The New England Game [Merge]

[Dustin]

Does anybody secretly wish that Peyton comes back to play in this game? Just for this one game.

[dn4192]

Not at all, it means nothing, the well being of Peyton long term is far more important.

[Andy]

No, I don't want to have a barely healthy, unpracticed PM playing against the Pats...

[super8todd]

NO. Think how embarrassing it would be for Manning to get humiliated like that. This game means nothing to us, and not worth him risking his neck.

[oldunclemark]

Does anybody secretly wish that Peyton comes back to play in this game? Just for this one game.

I do....and CBS does...

..and the NFL Network wants him back the night of Houston-Indy

[swflacoltsfans]

No. I want him to have a great first game back in Indy.

I am getting my bag ready for the pats game. it will be difficult to watch.

[oldunclemark]

No. I want him to have a great first game back in Indy.

I am getting my bag ready for the pats game. it will be difficult to watch.

You never know..Seattle beat Baltimore..

Tebow completes 40% of his passes and his defense bails him out....

..anything can happen

[mouthofsouth]

Brady trips over a gatorade cup, sprains his ankle and watches in awe from the sideline as Painter lights it up.

[CR91]

Brady trips over a gatorade cup, sprains his ankle and watches in awe from the sideline as Painter lights it up.

for 1000 bucks i can make that happen course the gatorade cup will be replaced with a flesh wound

[-JJ-]

for 1000 bucks i can make that happen course the gatorade cup will be replaced with a flesh wound

ahh..but Hoyer would still kill Painter

[CR91]

ahh..but Hoyer would still kill Painter

hmm good point ok include another 1000 bucks and i take out all the qbs and steal bilcheick's hoodie

[luvdacolts67]

Brady trips over a gatorade cup, sprains his ankle and watches in awe from the sideline as Painter lights it up.

Im laughing my butt off at that one. Thats good

[21isSuperman]

What would I like to see happen in the New England game (keeping in mind this is hypothetical and has 0% chance of occurring)?

McAfee starts at QB, audibling more than Peyton ever has and goes 24/28 for 416 yards, 5 TDs and 0 INTs to give him a perfect passer rating. Our RB duo consists of Moala and Reitz, both of whom get 150+ yards and 2 TDs. Vinatieri did a little extra work in the weight room this week and blasts a 70 yard field goal...three times. Our top receiver is Saturday who has 8 receptions for 116 yards and 2 TDs.

Belichick feels so bad after the loss, that he resigns as coach of the Pats. Meanwhile, Caldwell wishes to end his coaching career on a high note and retires from the NFL. Belichick seizes the opportunity and comes to Indy as the new head coach.

[/dream]

[MB-ColtsFan]

What would I like to see happen in the New England game (keeping in mind this is hypothetical and has 0% chance of occurring)?

McAfee starts at QB, audibling more than Peyton ever has and goes 24/28 for 416 yards, 5 TDs and 0 INTs to give him a perfect passer rating. Our RB duo consists of Moala and Reitz, both of whom get 150+ yards and 2 TDs. Vinatieri did a little extra work in the weight room this week and blasts a 70 yard field goal...three times. Our top receiver is Saturday who has 8 receptions for 116 yards and 2 TDs.

Belichick feels so bad after the loss, that he resigns as coach of the Pats. Meanwhile, Caldwell wishes to end his coaching career on a high note and retires from the NFL. Belichick seizes the opportunity and comes to Indy as the new head coach.

[/dream]

Okay, so maybe .01% chance of it happening.

Maybe Caldwell just decides to pack it in regardless.

[Dustin]

What would I like to see happen in the New England game (keeping in mind this is hypothetical and has 0% chance of occurring)?

McAfee starts at QB, audibling more than Peyton ever has and goes 24/28 for 416 yards, 5 TDs and 0 INTs to give him a perfect passer rating. Our RB duo consists of Moala and Reitz, both of whom get 150+ yards and 2 TDs. Vinatieri did a little extra work in the weight room this week and blasts a 70 yard field goal...three times. Our top receiver is Saturday who has 8 receptions for 116 yards and 2 TDs.

