PreManningColtsFan Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 It's been 20 years since the worst Colts team ever and for the purposes of debate and entertainment, I wanted to start this thread. According to Wikipedia, the '91 squad set the record for the fewest points scored by an NFL team sinced going to a 16 game schedule with 143 total points or an average of 9 points per game. Pathetic. Offensively, the team was so bad, it didn't even score a td in 10 of the 16 games. So clearly, this would benefit our 2011 squad in a head to head game as our defense in 2011 is far worse than the one in '91. The '91 squad allowed 381 points in 16 games leaving an average of just under 24 points per game allowed.For comparison purposes, the 2011 squad, albeit through 9 games, has allowed 283 points or an alarming 31.4 points per game and has scored a total of 128 points leaving an average of 14 points per game. So, on average, we are losing by 17 points every game while the '91 squad got beat by an average of 15 points. Obviously this season is yet to be engrained into the record books and we'll see how it all finishes. That said, I wanted to post this prior to today's game. In the event we lose today in what is sure to be a model of offensive ineptitude for both teams, I am certain everyone will pile on and say this team would get whipped by our '91 squad. Regardless, this is what the seaason has come to for me. One thing is for certain, from a performance / potential perspective, this 2011 squad is far worse than '91 as we simply are far underachieving. Our personnel is far superior overall to '91. Regardless, I am curious to see what everyone has to say on this. Who wins, '91 Colts vs the 20 year anniversary squad of 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fx Stryker Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 All the 2011 Colts need is Jeff George. He would know how to run the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreManningColtsFan Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 We are now seeing what we knew all along on Painter. He's terrible. This offense is anemic. Depending upon what we do with Manning this year, it may be time to cut bait with Painter as well. We have gone 7 qtrs without an offensive TD with the last coming in the 4th qtr against Tennessee. If it weren't obvious prior to this game, if we should lose today, the Colts are 0-2 against Rookie QB's as Andy Dalton and Blayne Gabbert will have beaten us. Next week we have another rookie in Newton going up against us. While we can't blaim all of this on Painter, it's worth noting that rookie qb's are performing at a higher level than he is and he's in his 3rd year. The good part of what happened with Manning is a ton of exposure has been given to the needs of this team. Clearly after nearly 7 complete games of work, we have learned that Painter gives us zero chance of winning. In fact, he is yet to win a start even going back to "meaningless" games in past seasons. This team is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldunclemark Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 It's been 20 years since the worst Colts team ever and for the purposes of debate and entertainment, I wanted to start this thread. According to Wikipedia, the '91 squad set the record for the fewest points scored by an NFL team sinced going to a 16 game schedule with 143 total points or an average of 9 points per game. Pathetic. Offensively, the team was so bad, it didn't even score a td in 10 of the 16 games. So clearly, this would benefit our 2011 squad in a head to head game as our defense in 2011 is far worse than the one in '91. The '91 squad allowed 381 points in 16 games leaving an average of just under 24 points per game allowed.For comparison purposes, the 2011 squad, albeit through 9 games, has allowed 283 points or an alarming 31.4 points per game and has scored a total of 128 points leaving an average of 14 points per game. So, on average, we are losing by 17 points every game while the '91 squad got beat by an average of 15 points. Obviously this season is yet to be engrained into the record books and we'll see how it all finishes. That said, I wanted to post this prior to today's game. In the event we lose today in what is sure to be a model of offensive ineptitude for both teams, I am certain everyone will pile on and say this team would get whipped by our '91 squad. Regardless, this is what the seaason has come to for me. One thing is for certain, from a performance / potential perspective, this 2011 squad is far worse than '91 as we simply are far underachieving. Our personnel is far superior overall to '91. Regardless, I am curious to see what everyone has to say on this. Who wins, '91 Colts vs the 20 year anniversary squad of 2011.The 2011 team would win....This team isnt as bad as that 1991 team was and is far more talented...on offense.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltfaninnewyork Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 They would probaly battle to a 3-3 tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 All the 2011 Colts need is Jeff George. He would know how to run the offense. Knowing the Colts and how often they DONT change, the offense probalby hasn't changed that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedub75 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Win what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreManningColtsFan Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Win what?A head to head game. Who would win in a hypothetical game between the '91 Colts and the current squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedub75 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 A head to head game. Who would win in a hypothetical game between the '91 Colts and the current squad.LOL. I was just being facetious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreManningColtsFan Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 LOL. I was just being facetious.Gotcha. I suppose I could have been more specific in my title, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfergson727 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I think the '91 team wins. Our guys today couldn't hit water if they fell out of a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Adelaide Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd say the 91 Colts. At least they won one game. Better record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahagga73 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 91 Colt's 7 to 3.This 2011 team has better talent besides QB but George could at least throw the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahagga73 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 The 2011 team would win....This team isnt as bad as that 1991 team was and is far more talented...on offense..Yeah but 2011 has Painter,the equalizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfiles Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 91 Colts win 7-3 on a Clarence Verdin Punt return for Touchdown against the 2011 horrible coverage team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imacoltfan Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I think either team struggles to beat the 1981 2-14 team or even the 1993 4-12 team which featured (3) 9-6 wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 08' Lion's v 11' Colts. It will be debated before long.11 Colts would win against the 91 squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahagga73 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 91 Colts win 7-3 on a Clarence Verdin Punt return for Touchdown against the 2011 horrible coverage team.BINGO,XFILES is the winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahagga73 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I think either team struggles to beat the 1981 2-14 team or even the 1993 4-12 team which featured (3) 9-6 wins.dont forget the 81 0-8-1 team.Bet you Indy era fans didn't know we did go winless once.Tied the Packers,I remember watching that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipljeff Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 No trim until the Colts win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horseshoepower Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Don't forget the 1982 Baltimore Colts 0-8-1, still the 1991 Colts offense scored 29 points against the Jets on the road for a 1 point win. the other 15 games 114? points ouch. I just can't believe the Colts are worse than the 1991 team. The Colts get another shot at Jacksonville 1-1-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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