Slayer 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 I'm calling it now: Colts will not win the SB. It might seem a little extreme to say so after just one loss, but with the aura of invincibility of both the team and (more importantly) the dome gone, they've got a lot more to overcome. A big excuse used for their playoff losses this decade has been that they've always been on the road but that this year teams will have to beat them at home, and now SD's shown everyone how that can be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 SI is NOT the NFL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Failed Bridge 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 The Colts needed to lose. Losing helps. Is your name Michael Gee? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 18, 2005 I'm calling it now: Colts will not win the SB. It might seem a little extreme to say so after just one loss, but with the aura of invincibility of both the team and (more importantly) the dome gone, they've got a lot more to overcome. A big excuse used for their playoff losses this decade has been that they've always been on the road but that this year teams will have to beat them at home, and now SD's shown everyone how that can be done. Agreed. I think that if Pittsburgh or New England gets another chance, they can beat them. Is your name Michael Gee? Never read any of his columns, but it's safe to say I'm not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Pittsburgh... no, but if they meet up with New England in the playoffs... they will be in trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 A big excuse used for their playoff losses this decade has been that they've always been on the road but that this year teams will have to beat them at home, and now SD's shown everyone how that can be done. Just because teams know how doesn't mean they'll be able to. It's not like they're the 2001 Bears who just fall ass-backwards into 13 wins. They're by all accounts, a really good team. It was just a bad day. Of course, what the hell do I even know about football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Failed Bridge 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 I'm going to actually stick up for The Colts and remind people that they were missing The Stay Puft Marshmellow DL; Corey Simon along with their leader in Sacks; Robert Mathis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Or SD in an encore performance though getting to the playoffs is a big hurdle for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Pittsburgh... no, but if they meet up with New England in the playoffs... they will be in trouble. Pittsburgh has the defense to bring pressure, I just don't know if they'll be able to score the points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Pittsburgh, notoriously an outdoor team (whatever that means) looked convincing in the Metrodome today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 A big excuse used for their playoff losses this decade has been that they've always been on the road but that this year teams will have to beat them at home, and now SD's shown everyone how that can be done.Just because teams know how doesn't mean they'll be able to. It's not like they're the 2001 Bears who just fall ass-backwards into 13 wins. They're by all accounts, a really good team. It was just a bad day. Of course, what the hell do I even know about football. It doesn't bode well for Indy that the last pair 1-loss teams have lost the conference title game at home (Minnesota in '98 and Pittsburgh last year) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 (edited) Can someone explain to me how this is a NEW gameplan to beat the Colts? You hit Manning and make him do things he doesn't want to do is somehow a new concept? It's the same fucking concept the Patriots used for two seasons. What are the odds if you pressure Peyton you might be able to beat them?? Jesus Christ, listen to yourselves for once experts. This is old news. Pressure Manning and hit them and you can beat them. It's the blueprint to beat any team in the NFfuckingL. It's not like Marty revealed something new here. Edited December 18, 2005 by 2GOLD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMann2003 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 No Dancing for Chad LOL I love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Would the Bears clinch the North by beating the Falcons tonight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Jacksonville's been able to put pressure on the Colts for years, it just doesn't work out all the time because they don't have the offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Robfather 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Meanwhile... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Would the Bears clinch the North by beating the Falcons tonight? Not quite. They would have a two game lead with two games left. If they beat Minnesota next week or whenever they play again, then they would clinch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Failed Bridge 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Or SD in an encore performance though getting to the playoffs is a big hurdle for them. Right now they're battling both Pitt and KC for the final Wild Card spot. Here's how that looks... San Diego: 9-5 Week 16 @ KC Week 17 vs Denver KC: 8-6 Week 16 vs San Diego Week 17 vs Cinci Pitt: 9-5 Week 16 @ Cleveland Week 17 vs Detroit In order for San Diego to clinch the second Wild Card spot they have to win out and hope Pitt loses one game. In order for KC to clinch the second Wild Card spot they have to win out and hope Pitt loses both games. In order for Pitt to clinch the second Wild Card spot they really just have to win the next two games. KC is eliminated with a loss to San Diego and a Pitt win @ Cleveland next week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Jacksonville's been able to put pressure on the Colts for years, it just doesn't work out all the time because they don't have the offense. They would have had them in the second game this year if Leftwich and Taylor weren't hurt. Without them, they just barely beat the Niners. I'm not saying the Colts are bad, I'm saying this "hit them and you can beat them" isn't new and it's really stupid to hear announcers and everyone saying, "now we know how to beat you!" So..don't turn the ball over and hit them....wow, that's a novel idea! Why, I thought the way to beat them was turn the