Belichick feels so bad after the loss, that he resigns as coach of the Pats. Meanwhile, Caldwell wishes to end his coaching career on a high note and retires from the NFL. Belichick seizes the opportunity and comes to Indy as the new head coach.

[/dream]

Hey, it's possible. I mean, it is the Patriots Defense. Lol.

[sfergson727]

I just finished watching Peyton disect the Patriots!!!! Turns out I have the 11/09 game on my DVR, original airing. So, I'm good.

[Zachris]

Brady trips over a gatorade cup, sprains his ankle and watches in awe from the sideline as Painter lights it up.

Maybe Manning finds Brady before the game and locks him in a locker, so he can't get out. Nobody finds him and we win!

[Farns01]

I remember in 1997 an 0-10 Colts team beat the 8-2 defending Superbowl champion Green Bay Packers 41-38. Jim Harbaugh was injured and little used backup QB Paul Justin played the game of his life. He drove the Colts down the field for a game winning field goal with 3 seconds left. Green Bay was heavily favored and like they say "on any given day." . The Colts finished the season 3-13 and selected Peyton Manning in the next draft.

[CjMcGirt23]

@zachris- I can picture Peyton yelling at Brady like he did Jeff Saturday. brady "Peyton what are you doing?" peyton "Look Tom get in the locker!" brady "No, get out of here" peyton "Look, Look I'll get the **** out of here if you just get in the locker!!!!!" brady "no" peyton "GET IN THE LOCKER!" 20 mins later he's talking to the o lineman "yeah he's in the locker, he put up a fight though. I'm mic'd up too"

[Zachris]

@zachris- I can picture Peyton yelling at Brady like he did Jeff Saturday. brady "Peyton what are you doing?" peyton "Look Tom get in the locker!" brady "No, get out of here" peyton "Look, Look I'll get the **** out of here if you just get in the locker!!!!!" brady "no" peyton "GET IN THE LOCKER!" 20 mins later he's talking to the o lineman "yeah he's in the locker, he put up a fight though. I'm mic'd up too"

Mic'd up would be awesome!

[Go Blue Horseshoe]

Is it just me, or does it seem like the Pats/Colts rivalry just disappeared? I mean, it was HUGE for a long time when these two teams played each other, now all the talk is about Pats/Jets. I understand there not being as much hype around the game this year because of Manning being out and Indy's winless record, but I still see this as a big rivalry game. Am I the only one?

[Lady Big Cat Lover]

I haven't watched a single Colts game this season (I'm a die hard 49er fan so I'm a happy camper

there) when I found out Peyton wasn't going to be playing....... :sad: It's just going to be tough

knowing they still have to play.....but who knows? An unforseen upset could still happen!!

[Dustin]

Is it just me, or does it seem like the Pats/Colts rivalry just disappeared? I mean, it was HUGE for a long time when these two teams played each other, now all the talk is about Pats/Jets. I understand there not being as much hype around the game this year because of Manning being out and Indy's winless record, but I still see this as a big rivalry game. Am I the only one?

It's because of the the "Rise" of the Jets. I mean what's more important, A game against non-divisional team or against a team that could easily keep you out of the playoffs?

[Farns01]

Is it just me, or does it seem like the Pats/Colts rivalry just disappeared? I mean, it was HUGE for a long time when these two teams played each other, now all the talk is about Pats/Jets. I understand there not being as much hype around the game this year because of Manning being out and Indy's winless record, but I still see this as a big rivalry game. Am I the only one?

The reason is Rex "Jabba the Hut" Ryan. The NY media is so gulible to his self promotion that he gives them something to report on without having to do any work. Since ESPN is right there they do the same.

[-JJ-]

hmm good point ok include another 1000 bucks and i take out all the qbs and steal bilcheick's hoodie

Well then...there's always our defense. I'm sure they can at least stop Painter;-)

[-JJ-]

Is it just me, or does it seem like the Pats/Colts rivalry just disappeared? I mean, it was HUGE for a long time when these two teams played each other, now all the talk is about Pats/Jets. I understand there not being as much hype around the game this year because of Manning being out and Indy's winless record, but I still see this as a big rivalry game. Am I the only one?

