Jerome Bettis just said we can be a team to challenge the Broncos (ESPN)

[smittywerb]

Just saw it on a segment on ESPN.  He said that we have the offense that can keep the ball away from Peyton and also said we have the offense that "Peyton wish he had".

 

Man, I tell you, just this summer we were going to barely break 7 wins, now we are a team that can challenge the Broncos?  

 

We are witnessing the monster coming alive.

[chad72]

Just saw it on a segment on ESPN.  He said that we have the offense that can keep the ball away from Peyton and also said we have the defense that "Peyton wish he had".

 

Man, I tell you, just this summer we were going to barely break 7 wins, now we are a team that can challenge the Broncos?  

 

We are witnessing the monster coming alive.

 

Fixed it for ya.

[throwing BBZ]

Whats he been smoking?

[lollygagger8]

The Bus must have gotten hit by a bus. 

[BOTT]

Long way to go, but the offensive performance against SF is exactly what you need vs the Broncos. Wouldn't exactly be a new strategy against Peyton.

[TKnight24]

Fixed it for ya.

I see what you did there Chad

[Dark Superman]

I can see it though.

We will have the same approach as we did agaianst SF..

I believe the 49ers have a better overall defense..

But Peyton and those weapons will score against any defense..

It's tough..

[MTC]

It's one game.

[Poster X]

Jerome Bettis had a lot of carries in his career, and a few hard hits.... so give the man a break.

Go Colts.

[BOTT]

Fixed it for ya.

Didn't Denver have one of the top defenses last yeAr? Statistically anyway

[ColtStrong2]

Long sustained drives are what's needed against the broncos. And we need to score almost every time we get the ball.

[BOTT]

Whats he been smoking?

I heard similar responses last week

[braveheartcolt]

A little bit premature I'd suggest. Let's see what we do in our next few games. I'm thinking if our run game is respected a bit more, Mr Luck might have a field day or two....

[pgt_rob]

It will be tough. Peyton is on a rampage to winning a superbowl this year and they have more experienced tougher receivers than we have. The only way to beat the Broncos would be scoring on every possession, while doing so eat up the clock with loooooong drives. We can put up with their defense if we run the ball.

[smittywerb]

Fixed it for ya.

 

Well both if you ask me, he never had a DEPENDABLE running game nor defense.  Andrew looks like he will have both in a years time.

[Rich Cannon]

Don't think were on the Broncos level especially on offense but our running game thus far looks like we can compete with almost anyone.  

[GoodLuck]

LOL @ Peyton wanting this offense. The only thing Indy has that Peyton wants is a domed stadium come winter

[ColtsFanMikeC]

Looking at the Bronco's schedule the only 3 teams that I think could challenge them this regular season:

 

#1 Kansas City (at KC)

#2 Indy

#3 Houston

 

In the playoffs, I think they could potentially have trouble with Seattle, Atlanta or SF in the Super Bowl (yea, we just smoked SF, but if they get Crabtree, Manningham, and Davis back they are a different team -- I happen to think Harbaugh is a very good coach and they will be a dangerous team).

 

I think a few teams in the AFC could challenge them, and if we can keep running the way that we did vs. SF we are certainly one of them.  The thing is, as much as I love Peyton -- he has always struggled a bit in the cold, especially in the cold/wet and he may very well get them in Denver if the Donkeys win home-field advantage.  In very sloppy conditions, I can see any team that can run/stop the run giving them trouble.  The problem with Denver is their D is very good, and they are missing 2 of their best players (Von Miller and Champ Bailey) so they should improve.  The other problem is, with Welker and Moreno on the field, Denver can execute a very quick, efficient passing attack.  If a team can stop their run in harsh conditions, and some how figure out how to stop their dink/dunk passing attack, I can see Peyton having a bit of trouble if forced to go deep to Thomas and Decker all game (especially if he is getting pressure from the front 7).

 

I still think the Broncos are hands-down favorites to go to the SB from the AFC, but I think there are a few teams (Indy included) that can give them trouble.  I think they might be in big trouble with the SB being played outdoors in NJ (that field is always very windy and will likely be cold/humid and possibly precipitation in snow/sleet/rain during February). 

[corgi]

LOL @ Peyton wanting this offense. The only thing Indy has that Peyton wants is a domed stadium come winter

That's one more thing Indy has to offer than you do.

[CantBeStopped]

Hes not the only one. First take this morning stephen smith said the broncos will finish 14-2 with the two losses coming from chiefs pats or colts

[Coffeedrinker]

Well both if you ask me, he never had a DEPENDABLE running game nor defense.  Andrew looks like he will have both in a years time.

Oh, I don't know that James guy was a pretty dependable running back for the Colts for a lot of years.

