Tip to Kuharsky, the Colts seem to grow pass catchers on trees
Manning uses that time to groom his guys. He refuses to let injuries or holdouts or even a shaky offensive line deter him from moving down the field through the air. Both Collie and Garcon have told me that Manning would take them out on the practice field one-on-one and just drill the nuances of the passing game into them.
That type of teaching continues on game days. There is no drifting off and talking to teammates on the sidelines. Those young receivers are always right by Manning’s side, getting further instruction about route adjustments and coverage reads. Watch the sideline during the telecast this Sunday when the Colts are in Jacksonville. Collie will be seated right next to Manning between series, and the other receivers will be there as well.
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