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I remember the days when the Colts were getting as much attention as Brett Favre's bowel movements.
It seems ever since they won the SB, the media has stopped caring about them. Sure, Manning won the MVP last year, but that was more due to a lack of any competition on a winning team.
The media wasn't rooting for a Colts SB like previous years.
And Manning seems to have lost his edge as being the "Media Darling." He's more known for making annoying commercials than anything he does on the football field.
It also seems the media is finally in a consensus that Brady is the better quarterback, even if for stupid reasons (Him out-Manning Manning stat-wise instead of Manning's consistently quick playoff exits and lack of performance in the clutch.)
It also seems as if the media is pre-maturely predicting the downfall of the Colts. They want the Jaguars or Titans to take the division.
Any reason for this backlash? Is this like spending years going after the hot blonde, only to find out when you date her that she stinks up the bathroom and has nothing to talk about?
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Re: OT: Have Manning/the Colts lost popularity?
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Originally Posted by ManningOverratedHick
I remember the days when the Colts were getting as much attention as Brett Favre's bowel movements.
It seems ever since they won the SB, the media has stopped caring about them. Sure, Manning won the MVP last year, but that was more due to a lack of any competition on a winning team.
The media wasn't rooting for a Colts SB like previous years.
And Manning seems to have lost his edge as being the "Media Darling." He's more known for making annoying commercials than anything he does on the football field.
It also seems the media is finally in a consensus that Brady is the better quarterback, even if for stupid reasons (Him out-Manning Manning stat-wise instead of Manning's consistently quick playoff exits and lack of performance in the clutch.)
It also seems as if the media is pre-maturely predicting the downfall of the Colts. They want the Jaguars or Titans to take the division.
Any reason for this backlash? Is this like spending years going after the hot blonde, only to find out when you date her that she stinks up the bathroom and has nothing to talk about?
Maybe. They are the Atlanta Braves of the NFL anyway. The don't make a lot of off-field noise, a couple of superstars, are always good, but their brand in bland.
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I've always felt that Manning is a "One and done" QB. Same thing with Favre. They struggle for a few years and then when they finally win the SB, it is like a big relief that they won the big one. Then they are satisfied and sit on their laurels for the rest of their careers.
That is what I like about Brady. Even though he has won 3 SBs, he still has a hunger and desire for more.
I've always felt that Manning is a "One and done" QB. Same thing with Favre. They struggle for a few years and then when they finally win the SB, it is like a big relief that they won the big one. Then they are satisfied and sit on their laurels for the rest of their careers.
That is what I like about Brady. Even though he has won 3 SBs, he still has a hunger and desire for more.
Concur. TB still has the fire. Manning & Favre took their steaks off the grill and are enjoying a beer on the back porch, waiting for the crowd to leave.
Concur. TB still has the fire. Manning & Favre took their steaks off the grill and are enjoying a beer on the back porch, waiting for the crowd to leave.
I have to disagree with this statement. As much as I don't care for Manning and the Colts, he basically carried that team to the playoffs last year. That was not a great Colts team that he had surrounding him.
Also seems pretty ridiculous for some posters on a messageboard to question the fire of some of the top athletes in the world.
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Re: OT: Have Manning/the Colts lost popularity?
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Originally Posted by PatsDparty
I have to disagree with this statement. As much as I don't care for Manning and the Colts, he basically carried that team to the playoffs last year. That was not a great Colts team that he had surrounding him.
Also seems pretty ridiculous for some posters on a messageboard to question the fire of some of the top athletes in the world.
Why is it ridiculous? Even world-class athletes cam become complacent. It can certainly happen. I don't think it has happened with Manning, but it could.
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I think Manning cares more about putting up a few more 4,000, 25 TD seasons than winning another Super Bowl. The playoffs have never been his time and I think he's just relieved he was lucky enough to get by one year. I'm not saying he's trying to lose games. I'm just saying if he makes the playoffs this year, I'm expecting another one and done, but I'm hoping he makes it far enough for the Pats to beat his ***** in Foxboro and have some Manning-face highlights for the Super Bowl 44 DVD.
The reason why the Colts aren't media darlings is because their offense isn't an unstoppable juggernaut anymore making them the odds on favorite to win the Super Bowl. Most of the media believe they are a good team, but not the elite of the elite. Most power polls have them in the 5-10 range rather than the 1-3 range.
Why is it ridiculous? Even world-class athletes cam become complacent. It can certainly happen. I don't think it has happened with Manning, but it could.
It's hard to be one of the top players in the game with no competitive fire.
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Re: OT: Have Manning/the Colts lost popularity?
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Originally Posted by ManningOverratedHick
I think Manning cares more about putting up a few more 4,000, 25 TD seasons than winning another Super Bowl. The playoffs have never been his time and I think he's just relieved he was lucky enough to get by one year. I'm not saying he's trying to lose games. I'm just saying if he makes the playoffs this year, I'm expecting another one and done, but I'm hoping he makes it far enough for the Pats to beat his ***** in Foxboro and have some Manning-face highlights for the Super Bowl 44 DVD.
Public perception is a tough thing to manage. I have buddies who are football fans who question Brady's commitment to the excellence. Hes doing Entourage, not winning off-season workout warrior, hangin' with Gisele, etc.
Has Brady taken the foot off the gas a little? Maybe (Personally, I don't think so but thats besides the point) but there is no question hes not throwing spirals through car-tires at 6am 7 days a week anymore. IMO Is he smarter about improving on his game and he doesn't have a plethora of things to improve on because the bell curve isnt as steep.
On another plane, look at Jack Nicklaus. There were majors he didnt ramp up for b/c he had 5 kids that at one time or another were either infants, sick, going off to school, etc. The guy prob could have won 20+ majors if he neglected his family.
Maybe Mannings priorities have shifted a bit, but I do think he wants to win another SB, but he may not be as hungry as he was in 05 or 06.
My .02$
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OT: Have Manning/the Colts lost popularity?
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