Peytongirl
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If the fans take this out on Luck they are *s and imo not Colt fans but Manning fans. When you are hoping your new players fail to make your old ones look better you are a sad sad person and a bad fan.
Just like all the fans who took out their frustrations with the management for pulling starters on Painter. Sad. Luck is in for a very bumpy ride. If he is made of strong stuff, he will better for weathering it.
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+1, actually
+ 4 from my household
Yes, I tried explaining this to my son today. Peyton is his hero. He saw Peyton cry on TV. Out of the words of a kid, "How could Mr. Irsay just throw him away like that? What about respect, Mom? You told me that the Colts are all about respect." Then he storms off in tears.
I was embarrassed to call myself a Colts fan at that point. Truly embarrassed. This is NOT the organization I thought I loved.
People want to talk about loyalty and that "real" fans will support their team. Yeah, well loyalty is a 2-way street.
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I think you could use a virtual hug, PG. Not because of anything that you have said......I just get the feeling that you are taking this hard in silence. Maybe I'm wrong. Just a gut feeling.
Thanks. You have no idea, actually.
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Sorry PG its just that i can't see anyone actually rooting aganist the team that they say they support, I honestly doubt that Manning would even want them to do that either. I'll back off from saying the word.
Thank you. There is far too much division already and emotions are high. But calling out fans is just not the way to go.
I remember when the starters were rested, the fans went beserk and the people who supported the team and Irsay and Polian were called names as well. It is funny how things change.
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scorched earth policy never works...you rebuild is stages
complete change from the ground up - on field and front office?
great set up!
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Jeff Saturday said yesterday that Peyton would put the game first ahead of himself at the presser, say all the right things and make it seems like it is all okay. Which is just what he did.
It doesn't mean that it is.
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Well, thank you Mr Irsay for completely destroying your football franchise in a final display of insanity that tore down what shreds of respect, loyalty and even continuity I thought that the Colts organization had left. Yes, let's kick loose the player that more than anyone else has carried this football franchise to success, and has in many ways brought new vigor to the franchises home Indianapolis. Yes, let's tell that man to leave so that we can completely rebuild of the basis of luck - not Luck, I mean luck. No one knows whether this rookie QB will have the beans for the NFL, there is no continuity on the team at all. The Offense and Defense are being rebuilt from the ground up, the coaching staff is completely different, and I've never heard of one of the fron office or coachins staff before. So now we have a team of unknowns with unknown players and an unknown quantity at QB. Yay us, we are the new Detroit Lions. I'll remember the sheer insanity of this time when in 30 years the Colts will *still* be introduced as the "Rebuilding since 2012 Indianapolis Colts".
To be honest though I am completely disgusted with the franchise and much of the fan base that has no problem tossing aside Peyton manning. after what that single player has meant to the city and franchise. There are a lot of people that ought to be utterly ashamed of themselves right now, but are not. The Colts organization is first and foremost among that, I have no respect for you at all now. I do not understand your thinking or decision making at all.
For years now people have seen a sea of blue at home games, number 18 jerseys outnumbering everything else by a wide margin. But in a single stroke that era is gone. No more #18, no more #63, no more #44, no #86, no #93, for that matter no #88 or #21. What's left? Just a horseshoe. I guess someone really does believe that horseshoes are lucky. I don't believe in luck, nor for that matter do I believe in Luck. I do believe in respect, loyalty and some semblence of continuity, here we have none.
One final thought, how many football franchises have successfully rebuilt themselves after removing every fan favorite player from the roster along with the recognized names in the front office and coaching staff? Yeah, not many huh? Forget the performance on the field for a moment, we're're talking about players that are great fan favorites, and in the case of Peyton Manning, we're talking about a player that in many ways is *the* fan favorite. Now the team has nothing. Scorched earth.
I don't know how to describe how I feel; angry, disappointed, confused, worried, these are all words that might cover some of it. But I think I mostly feel completely let down by the franchise that I chose to love.
I don't know what the future holds for the Colts, and sadly, I don't really care right now. It's not about being a fan of Peyton, it's about the franchise and the way that franchise behaves and deals with things. Peyton talked yesterday about doing things the right way. At least *someone* knows how to do that. It seems that the folks in charge of the Colts forgot how to do that sometime during the last 8 months.
Can I continue being a Colts Fan? I don't know. right now, they are not the team I thought they were, and that is a huge disappointment.
