Colts are in for a beatdown

[Joker]

Hey guys, you can all say that you don't care about injuries or about how great this rivalry is which I agree to, but this is just my prediction of this game. Didn't you guys know? I am a psychic. I also said that Brandon Tate and Aaron Hernandez will play a large role in the offense this Sunday, just watch. I also am not dissing the Colts in any way. I respect their team and organization, but I am just getting these vibes that they are going down... way down.

um...you left out the o and the t after the h in psychic...:help:

 

[CheeseMonkeys]

um...you left out the o and the t after the h in psychic...:help:

Your such a joker.

 

[supafly]

The Colts are just too banged up to be scared of.

Disagree. The Indy team that I have watched is still pretty damn good, and has just a good a chance as anyone to repeat as AFC champs.

Not sure that we should buy into the whole 'beat up' thing too much, as they still have Freeney, Mathis, and Hughes on the D line. Also still have Manning's top 3 WR targets in Wayne, Collie (who practiced today), and Garcon.

Considering they rarely ever have Bob Sanders, who is 'really' missing here besides Dallas Clark? And besides, Manning has transformed the new TE into a playmaker already, all you have to do is look at the stats. With an offense of Reggie Wayne, Pierre Garcon, Austin Collie, and the new TE, how is it that much different?

 

[Lansdowne]

Why I'm for these threads: Because we're allowed to think for ourselves and not be slaves to the notion that if we don't think every game will be a "war", then we are being disrespectful and dumb. Any Given Sunday principle always applies but we're allowed to believe in our team.

Why I'm not for these threads: Because it would technically be hypocritical to flame a fellow Pats fan if that fan predicts doom instead of outright victory. And I won't lie I hate those types of threads, but an opinion is an opinion even if it isn't well-received. There are too many mixed messages and it's best we keep things simple.

My stance is neutral. I always hope for the best, but my confidence level will vary from week-to-week, and I know I'm not alone in this regard. This week, the OP is supremely confident, but is being flamed for it (by some, not everyone). I don't want to imagine what feedback he'd get if his prediction was outright negative.

The infamous Browns prediction thread was humorous in that the OP faceplanted, but let's not pretend for a second that a message board thread jinxed the Pats. There was no doubt some Browns fan somewhere that predicted a blowout win, and that mythical fan ended up smelling like roses. And of course had absolutely nothing to do with what transpired on the field. The superstituous crowd needs to get a grip on reality. Having said all that...

Obvious trolls aside, we should try to relax a little more. This has the potential for a special season. Let's not diminish that for ourselves by such trivial things. If the Pats win, we'll be overjoyed, and if they lose we'll be outraged. Nothing CheeseMonkeys, or anyone for that matter, says will change that fact. I love you guys, let's get a group hug going! (or not)

tl;dr - We should try to go easy on the OP because it's only his opinion and doesn't look like a troll attempt.

Edit: The above reply by supafly is a perfect example of how to handle a disagreement. And I'm not insinuating that we don't already do so. I'm just illustrating my point. Thanks guys, and let's see Satan Manning get sacked (repeatedly) this Sunday! Sorry for the essay, I'll get off my soap box now.

 

[Ghost of Ben Dreith]

Peyton Manning is right there with Brady both in skill and as a competitor....any team with Manning or Brady QB'ing them is always a threat.

Didn't the Brown's game teach some people anything.....Colt McCoy....hmmmmm.....Peyton Manning.....hmmmmm

 

[NewFeep]

I would love to see a first-class beatdown of the Dolts, but I doubt it. I'll be very thrilled with a W........

 

[BradysBunch12]

After putting up almost 40 on an opponent with a much better defense, along with the fact that this is a home game, not a dome game, I'm very confident.

My only worry is the zebras throwing flags for the Colts, and even then, we have the superior team this year to overcome BS calls.

I'm thinking 41-31 Pats...a lot of that 31 coming in junktime, scaring most Pat fans since we all know what Peyton is capable of, but it won't be enough.

 

[CheeseMonkeys]

After putting up almost 40 on an opponent with a much better defense, along with the fact that this is a home game, not a dome game, I'm very confident.

My only worry is the zebras throwing flags for the Colts, and even then, we have the superior team this year to overcome BS calls.

I'm thinking 41-31 Pats...a lot of that 31 coming in junktime, scaring most Pat fans since we all know what Peyton is capable of, but it won't be enough.

