[What's Next Or Dare I Ask?]

Pretty sure I remember seeing somewhere that Wayne and Saturday stated that they would follow Peyton wherever he goes.Be another 2 huge losses.

[Different/less Emotional Perspective On Roster Moves]

Hard to take all the cuts/changes.Lots of decent guys losing jobs,hate to see em go.But,yes,do have to take a step back and be realistic/objective and realize yes they are nearing retirement.

Would just like to say thanks for all your contributions and good luck wherever you all may end up.

[Upset With Irsay [Merge]]

Well,as far as Peyton not wanting to be a part of the new system,I believe I remember in one part of the speech where Irsay himself said that Peyton didn't want to leave but Irsay talked him out of it.

[Happy Peyton Memories]

Anytime he steamed Beli and Brady up is good for me!LOL.Hafta love anytime you come back and beat the Pats,especially in playoffs.

Watching him after the SB win was pretty good too.

Commercials were excellent too,he never really took himself TOO seriously.

And of course his community work with all the kids stuff.

[Upset With Irsay [Merge]]

Well I guess the "Suck for Luck" campaign everyone wanted was successful.

Not sure how I feel about the whole mess yet.Have been a fan since they moved here,but this whole mess is suspect,confusing,questionable,I don't know.

As far as the conference,there was no real bottom line,concrete reason given.The way it sounds to me,Irsay was trying to get him out yet still look like he's doing a decent thing.The only thing that was said was "circumstances",?I could understand changing the system,it needs to be done.But even if Manning doesn't fit into the system,why let him go?Give him a coaching job or an assistant job or something.Look how many teams have ex-players in coaching/executive positions.

As far as the money,I don't think Peyton was fixed on not negotiating,he's done it already in the past to make room for other players.The bad thing about this,in addition to Manning leaving,there will probably be others who have already stated they will follow him wherever he goes.I think Bob Irsay probably would have found a better way of handling this,maybe I'm wrong but I think he had a little more respect for his players.

One thing I can say that is almost sure to happen is the STHs will start disappearing for the short term anyway.I myself am not sure if I'll watch(may be black out days again anyway) come time for the season to start.Not that it matters,lol.Have a few months to think and try to sort things out I guess.

Bottom line,Mr. Peyton Manning:words cannot express the appreciation I'm sure everyone has for all you've done for the Colts,the city,and the state for that matter.Hopefully your good fortune continues,you will be sorely missed and am deeply sorry for the outcome.

:manning:

[Jeff Saturday On Nfl Network]

Seems like he'd be a decent commentator,his commercials are all right.Could be another Goose,he's not bad at it.

[How You Became A Fan?]

We used to live in Cincy so course I was a Bengals fan.Then the old man got transferred to Indiana in 1980.This was shortly after the Bengals dropped 2 SBs to the 9ers and then of course the Colts moved here in 84,so it was a pretty easy choice to start watching the Colts.Well,watching or for the most part through most of the 80s and early 90s,listening to Lamey,lol.Then Marchibroda and the gang came to town and things starting getting better,Steelers, 95 one reception away,how awesome?

So,regardless of what happens,things have been a lot worse.Probably will continue to watch em.

[Only We Can Stop It]

I have to agree and say enough with the speculation already.Not to disrespect anyone's opinion,but enough rumoring and guessing.Just relax and let them sort it out and wait for something to actually be decided.I have to admit that yes I've stated a few speculations myself but at the same time I haven't commented on any posts lately because the majority have been PM/JI posts.Surely there are Colts issues to decide aren't there?

[The Thought Makes Me Sick...]

You're right: Marino > Brady

Yea,I've watched long enough to see Marino versus the Colts.Sucked big time,lol.Was glad to see the Colts get outta East.Was as big a rivalry as NE now.

[Mod Note: Pats Fans/other Visitors, Please Remember This Is A Colts Forum]

Exactly!Much as myself and many others probably dislike the idea of NE being here,have to be respectful and hospitable about it and hope the Gmen can win.

