (Polian) who made the decision.

However, until this Jets game, nobody but Manning attempted a pass. They had a lot of close games that he needed to stay in, but why didn't they look at their other QBs and try some other stuff in the blowouts they had?

Exactly...

Since the game "didn't matter", I wonder when

Colts season ticket holders will receive their

refunds?

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[NewAngler]

The Colts did have the longest record. The longest REGULAR SEASON record...

[tnbassfisher]

The Colts did have the longest record. The longest REGULAR SEASON record...

22 games......

[Mattlures]

My point is.... superbowl, big deal. They have already won one recently. There have been tons of superbowl champions. Big deal. There is a new one every year, big deal. Undefeated throughout and a superbowl champoin ????? = the greatest football team in history. Now that realy is a big deal. At the beginning of the season the goal is to be SB champ but if the oportunity arises for football imortatity you should try for it. They will probably never get that chance again but they have a chance at the SB every year.

The colts are an awsome team but by playing it safe it was a cowardly move. Go for greatness. Its not like Payton is injury prone.

[5bass]

The colts are an awsome team but by playing it safe it was a cowardly move. Go for greatness. Its not like Payton is injury prone.

I agree Matt, Peyton's only been sacked what, 9 or 10 times this season? That's less than 1 per game. They should've went for it.

[Nick B]

Huge Colts fan here, I was at that game. I spent big money on tickets and for them to just quit in the third quarter was BS. Apparently they havent learned from history. I have a bad feeling we will be one and done yet again.

[roadwarrior]

My point is.... superbowl, big deal. They have already won one recently. There have been tons of superbowl champions. Big deal. There is a new one every year, big deal. Undefeated throughout and a superbowl champoin ????? = the greatest football team in history. Now that realy is a big deal. At the beginning of the season the goal is to be SB champ but if the oportunity arises for football imortatity you should try for it. They will probably never get that chance again but they have a chance at the SB every year.

The colts are an awsome team but by playing it safe it was a cowardly move. Go for greatness. Its not like Payton is injury prone.

Hmm....

Excellent observation and I agree 100%

8-)

[roadwarrior]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/goodell-review-sitting-starters-010310

[Tin]

Yesterday in Houston is exactly why you sit and rest starters when you have nothing else to really gain. Welker is done for the year and most likely part of next year and the Pat's pretty much have zero chance of getting by the Colt's and might not even beat the Ravens next weekend.