Unforunately...or fortunately depending on how one looks at it...Manning is the colts. So there's just no rivarly with the colts team. Not since they were in Baltimore in the same division.

its always been Manning against the "Patriots".

And as pointed out above..Rex has brought new meaning the Jets rivalry.

[FireJimCaldwell]

What would I like to see happen in the New England game (keeping in mind this is hypothetical and has 0% chance of occurring)?

McAfee starts at QB, audibling more than Peyton ever has and goes 24/28 for 416 yards, 5 TDs and 0 INTs to give him a perfect passer rating. Our RB duo consists of Moala and Reitz, both of whom get 150+ yards and 2 TDs. Vinatieri did a little extra work in the weight room this week and blasts a 70 yard field goal...three times. Our top receiver is Saturday who has 8 receptions for 116 yards and 2 TDs.

Belichick feels so bad after the loss, that he resigns as coach of the Pats. Meanwhile, Caldwell wishes to end his coaching career on a high note and retires from the NFL. Belichick seizes the opportunity and comes to Indy as the new head coach.

[/dream]

If you are going to dream that big, then dream for a cure to cancer, or be selfish and dream to win the lottery, or a weekend with Alyssa Milano.

[-JJ-]

Is it just me, or does it seem like the Pats/Colts rivalry just disappeared? I mean, it was HUGE for a long time when these two teams played each other, now all the talk is about Pats/Jets. I understand there not being as much hype around the game this year because of Manning being out and Indy's winless record, but I still see this as a big rivalry game. Am I the only one?

I might add...the fan rivarly is probably still there since NE has torched them so bad;-)

[SubZero]

Who thinks this is going to be worse then the New Orleans game. I have a feeling that Brady will torch the Colts for a score of 73-0. Honestly i dont wanna watch this. Ive been a fan since 2005 and Ive seen every game since then. Who feels the same way

[Andy]

Drew Brees is better at picking apart zone defenses. This game however, is in New England, in the snow, and we could easily see another SNow game like the Titans-Pats game several years ago. Hopefully our D gets better, better so that we don't get embarrased. Probably going to be 45-3 final.

[FireJimCaldwell]

It will be as bad as Belichick wants it to be.

[CR91]

we need a mercy rule in football

[Coltsman1788]

New England will beat the brakes off us but at the end of the day it will be a hollow victory for them and their fans over an inept Peytonless Colts team. I am sure they'd take more pleasure in beating us with Peyton by a one point than by 100 without him.

As a Colts fan, I have virtually no expectation whatsoever of a win so I will probably be numb from the opening kickoff up through the foregone conclusion. Upon witnessing the debacle, I will tell myself that this would never happen if we had Peyton and then console myself with the knowledge that we are 1.) a week closer to securing the first pick in the draft and 2.) one week closer to the end of this dreadful season.

[manningstheman]

Sorry, but if you have only been a fan since 2005, you dont qualify to ask such a question. But, since you did. Yes, the Colts are going to have it handed to them.

[Jack Burton]

Sorry, but if you have only been a fan since 2005, you dont qualify to ask such a question.

Why? What makes you qualified to say that?

[tonychen]

Ready to start the pats players in fanstasy leagues. Every player including woodhead, even chad ocho maybe?

[manningstheman]

Why? What makes you qualified to say that?

Sorry if I offended you. I have been a Colts fan since they moved to Indy. Since Peyton arrived things have gotten better. The Patriots have been a thorn in our side for a long long time.

[manningstheman]

Ready to start the pats players in fanstasy leagues. Every player including woodhead, even chad ocho maybe?

No dont do that lol. Brady is the one you want to start. Remember, the QB,s are the ones you want to bank on.

[WSO]

Remember

Any given sunday

[Betty27_1]

What I'm secretly hoping for is the cable goes out in my house that way I'm not tempted to put myself through the misery of watching Brady have the game of this season that day.