HungarianColtsFan's Blog

I have to think to myself on this one HungarianColtsFan: Should there be a ton of pressure on this team? Last year's team was on the verge of an 0-16 year. We were beaten 62-7 by the Saints. This represented the 3rd worst loss in the history of professional American football.

If the Colts had not fired Larry Coyer (the Cover 2 Destroyer)we would have gone 0-16. Mike Murphy took it personally when he replaced Coyer and said "We will not be 0-16."

I agree with you that 3-13 is the standard that needs to be overtaken. I looked at the schedule and I predict 7-9. 8-8 is a success as you say. I think the pressure should lie squarely on the shoulders of the teams playing the new look Colts. Why?

The defense will be agressive from day 1 of camp and will not quit bringing the heat. Pagano will not allow it. Manusky is known as a conservative coach. Pagano will not let a 'prevent' defense to be played in the 3rd quarter.(Coyer played one in the 1st)

Call me crazy, but I like the early Bye week. A new team can use a couple of days off to think, and also practice the things that may not have worked against the Bears, Vikings and Jags. By the way, I predict a 2-1 start.(OUCH, did I say that?)

I know I am being pretty positive on who the pressure will be on. One person needs to know one thing and state it proudly. "I am Andrew Luck." The 'other guy is gone. Lets get another 14 years of Colts history started. Go Colts!!

I am personally predicting 6-10 for us thus yr, but playoffs for next year. Given the cap situation after this year, it has been reported we will have around 50 Mil in cap room to spend. With all that room we should have room to sign good guys and could afford to gave high picks as well. Now as for that we are under pressure I agree. Caldwell was given one bad season and then was fired. I would expect the same if Pagano does as bad as last year. While I do not see that happening thats my thought on the whole thing. Brent, I also like the boldness that we go 2-1... thats confidence that I agree with 100%....

HCF, I like what you said regarding Jim Caldwell, good QB coach & a lousy head coach. I wouldn't be too quick to believe the press & praise on Andrew Luck either. Now, I'm not saying the kid isn't talented. Heck, his dad played backup QB for the Houston Oilers. Luck understands the ebbs & flows of a season & the significance of locker room chemistry. Just be realistic about his rookie season Colts fans. I see us at 6-10 or 7-9 at best. Within 3 years, we will be in the Playoffs hunt again. It takes time to get the right pieces in place.

Are we "Under Pressure" as you suggest? No, not really right now we are attempting to lay down the running & defensive toughness mindset for the next decade.

Another well written blog HCF...Keep it up my friend!!!

What a great song! thanks for making me think of it.

I have no doubt that the gm, coach, and players can handle it

Fans will make noise about it but, hey, that's part of it

"cause love's such an old fashioned word, and love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night and love dares you to change our way of caring about ourselves" .. What a fanstastic song, so underrated, because of the fantastic beat and scatting I don't think many people pay attention to how clever and deep the words are! But I digress.. I just think it is appropriate you mentioned this song regarding the new Colts because I think they will also be underrated. I think the defense will hold strong to many wins this season that many will not expect. Yes we need offense and a good QB, but defense will give the Colts at least an 8-8 season! Underrated and Under Pressure! GO COLTS!