Week 8 Coffee

Johnny O always has good things to say

3) Reggie Wayne is just, plain tough. We always knew he was good. And OK, we already knew he was tough, too. So, maybe Sunday just reconfirmed it. On Tuesday of last week, Wayne didn’t think he was going to play because of a groin injury. He doubted it Wednesday, too. He stayed in treatment throughout the week and in a tight, nailbiter, he made big catch after big catch. And when Assai overthrew him slightly, he made a reaching, diving catch for the game-winner, too. A true professional and without him, the Colts would have been in real trouble Sunday.

4) Jim Caldwell is phenomenally modest. Know this about Caldwell: when he says he’s not concerned about being the first coach since 1931 to start his career 7-0, he’s being honest. He’s also honest when he says he never thinks about it unless asked. But I’ll say it for him. It’s a remarkable accomplishment for a guy who’s done a remarkable job. It’s easy to overlook Caldwell’s role in the unbeaten start, but it’s not fair to do so. A coach gets the blame if a team’s 7-0. Have to give him credit for 7-0.