[Indianapolis City Full Of Patriots Fans]

Bottom line is yes it's not a good thing that NE will be in Luke for the SB.But at the same time,it's only a game and regardless of personal feelings,need to be decent and respect their accomplishment.Unlike say SF where you can get shot or NY where you can get a beatdown.

[Peyton's Commercial]

The Bus,muffed coin flip,Peyton as a ref,all good,lol!

[Indianapolis City Full Of Patriots Fans]

Just great,how did he miss that kick??

[Peyton Petition]

Just to clarify,I respect Peyton's and Irsay's decision-that is no ones business but their own.Not trying to dictate the decision making process via Tebow/Rodgers.Doesn't really matter if Luck is drafted or not that is their decision to make.Just kind of coming up with ideas to let Peyton know regardless of what happens,he is appreciated for all he's done.

So no offense to anyone's opinions and sorry if I displeased anyone.GO COLTS!

[Irsays Latest Tweet]

LOL,think he's tired of hearing everybody talking bout the whole mess and all the rumors floating around?

[Peyton Petition]

_{Oh no,I didn't mean to disrespect Peyton's decision,that's his business.And this is just preliminary speculation nothing has been decided yet.Just floating a idea.}

[Peyton Petition]

Is it possible and/or how could we go about starting a petition/open letter for Irsay to convince him to keep Peyton around and give him some kind of administrative position if he is unable to play?

I myself feel it would be disrepectful to just kick him to the curb imo.I don't know,anyone else feel the same or am I just being silly?

[Caldwell Fired [Merge with Poll]]

I believe Caldwell was only doing what Polian was telling him to do as far as game day strategy.The Polians were fired,pure opinion and my opinion doesn't really matter , for not having a long term plan.Caldwell,again pure opinion/speculation,was fired for game day performance,thus the fall guy.

This is normal for a NFL coach anyway.It doesn't matter how well a job you do of coaching,if the numbers aren't there regardless of whatever reason,no excuses,the coach is the first to go.

It would have been interesting to see how he did without being controlled and being able to execute his own game plans.

[Caldwell Fired [Merge with Poll]]

Caldwell was the fall guy.He was simply a puppet of the Polians trying to deal with a limited supply of tools available to try to make the best of a terrible situation compounded by the fact the Polians didn't have a long term master plan.

[Question About The Excitement For The New Erea]

Ok imo there shouldn't even be any debate about whther to keep Peyton especially after all he's done for the Colts and the city.Even if he can't play,give him a coaching position and if there aren't any available then create one.

To even think about booting him out on the street after all he's done is enough for me to maybe think about watching the Colts anymore,not that it matters,LOL!

Look at Elway and the situation there.The Broncos made the situation work and Peyton has done just as much if not more than Elway.

[Who Would You Like To See Come To Indy For The Sb?]

I would have to agree and pick Harbaugh over Eli seeing as how Eli has already won one andHarbaugh missed by a reception in 95.Another Harbaugh match up would be good too,first meeting in regular season wasn't bad.Brother Bowl 46,lol.

[Who Would You Like To See Come To Indy For The Sb?]

Good job Eli and the G-men.Only bad thing it creates a dilemna on the NFC side,Eli or Harbaugh? And let's hope Baltimore can do something to stop the Pats.

[Who Would You Like To See Come To Indy For The Sb?]

Whoo hoo!Captain Comeback does it again!Way to go Harbaugh,take em all the way!

[What Makes A Fan?]

Well,I've watched pretty much every game I could since they moved here.I used to live in Cincy and followed the Bengals till they blew 2 SBs and we moved up here in 80,shortly after came the Colts.

I've only been fortunate enough to attend 3 games in person,2 in Dome 1 Luke.Nice thing about not having the opportunity to attend on a regular basis is you really appreciate it,lol.

Been 28 years now,wow,doesn't seem that long.Been good and bad,but it's been fun."Lord help our Colts" :foam:

[Who Would You Like To See Come To Indy For The Sb?]

Salivating? ..harldly on their mind. The SB is a neutral site. Too many of you are confusing it with your team. Its a stadium only. There's absolutely nothing to rub in your faces.

Just a rivalry/competition comment,not being entirely serious,sorry.Will try not to sound too conspiracy theory in the future.