Does anyone here still believe the Colts can represent the AFC in Super Bowl XLIX this year?

[coltkingABC]

Can the Colts do it? Can they upset Denver or New England? Will the Colts defense be the key? 

[Superman]

Yes. The odds aren't great, but yes. 

 

Go back and read some articles about the 2012 Ravens from around this time of the season. Or the Giants in 2011, or 2007. Or the Colts in 2006, especially in the last month of the season. And so on, and so on.

 

The team has some serious issues, but all it takes is getting hot, getting a break on a postseason matchup, etc. I'm not advising anyone to put any money on it, but it's possible. 

[coltkingABC]

Yes. The odds aren't great, but yes. 

 

Go back and read some articles about the 2012 Ravens from around this time of the season. Or the Giants in 2011, or 2007. Or the Colts in 2006, especially in the last month of the season. And so on, and so on.

 

The team has some serious issues, but all it takes is getting hot, getting a break on a postseason matchup, etc. I'm not advising anyone to put any money on it, but it's possible. 

Yeah, you're right. In my opinion the teams most likely to win the AFC are the Colts, Patriots, Broncos, Ravens, and even the Chargers.

[SteelCityColt]

I've been reliably informed it's going to be a Broncos vs Giants Superbowl this year  

 

More seriously, I don't see why not, i'm not as certain about the division as I was, the Texans game will be crucial I think, but once your in the post season anything can happen. 

[The Old Crow]

The defense has to get a lot better like it did at the end of the 2006 season.

[mattceinicram]

Anyone who makes the playoffs has a legitimate chance.

[sfergson727]

They could certainly....and I could win the lottery tomorrow too.  (well, I could if I actually played the lottery)  I'd say the odds on the Colts doing it this year are pretty much on par with my winning the lottery sans ticket.

[ViriLudant]

No, not unless they discover a defense and Luck cuts down on his mental lapses.

[crazycolt1]

No, not unless they discover a defense and Luck cuts down on his mental lapses.

Mental lapses? You never miss an opportunity to get your dig in on Luck do you? Are you aware that Luck runs the top offense in the league? I guess not.

[CheezyColt]

Lucks mental lapses aren't what's hurting this team right now. The defense and the run game are. Granted, when it comes to playoff games, Luck doesn't have a very good record so far of making sound decisions all the time, so in that regard, I'd agree with you. But talking about this year? Run game and defense are much more important fixes for the time being.

[backshoulderfade]

Of course they can.

[ViriLudant]

Mental lapses? You never miss an opportunity to get your dig in on Luck do you? Are you aware that Luck runs the top offense in the league? I guess not.

Yeah, and I saw him force a bad pass to Wayne that was intercepted .

And last playoffs , I saw him throw 4 INTs.

Yes, he has too many mental lapses in too many critical times.

Besides, when was the last time a #1 offense won the SB?

[ViriLudant]

Lucks mental lapses aren't what's hurting this team right now. The defense and the run game are. Granted, when it comes to playoff games, Luck doesn't have a very good record so far of making sound decisions all the time, so in that regard, I'd agree with you. But talking about this year? Run game and defense are much more important fixes for the time being.

I mentioned the defense first, but Crazy had to fixate on the Luck comment.

[Darryl C. Patrick]

Lucks mental lapses aren't what's hurting this team right now. The defense and the run game are. Granted, when it comes to playoff games, Luck doesn't have a very good record so far of making sound decisions all the time, so in that regard, I'd agree with you. But talking about this year? Run game and defense are much more important fixes for the time being.

IMO, it all comes down to the guys in the trenches. Imagine the possibility of the OL blasting holes for whoever the RB is. And Andrew being given all the time he needs to find all the weapons he has all day and comes out of the game relatively untouched. Then on the other side of the ball, what if the DL dominated and took away the running game no matter who the opponent was. Thus, giving the solid secondary we have a chance to do their thing. If that actually happens, the Colts chances are as good as anyone else's.

[backshoulderfade]

Yeah, and I saw him force a bad pass to Wayne that was intercepted .

And last playoffs , I saw him throw 4 INTs.

Yes, he has too many mental lapses in too many critical times.

Besides, when was the last time a #1 offense won the SB?

2009. I know it was probably rhetorical, but it's interesting nonetheless. 

[krunk]

Yes I do think it is very possible as long as we can get back to playing sound defense against the run.  I would also like to get the running game going again, but we can still score points without it.  The run defense, and maintaining the pass rush is the main key to this thing I think.  I'd like for us to be much better running the football, but if it does not happen we still have enough to make it to the end zone more than our fair share.  The key is the defense coming back together.