All I can say right now is that this deserved a quote and a +1. I cannot even put my own feelings into words right now...at least any that will make it through the censor.
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You all can stop using that word (bandwagon) anytime now. You are using it as an insult and that is against the rules.
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Well, the goose who lays the golden eggs was just shipped out of town, so...
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No but the bandwagon will be much lighter.
And the Luck bandwagon will be heavier...for a little while.
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Never gonna be the same for me. But whatever. Life goes on.
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Which leads me to believe that he understands the Colts fanbase.
Maybe, maybe not. It will certainly be a transition and rebuilding for the organization, city and fanbase.
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Please don't turn this or any other thread into a fan bash session.
As stated earlier, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion - including Doogan.
Many people may feel similar and just because you don't agree doesn't mean you are better or vice-versa.
Lots of fans feel very disillusioned by all of this because it is not indicative of the organization we have come to love and respect over the years.
There are reasons beyond Peyton Manning that made me a fan of the Colts. I (personally) am having a hard time finding many of them right now.
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Total politics going on here. I have posted several posts of my opinion of Irsay and ALL were removed! And Irsay has the nerve to call Peyton a "politician". I am sure this will be removed too.
Posts are removed only when they break forum rules. You cannot toss insults around regardless of who you aim them at - Irsay, Manning, Belicheck, Brady, fellow posters, the moon...no difference. End of story.
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If they both want this and they both are all emotional...then what is the problem. I just don't get it.
Forget Luck for the moment, he has time to sit. Forget the GM, Irsay is the owner.
If Peyton is healthy and he wants to stay in Indy and if Irsay really wants him to stay and play, then I don't get the problem.
They both have said they would work it out. Peyton said he would take less, Irsay said Peyton could play here if he wanted.
Saying Peyton would have to compete for what is HIS team is just plain a slap in the face (IMHO) and that might be the issue here. If so, I do lose respect for this organization. They do owe Peyton more than I can even put into a post.
But seriously, if they are both truly emotional over this, what the heck is the problem?
Yeah...I am ticked.
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I caught it, but chose not to respond until now.
Thinking back now, with hindsight, Irsay was prophetic about the possible fan response in his tweet, wasn't he?
Maybe he already had this in mind.
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I know exactly how you feel, Frog. But it keeps us out of trouble. ;)
Very true, Tuba. A little perspective is indeed needed right now.
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Well if he feels
that way he has a right to post what he feels as you post what you feel. That is what a forum is for posting your thoughts. JMO
That is exactly right, Susie. Insulting others is a fast way to time outs. We are all entitled to our opinions.
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Andy, I hate it, but I am sure you know that. But I have to self-censor as much as anyone. ;) It only takes a second to read what you have written before you hit the "post" button.
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Yes, fans are angry or upset or excited. Whatever you are personally feeling, emotions are running high.
This is a FAN FORUM so it is where we come to talk about our team and players. Cool. That is what it is for. But we have rules for a reason. If things are let go, there are problems.
So vent, debate, discuss, rant (within reason), cry, yell...whatever. Loads of emoticons for most of that.
But don't insult each other. Don't be nasty toward Irsay or Manning or whoever. Wishing death on someone over business is ridiculous. Being ugly toward each other because of how one another feels about major issues is also just wrong. So don't do it.
Everyone here has a right to his or her opinion on the matters at hand. It does not make you a better fan or less of a fan. So just stop all of that mess. We are all fans or we would not be here.
If you are new here and just signed up to have your say, you would be WELL ADVISED to read the rules.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
PG
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Cleaned up the thread, but will everyone PLEASE remember the rules of the forum. No matter how much we are upset or which "side" we are put on in issues...we still have to keep things civil. Or close to it. Thanks.
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Did anyone consider that if Luck is successful, he will take up as much cap space as Manning did in a couple of years? Limiting the opportunity to achieve a well rounded team, again? Just a thought
Especially with all of the hype...
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It is not official, it did not come from the Colts and Peyton and Irsay are still talking. More media hype?
If so, biggest egg on faces in a long time.
If so, biggest egg on faces in a long time.
Thank You Letters To Peyton
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Very nice idea. Perhaps a sticky to replace the get well thread (it will stay open, just not stickied). Everyone can write what they wish...but keep it all on the up and up.
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