This is basically why I am getting the vibe that we are going to dominate the Colts. I think some people here just like to ***** and bash other people's ideas/thoughts. It isn't that far-fetched to think the Pats wlll own the banged up Colts at home this Sunday.

 

[supafly]

Don't get me wrong, OP. I hope that you are right (obviously), and your opinion is just as valid as anyone else's. I am just not fully buying into the whole 'poor banged up Indy' theory, because they still have Manning, and 4 very viable receiving targets + the same old bookend DE's on the line.

Hope you are right, and they blow them out, but this one will be a very tough game--just like most of them!! (IMHO)

 

[sprague621]

Disagree. The Indy team that I have watched is still pretty damn good, and has just a good a chance as anyone to repeat as AFC champs.

Not sure that we should buy into the whole 'beat up' thing too much, as they still have Freeney, Mathis, and Hughes on the D line. Also still have Manning's top 3 WR targets in Wayne, Collie (who practiced today), and Garcon.

Considering they rarely ever have Bob Sanders, who is 'really' missing here besides Dallas Clark? And besides, Manning has transformed the new TE into a playmaker already, all you have to do is look at the stats. With an offense of Reggie Wayne, Pierre Garcon, Austin Collie, and the new TE, how is it that much different?

Kinda OT but, I actually had a conversation with my friend about the Colts injuries and I was saying this exact thing. He just kept saying that without Clark, Collie and Addai thats like Brady missing Hernandez, Welker and Taylor and Brady probably wouldnt do that good without those 3. I made that point about their defense too and our injuries on defense but he didnt buy it. (hes a Raiders fan btw)

 

[Brettlax3434]

out of topic but espn is about to show Brady and BB interviews talking about Brady v. Manning if you want to watch it.

just thought I'd let the faithful know.

 

[supafly]

Kinda OT but, I actually had a conversation with my friend about the Colts injuries and I was saying this exact thing. He just kept saying that without Clark, Collie and Addai thats like Brady missing Hernandez, Welker and Taylor and Brady probably wouldnt do that good without those 3. I made that point about their defense too and our injuries on defense but he didnt buy it. (hes a Raiders fan btw)

Well, Collie practiced today, and looks on pace to play considering it wasn't 'too' serious of an injury--yet a concussion nonetheless. So we can basically cross him off the list (unless someone else knows something).

When you figure that they are capable of keeping us honest with just about anyone running the ball, the Addai injury doesn't really make me any more confident. The only real setback they have is Dallas Clark, and they pretty much plugged a viable replacement in there right away.

I'm optimistic, just cautiously optimistic

 

[sprague621]

Well, Collie practiced today, and looks on pace to play considering it wasn't 'too' serious of an injury--yet a concussion nonetheless. So we can basically cross him off the list (unless someone else knows something).

When you figure that they are capable of keeping us honest with just about anyone running the ball, the Addai injury doesn't really make me any more confident. The only real setback they have is Dallas Clark, and they pretty much plugged a viable replacement in there right away.

I'm optimistic, just cautiously optimistic

Yeah thats the scary thing about the Colts offense, Manning can still find a way to win with people injured.

 

[Brady_12]

The only guy I'd rather have in the regular season over #12 is #18. I'm terrified of this game.

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

People who make these bad karma threads should have to sign a document that allows all members of this forum to beat them to a bloody pulp if they are wrong and also be subject to praise if they are right.

 

[SVN]

Doesnt matter about the injuries. This is peyton manning , not any qb this young defense with 4 rooks have faced. They are going to see upclose for the first time how one of the all time greats is going to run the offense. This is no big ben or flacco or mark sanchez.
they have won 5 of the last 6 and 2 of them in foxboro ,just like the pats have owned the steelers. As bb said today "There are no crappy teams in the nfl. Ask the giants".

 

[Simkin]

Yes, another easy W , like again the crappy jets in week 2 and last week again the Browns.



Thats ridiculuos

 

[nashvillepatsfan]

People who make these bad karma threads should have to sign a document that allows all members of this forum to beat them to a bloody pulp if they are wrong and also be subject to praise if they are right.

I agree. I dont want anyone jinxing this game :bricks:

 

[nashvillepatsfan]

Aside from hating these kinds of threads, I just think this game will be alot closer than people think. Though i felt the same way about the Steelers game :bricks:

 

[Kontradiction]

The fact that the game time temperature should be hovering somewhere around 30 degrees makes me feel better about this one. But I still think that this game is going to be a fight to the finish. A lot of familiarity between these two teams. The last five games have all been decided by 7 points or less.