ball over alot and let Manning have all day to throw the ball. Boy is my face red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Would the Bears clinch the North by beating the Falcons tonight? Not quite. They would have a two game lead with two games left. If they beat Minnesota next week or whenever they play again, then they would clinch. Their remaining games are Green Bay and Minnesota, both on the road. Minnesota has Baltimore and Chicago. I think a win against Green Bay clinches it regardless because then even if they lose to Minnesota, they have the better division record. I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 blah blah scenario shit Is it it time to go to a 16-team playoff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Or SD in an encore performance though getting to the playoffs is a big hurdle for them. Right now they're battling both Pitt and KC for the final Wild Card spot. Here's how that looks... San Diego: 9-5 Week 16 @ KC Week 17 vs Denver KC: 8-6 Week 16 vs San Diego Week 17 vs Cinci Pitt: 9-5 Week 16 @ Cleveland Week 17 vs Detroit In order for San Diego to clinch the second Wild Card spot they have to win out and hope Pitt loses one game. In order for KC to clinch the second Wild Card spot they have to win out and hope Pitt loses both games. In order for Pitt to clinch the second Wild Card spot they really just have to win the next two games. KC is eliminated with a loss to San Diego and a Pitt win @ Cleveland next week I'm aware, which is why I called it a big hurdle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Would the Bears clinch the North by beating the Falcons tonight? Not quite. They would have a two game lead with two games left. If they beat Minnesota next week or whenever they play again, then they would clinch. Their remaining games are Green Bay and Minnesota, both on the road. Minnesota has Baltimore and Chicago. I think a win against Green Bay clinches it regardless because then even if they lose to Minnesota, they have the better division record. I think. They would clinch because Minnesota would then be two games behind with only 1 game left. I thought the Minnesota/Chicago game was next week, my bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 blah blah scenario shit Is it it time to go to a 16-team playoff? No, half the NFL should not have a shot at the Super Bowl. Upper rankings should be the only ones with a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Jacksonville's been able to put pressure on the Colts for years, it just doesn't work out all the time because they don't have the offense. They would have had them in the second game this year if Leftwich and Taylor weren't hurt. Without them, they just barely beat the Niners. I'm not saying the Colts are bad, I'm saying this "hit them and you can beat them" isn't new and it's really stupid to hear announcers and everyone saying, "now we know how to beat you!" Also, they were the last team to beat the Colts at the RCA Dome prior to today, and they nearly beat them there earlier this season. The problem with most teams is that they don't have the team speed (especially Pittsburgh's defensive line), so they don't blitz because they don't want to leave anyone open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Failed Bridge 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 Would the Bears clinch the North by beating the Falcons tonight? Not quite. They would have a two game lead with two games left. If they beat Minnesota next week or whenever they play again, then they would clinch. Their remaining games are Green Bay and Minnesota, both on the road. Minnesota has Baltimore and Chicago. I think a win against Green Bay clinches it regardless because then even if they lose to Minnesota, they have the better division record. I think. Here's all the scenerios... If the Bears lose tonight and lose next week while the Vikings win next week then the winner of Chi/Minn is the winner of the NFC North If the Bears lose tonight and lose next week while the Vikings lose next week then the winner of Chi/Minn is the winner of the NFC North If the Bears win tonight and win next week then they win the NFC North regardless of what Minn does If the Bears win tonight and lose next week while the Vikings lose next week then The Bears win the NFC North If the Bears win tonight and lose next week while the Vikings win next week then the winner of Chi/Minn is the winner of the NFC North I won't even get into tie scenerios Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Failed Bridge 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 I'm aware, which is why I called it a big hurdle. I just put that all up so everybody else knew how things completely had to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 I would add I don't see Bears losing all 3 of their remaining games. This would require a meltdown of epic proportions by the defense. I would also like to add that if Orton doesn't do jackshit tonight in the first half, they need to get Grossman back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 blah blah scenario shit Is it it time to go to a 16-team playoff? No, half the NFL should not have a shot at the Super Bowl. Upper rankings should be the only ones with a chance. More than half the NBA and NHL have shots at their respective titles. I think there should be an inverse relationship between playoff teams and games per season. Baseball teams have 162 games to prove themselves, so 8 teams is fair. Basketball/hockey have just about half that many, so they should get twice as many in the playoffs. Football has one-tenth the season that baseball does, so asking for 16 teams is more than reasonable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2005 San Diego: 9-5 Week 16 @ KC Week 17 vs Denver KC: 8-6 Week 16 vs San Diego Week 17 vs Cinci Pitt: 9-5 Week 16 @ Cleveland Week 17 vs Detroit In order for San Diego to clinch the second Wild Card spot they have to win out and hope Pitt loses one game. In order for KC to clinch the second Wild Card spot they have to win out and hope Pitt loses both games. In order for Pitt to clinch the second Wild Card spot they really just have to win the next two games. KC is eliminated with a loss to San Diego and a Pitt win @ Cleveland next week If the Jags lose (which is possible if they keep playing like this) then the Chargers would have the tiebreaker. And if SD, Pit, and Jax all tie, the Chargers would get the #5 seed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
