Get over it Bob. It was not disgraceful. What happened last week was stupid. This was the right play. What a weird piece. The first half is all angry, but then he gets to the truth in the second part:
Now, will any of the distractions of the past two weeks affect the Colts in the postseason?
Put it this way: If they somehow fail to surmount what happened against the Jets, then they weren’t a championship-worthy team in the first place.
They’re big boys. They’ll move on. Or they should.
“The Jets game will have nothing to do with what happens in that first playoff game; I’m just telling you,” Manning insisted. “If we win, it’s because we played better than (the opponent) that day. And if we don’t, it’s because they played better. I know that’s what everybody is waiting to see, but I don’t see (last Sunday) being a factor.”
Moreover, rust will not be an issue this time. While you might wonder why they played anybody this Sunday — clearly, I do — the fact is, they didn’t shut it down the way they shut it down completely in 2005.
The offensive starters went more than a half against the Jets and played three series against the Bills. While I question Caldwell’s timing, especially in the Jets game, he gets credit for taking a more gradual approach than former coach Tony Dungy did.
For all the madness of the past week or so, the fact remains the Colts have the No. 1 seed and the best opportunity to reach the Super Bowl. When the biggest issue surrounds the health of the kicker — Adam Vinatieri didn’t make this trip — it’s a pretty good sign you’re in fine shape heading into the playoffs.
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