From the Boston Herald

[OldManP]

Much more balanced preview of tonight's game.

 

"The Patriots will host their playoff opener tonight against the Colts in a terrific quarterback matchup between one of the all-time greats and one of the brightest stars of the next generation. Expect a fun game with two teams that show no quit, and the winner advances to the AFC Championship next Sunday. Here are five things to watch at Gillette Stadium."

 

http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/01/colts_v_pats_five_things_to_watch_tonight

[Crunked]

Thanks for posting the link, an interesting read

[MR. Blueblood]

Nice to see a well written article that isn't full of garbage like the one posted earlier this week.

[PrincetonTiger]

Nice read

[ViriLudant]

Good luck today, Colts fans. It should be a great game. I for one certainly am not anticipating a blow out one way or the other; it should be a close thrilling game!

Just as an FYI: most Patriot fans no longer dislike (or loathe) the Colts anymore. That ended with Peyton and Polian leaving. There's more of a respectful attitude towards the Colts held by Patriot fans. Luck's a good kid.

I of course hope for a Patriots win, but respect this Colts team.

[Shane Bond]

Just as an FYI: most Patriot fans no longer dislike (or loathe) the Colts anymore. That ended with Peyton and Polian leaving. There's more of a respectful attitude towards the Colts held by Patriot fans. Luck's a good kid.

I of course hope for a Patriots win, but respect this Colts team.

Wait till Luck beats you a few times.

[Deathiltis]

[Gramz]

Well, of course this would never happen,   (the two of them on the field at the same time)  but still Funny  

[amfootball]

Wait till Luck beats you a few times.

Always with the sunshine form you, huh? A great, respectful post from VLT and you post this drivel.

[Gramz]

Always with the sunshine form you, huh? A great, respectful post from VLT and you post this drivel.

It wasn't all that respectful......  It was a back-handed (or straightforward)  Dig at Peyton.   He never misses passing  on an opportunity to do that.

[amfootball]

It wasn't all that respectful......  It was a back-handed (or straightforward)  Dig at Peyton.   He never misses passes on an opportunity to do that.

Didn't even catch that Gramz.

 

I will be thinking of you tmr when Peyton takes the field.

[Chucklez]

Always with the sunshine form you, huh? A great, respectful post from VLT and you post this drivel.

Dont worry not everyone is like that. I have a healthy respect for the Pats, doesnt mean I like them, but respect nonetheless.

[amfootball]

Dont worry not everyone is like that. I have a healthy respect for the Pats, doesnt mean I like them, but respect nonetheless.

Same here with me and the Colts. Although I do agree with Virludant that this team with Luck is very likeable and hard to hate. And I have always loved Reggie.

[Chucklez]

Same here with me and the Colts. Although I do agree with Virludant that this team with Luck is very likeable and hard to hate. And I have always loved Reggie.

Obviously this is slightly biased, but Luck is a special kid and yeah I think it is hard not to like him. He is so humble and appreciates the game, it's not about him either it's about the team. He even gives defenders props when they sack him or tackle him down, how can you not like this guy? 

The power of the neck beard holds many secrets....

[ViriLudant]

It wasn't all that respectful......  It was a back-handed (or straightforward)  Dig at Peyton.   He never misses passing  on an opportunity to do that.

Says the Broncos fan.

[OldManP]

Obviously this is slightly biased, but Luck is a special kid and yeah I think it is hard not to like him. He is so humble and appreciates the game, it's not about him either it's about the team. He even gives defenders props when they sack him or tackle him down, how can you not like this guy? 

The power of the neck beard holds many secrets....

Like yesterday's soup?

[Tark The Shark]

I thought it was interesting to see how Brady and Luck stats are similar in their first couple seasons as starters.

 

Both were 23-11 in their first 2 seasons as starters, including playoffs.

 

Personally, I have a bad feeling about this game in particular. But if we escape NE with a win, I expect us to beat the Broncos/Chargers and go to the SB.

[love the shoe]

Good luck today, Colts fans. It should be a great game. I for one certainly am not anticipating a blow out one way or the other; it should be a close thrilling game!

Just as an FYI: most Patriot fans no longer dislike (or loathe) the Colts anymore. That ended with Peyton and Polian leaving. There's more of a respectful attitude towards the Colts held by Patriot fans. Luck's a good kid.

I of course hope for a Patriots win, but respect this Colts team.

 

 

Good luck today, Colts fans. It should be a great game. I for one certainly am not anticipating a blow out one way or the other; it should be a close thrilling game!

Just as an FYI: most Patriot fans no longer dislike (or loathe) the Colts anymore. That ended with Peyton and Polian leaving. There's more of a respectful attitude towards the Colts held by Patriot fans. Luck's a good kid.

I of course hope for a Patriots win, but respect this Colts team.

and I will never understand why they disliked either ,

[Gramz]

Says the Broncos fan.

Correction:  Peyton Fan   ~  Not a Secret to anyone here.

[AntonMcG]

Good luck today, Colts fans. It should be a great game. I for one certainly am not anticipating a blow out one way or the other; it should be a close thrilling game!

Just as an FYI: most Patriot fans no longer dislike (or loathe) the Colts anymore. That ended with Peyton and Polian leaving. There's more of a respectful attitude towards the Colts held by Patriot fans. Luck's a good kid.

I of course hope for a Patriots win, but respect this Colts team.

 

You no longer hate the Colts because Luck's a good kid... so presumably Manning was not? Despite him being incredibly humble and respectful through his career...?

 

Patriot logic.

[manning04]

good read. Gotta hope Gordy does not get picked on too much this game and we can  hold them to short runs on early downs force them into 3rd and longs. and hope our OL shows up today and it should be a close game.

[OldManP]

I thought it was interesting to see how Brady and Luck stats are similar in their first couple seasons as starters.

 

Both were 23-11 in their first 2 seasons as starters, including playoffs.

 

Personally, I have a bad feeling about this game in particular. But if we escape NE with a win, I expect us to beat the Broncos/Chargers and go to the SB.

I agree. Whoever wins tonight will go to the SB.

[OldManP]

Pretty spot-on analysis, as things turned out.

[ViriLudant]

You no longer hate the Colts because Luck's a good kid... so presumably Manning was not? Despite him being incredibly humble and respectful through his career...?

 

Patriot logic.

You know what they say about assuming, right?

[AntonMcG]

You know what they say about assuming, right?

 

What they say about assumptions is incorrect and exists purely to support silly comments like the one I am quoting. Assumptions hold merit more often than not, and on this occasion appears entirely justified.

 

Go back to hating the Colts, because you can rest assured that the feeling is mutual.

[chad72]

To be honest, when we went into that 4th qtr. trailing 22-29, I had a glimmer of hope.

 

The 4th qtr., which had been our strength all year long, did not unfold the way we wanted.

 

Sometimes, I felt Urban Meyer would have called for more designed QB runs on those 3rd and shorts than our coaches did and hate to say it, it would have worked!!!