[Stephen]

To beat the broncos we'd have to have long possessions that end in tds plus be the last one to get ball in 4th quarter so we can score with next to no time for peyton to comeback.

[Gavin]

Oh, I don't know that James guy was a pretty dependable running back for the Colts for a lot of years.

well 5, there was a few years there, but could not sustain it

[Coffeedrinker]

well 5, there was a few years there, but could not sustain it

:rolleyes  Leading rusher in Colts history and that on a pass first team.

[HarassedOffTheSite]

It's one game.

 

Yeah, I think too many folks are going overboard.

 

We beat San Francisco and it is a great win. However, our offensive play calling left something to be desired. Had the 49ers not been as injured on offense, I think they would've taken advantage of the many opportunities we gave them in the first half & 3rd quarter.

 

We outlasted them and we got the win fair & square. But I honestly think it hinged on the 49ers' problems more than our prowess.

[braveheartcolt]

A lot of games, a lot of injuries, a lot of bad calls, a lot of bad bounces and a lot of DUI's before we annoint anyone as champions elect.

[Gavin]

:rolleyes:  Leading rusher in Colts history and that on a pass first team.

like I said, he was great for 5 years for us, could sustain it some, I just wish we could have gotten another year or two with him

[braveheartcolt]

Like we never had any starters out.

[Vance]

Jeez. With a STUD at quarterback, an amazing defense, and now super talent at RB? How could you guys NOT win the super bowl? Anything less is a failure, in my opinion. You should win the AFCS by at least 4 games.

[HarassedOffTheSite]

Like we never had any starters out.

 

And we did this week. So I'm not taking that away from us. 6 Colts' starters out. But had the 49ers had their people, they would've taken advantage of the opportunities (resulting to me from some less than aggressive play calling) that we gave them. 

[dgambill]

Sky is falling!!! Sky is falling!!! Oh wait...wrong week!!! SB CHAMPS!!! SB CHAMPS!!!

[Ace Boogie]

One game doesn't define a whole season, but I will say if we take this game as a blueprint, people better watch out. I actually like where things are now, where we're flying under the radar. Before this game, no one gave us a chance. Let the haters and disbelievers continue to do what they do best. We'll let our play do all the talking. Like Coach P has been preaching, stay humble!

[corgi]

Jeez. With a STUD at quarterback, an amazing defense, and now super talent at RB? How could you guys NOT win the super bowl? Anything less is a failure, in my opinion. You should win the AFCS by at least 4 games.

^ This guy gets it. :clap:

[Coffeedrinker]

Sky is falling!!! Sky is falling!!! Oh wait...wrong week!!! SB CHAMPS!!! SB CHAMPS!!!

Unfortunately, I can only "like" this once.  If possible I would select "Like" at least 100 times.

[BOTT]

Jeez. With a STUD at quarterback, an amazing defense, and now super talent at RB? How could you guys NOT win the super bowl? Anything less is a failure, in my opinion. You should win the AFCS by at least 4 games.

Don't you have some obvious double standards to point out to the world?

[chrisfarley]

Jerome, put the pipe down, step away from the table, take two aspirin, and then call me in the morning.

[Jules]

Jeez. With a STUD at quarterback, an amazing defense, and now super talent at RB? How could you guys NOT win the super bowl? Anything less is a failure, in my opinion. You should win the AFCS by at least 4 games.

 

Way to state the obvious Vance...

[RomanianColtsFan]

It's nice of him to say that but I disagree. Did he see Peyton playing last night or this season? Our defense is the kind Peyton used to pick apart. Remember those Ravens games? OK, I'd like to add, Colts should be able to compete with Denver if Andrew can keep up with Peyton. 

[Jules]

Jerome, put the pipe down, step away from the table, take two aspirin, and then call me in the morning.

 

Yeah I know totally. How could we possibly even fathom competing in the playoffs with the golden ones in Denver if we make it back in? I mean they got all those receivers and TDs.......we never saw that before with Manning!!! It's usually a guaranteed championship!!!!

[bayone]

 acually

 

many an analyst have said this as we have now a team that can play smash mouth, an accurate Passer thats smart and also knows when to run, and a better d than many have thought, that is an all around team that can play some power ball

 

Seahawks were the other team most noted

 

man i just had a good rest after last night but still woozy

 

 

Just saw it on a segment on ESPN.  He said that we have the offense that can keep the ball away from Peyton and also said we have the offense that "Peyton wish he had".

 

Man, I tell you, just this summer we were going to barely break 7 wins, now we are a team that can challenge the Broncos?  

 

We are witnessing the monster coming alive.

 

Fixed it for ya.

 

Good rest, needed it, still woozy

 

Sky is falling!!! Sky is falling!!! Oh wait...wrong week!!! SB CHAMPS!!! SB CHAMPS!!!