[Malakai432]

I voted yes because well, anything is possible. The odds are against the Colts but it is definitely a possibility.

[TKnight24]

Voted No

Now, if some team knocks out the playoffs before we get to them, then I'll come back and chance the vote to Yes

[backshoulderfade]

Voted No

Now, if some team knocks out the playoffs before we get to them, then I'll come back and chance the vote to Yes

What about if we run the table and they take a couple losses to Green Bay, plus a couple other teams? Will you believe then :O

[TKnight24]

What about if we run the table and they take a couple losses to Green Bay, plus a couple other teams? Will you believe then :O

If New England is our opponent in the playoffs in any way, shape or form then no. We're 0-3 against them in the Andrew Era and each time they dropped 40+ points

If we don't play them in the playoffs, I'll vote yes. Just that simple

[Tsarquise]

I mentioned the defense first, but Crazy had to fixate on the Luck comment.

Thou shalt not question Lord Luck on these forums. He is beyond reproach.

[pgt_rob]

No, not unless they discover a defense and Luck cuts down on his mental lapses.

Quit bashing on Luck. I also witnessed Tom Brady get picked off twice on Sunday night. Tom didn't have the greatest game unless you count handing it off like a "boss" a great game. Now get outta here!

[Track Guy]

Can the Colts make it to the big game? Sure, any team that gets in the playoff has a shot. Will they? Probably not. The lack of a running game hurts our offense and our defense isn't Super Bowl caliber at all. But with our passing attack it's still possible. If the right guys get hot at the right time who knows.

[Track Guy]

Yeah, and I saw him force a bad pass to Wayne that was intercepted .

And last playoffs , I saw him throw 4 INTs.

Yes, he has too many mental lapses in too many critical times.

Besides, when was the last time a #1 offense won the SB?

[B~Town]

No, not unless they discover a defense and Luck cuts down on his mental lapses.

[Superfly Jay]

No, not unless they discover a defense and Luck cuts down on his mental lapses.

Leave it up to someone with a creepy Bill Belichick AV to run his mouth. It was Brady who threw to picks in the game.

[OLD FAN MAN]

with this o-line  and pass rush we will be lucky to make the playoffs. no

[JlynRN]

I voted yes !!!  Once the playoffs come around, anything can happen.  Get hot at just the right time, and voila, we make a run for it !!!

 

Everyone, or maybe I should say, certain posters, keep bringing up Luck's 7 interceptions last year in the playoffs, as if that has anything to do with THIS year's playoffs.  It doesn't, but yettttt.... some people just can't let it go !!!

 

Yes we have work to do, but I still have faith in my team, always have, always will !!!   GOOOOOOOOOOO Colts !!!!

[csmopar]

Play offs what playoffs? ? Where's that Jim mora meme when you need it?

[Synthetic]

No. We think the Texans will just cause they beat up on a rare good Browns team.

[oldunclemark]

The Colts can be the No. 2 seed if they go 6-0 the rest of the way and Denver loses twice..

So, sure they can win the AFC

[Superman]

Thou shalt not question Lord Luck on these forums. He is beyond reproach.

 

He didn't question Luck. He implied that Luck is the reason this team can't/won't succeed in the playoffs. And that's absurd, to say the least. 

[RockThatBlue]

Yeah, and I saw him force a bad pass to Wayne that was intercepted .

And last playoffs , I saw him throw 4 INTs.

Yes, he has too many mental lapses in too many critical times.

Besides, when was the last time a #1 offense won the SB?

[Lef]

Of course. 6 games left. Then playoffs. Anything can happen and I believe until they are eliminated.

[Coltsince4]

Gotta have some Luck also and I'm not just talking the QB

[Andrew Luck's Beard]

Voted No

Now, if some team knocks out the playoffs before we get to them, then I'll come back and chance the vote to Yes

What if Brady gets hurt, Belichick catches a severe cold, Wilfork eats too many sausages prior to the game, all of the Patriots runningbacks are sent home due to tardiness?

[RandomFan]

Anyone who makes the playoffs has a legitimate chance.

 

A chance maybe, a legitimate chance? I don't agree.

[Gavin]

Yes basically what Superman said

[crazycolt1]

I mentioned the defense first, but Crazy had to fixate on the Luck comment.

Me, you and anyone who reads your comments are well aware of you and your snide comments anything Colts. You know exactly what I am referring to.

[braveheartcolt]

Voted No

Now, if some team knocks out the playoffs before we get to them, then I'll come back and chance the vote to Yes

The Patriots are not in the playoffs.