The Depressed Fans' Thread

[Peyton and Eli fan]

All of the other stages of grief seem to be covered (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance)

So, here's a thread for anyone just feeling sad and nostalgic.

That's how I'm feeling tonight. Sad that it's come to this and sad and nervous for Peyton to play elsewhere.

[Coltsagent]

Sorry P&E Fan but I am still in denial.

[CR91]

ive been in acceptance since we lost to the jags and all the peyton rumors started coming

[Phil J]

yup, accepted it since the end of the season. been trying to console everyone since then, but surprise! no one believed us.

[Andy]

Here's my message to you fans that are depressed over all of this:

- Keep your heads up, the future is bright with Andrew Luck and future stars Antoine Bethea, Pat Angerer, Kavell Conner and Jerraud Powers

- Look at the magical run we've had with 18. We went to 2 SBs and won 1. He's the greatest!

- All good things have to come to an end...kinda like the presidency of Bill Clinton

- The Colts could easily return to it's previous high as the Bengals with a rookie QB and a very young team made it to the playoffs. With good coaching and some hard work, we could easily be like them.

- Taking up new challenges is always fun. It's going to be fun to see how the Colts fare in the next couple of seasons with the most hyped QB in the history of college. I think he comes through just by everything I've seen.

- A true Colts fan stays a fan through the good and the bad. You don't want to look like a cheapskate becoming a fan when the times are looking up then jump off the bandwagon when times are bad. You've stuck through a bad year, so I think you can take a bad breakup.

- You have to expect this day would come, and just think about other teams that have gone through this. 49ers with Montana, Packers with Favre, Old Colts fans with Unitas. This is just another chapter in the history of the NFL.

This is going to be tough for all of us, but it's how we move on that defines us. Look at the good times and keep your head up.

Cheers

[amff]

Well i am not shocked, just disappointed that they couldnt meet on different terms. Just surprised that it has to go down like this. i was hoping for a lifer in a Colts jersey. Tell ya what though, I am upset enough that I am willing to take a one day forum suspension to tell off one of the big mouths today.

[amff]

Here's my message to you fans that are depressed over all of this:

- Keep your heads up, the future is bright with Andrew Luck and future stars Antoine Bethea, Pat Angerer, Kavell Conner and Jerraud Powers

- Look at the magical run we've had with 18. We went to 2 SBs and won 1. He's the greatest!

- All good things have to come to an end...kinda like the presidency of Bill Clinton

- The Colts could easily return to it's previous high as the Bengals with a rookie QB and a very young team made it to the playoffs. With good coaching and some hard work, we could easily be like them.

- Taking up new challenges is always fun. It's going to be fun to see how the Colts fare in the next couple of seasons with the most hyped QB in the history of college. I think he comes through just by everything I've seen.

- A true Colts fan stays a fan through the good and the bad. You don't want to look like a cheapskate becoming a fan when the times are looking up then jump off the bandwagon when times are bad. You've stuck through a bad year, so I think you can take a bad breakup.

- You have to expect this day would come, and just think about other teams that have gone through this. 49ers with Montana, Packers with Favre, Old Colts fans with Unitas. This is just another chapter in the history of the NFL.

This is going to be tough for all of us, but it's how we move on that defines us. Look at the good times and keep your head up.

Cheers

Well put! Just touhgt he was gonna play his entire career here. I knew the day would coe, just hoped he would retire, not be released.

[Andy]

Well put! Just touhgt he was gonna play his entire career here. I knew the day would coe, just hoped he would retire, not be released.

Me too and I was one of those people that thought he would stay. Just have to face the facts and move on. Remember it's a game. You have your own life to worry about, don't let this get in the way too much.

[amff]

Me too and I was one of those people that thought he would stay. Just have to face the facts and move on. Remember it's a game. You have your own life to worry about, don't let this get in the way too much.

It won't effect my life, as long as the team doesn't slump to a constant losing record, causingthe team to pack up and leave. Then i will be effected.

[JWF]

Ive accepted the possibility along time ago but now that its actually happened im def. still not happy its happening.

The only thing that makes its slightly easier to take is the fact the team appears to be in a good situation to rebuild.

[The Fish]

yup, accepted it since the end of the season. been trying to console everyone since then, but surprise! no one believed us.

I don't take the same tackt as you, but week 17 is when I realized what was up.

[deedub75]

I will go through all of the stages of grief until Peyton torches the league and wins Super Bowls in a foreign uniform. Then, the stages will start all over.

[number28]

I'm taking a break from the forum for a while. Once the scars heal I can start accepting Luck as the new QB and can finally move on!!!

Go Colts!! I love you!! Go Blue!!

[Vance]

I'm taking a break from the forum for a while. Once the scars heal I can start accepting Luck as the new QB and can finally move on!!!

Go Colts!! I love you!! Go Blue!!

We'll see you in 8 hours.

[drew]

It's sad to see him go, he will always be a Colt to me regardless.

[Malakai432]

This thread needs some beverages here guys have some on the house from me. .

[ColtsLegacy]

This thread needs some beverages here guys have some on the house from me. .

I need something stronger, like a valium... or a horse tranquilizer.

[Peytongirl]

Never gonna be the same for me. But whatever. Life goes on.

[GoDeep]

I am just sad.

Peyton in another uni will not be right.

[Jerry Boyd]

Phyeton Manning started as a Colt and should retire a Colt. Plain and simple.

[reddmmann]

The 4 demands of Irsay (according to Kravitz on Mike&Mike) for Manning to return to the Colts...Manning would not agree to all of these conditions.

1. Manning must take less money

2. Manning must mentor Luck

3. Manning must give up 30% of practice snaps

4. Manning would have to compete with Luck for the starting job

[luvdacolts67]

Here's my message to you fans that are depressed over all of this:

- Keep your heads up, the future is bright with Andrew Luck and future stars Antoine Bethea, Pat Angerer, Kavell Conner and Jerraud Powers

- Look at the magical run we've had with 18. We went to 2 SBs and won 1. He's the greatest!

- All good things have to come to an end...kinda like the presidency of Bill Clinton

- The Colts could easily return to it's previous high as the Bengals with a rookie QB and a very young team made it to the playoffs. With good coaching and some hard work, we could easily be like them.

- Taking up new challenges is always fun. It's going to be fun to see how the Colts fare in the next couple of seasons with the most hyped QB in the history of college. I think he comes through just by everything I've seen.

- A true Colts fan stays a fan through the good and the bad. You don't want to look like a cheapskate becoming a fan when the times are looking up then jump off the bandwagon when times are bad. You've stuck through a bad year, so I think you can take a bad breakup.

- You have to expect this day would come, and just think about other teams that have gone through this. 49ers with Montana, Packers with Favre, Old Colts fans with Unitas. This is just another chapter in the history of the NFL.

This is going to be tough for all of us, but it's how we move on that defines us. Look at the good times and keep your head up.

Cheers

Had you right up until Clinton, GOV is NEVER the answer, it lies with the individual

[Thewholefnshow28]

I am just sad. Peyton in another uni will not be right.

Exactly how I feel.

The idea of him wearing Arizona's or Washington's colors is just sickening.