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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I realize the dolphins and jets are the big games being divisional and all, but the Colts and Saints sets the tone for the season. If you guys don't buy into that, fine. But I do. When ever the Patriots won SBs or came close, they bullied the big boys (01-03-04-07) We need to be able to take the best of what the NFL has and smack it square in the mouth.
I'm in complete agreement here. In order to win the Super Bowl, you have to pretty much beat the good teams on the way.
I'd be happy with 3-1. 2-2 would be the minimal expectation and a huge disappointment. 4-0 would prove Super Bowl mojo.
Because Miami is on the verge of possibly losing to the Jets and their 6th loss this weekend and if they do and we beat them then they are irrelevent except for the division wins and besides that is in December,not November.
The way I see it, they control their own destiny now.I think if the team can win 3 games in November it will put them in the thick of the AFC title race going into december and probably where they can control their destiny unlike last season where we had to hope things happen here and there.
I'm not ready to call a November peak yet.
- We still need a #3 WR to emerge, that is looking like December to me with Tate just back now and Edelman out for a while.
- We need Morris or Taylor back, that's looking like December.
- We're playing a ton of young guys on defense who should get better the longer the season goes.
I think we're playing better now and I'd love to have that Bronco game coming up this week given how we're playing. I'm not sure we're ready now, though. Barring a high injury rate I think we may peak the last 4 games of the regular season and heading into the playoffs.
I crunched the numbers in another posting but the opponents winning percentage is Indy .297
NE .444 (20-25)
New Orleans .473
Indy has had the easiest schedule, probably in the entire league. Having said that, they still have won them all and you can only play whoever is on your schedule. I think this year with Brady back , the Pats win..and go 3-1 in that stretch.
this is the way i see the next 5 game's going
nov 15th at IND
payton mianning will pass for all most 400 yerd's and 4 TD's and the colt's will win 38 to 28
your a smart man lol
You guys have a tough schedule, and so do the Colts.. playing Houston, New England, Baltimore, and Houston again.
Personally, i think we will sweep out @ 4-0.. if not, then 3-1. We typically sweep Houston on a yearly basis, especially is Andre isnt playing. We have had our way with Baltimore's D the past couple years, but they have an offense now. The tough game, will be against you guys.
If you can't get the run game going with Maroney, it may be a long road. If Brady is forced to drop back more times than wanted, and let our pass rush get pressure... and with Brackett, Sanders, and Hayden back in the secondary starting (they have missed the past few games) I think we have a really good shot. Our rookie corners have been outstanding this year in the rotation and nickel packages, if they can keep it up and our defense keeps firing on all cylinders, I think we can win it.
Theres no question that i believe Manning should be able to rip your young secondary apart... hes on a mission this year, and i dont think a defense made solely of all-pro hall of fame players could stop him. Gonzales will be back, Wayne is questionable for this week, but should be back when we play you all. Clark will be solid as always, and the rookie Collie and 2nd year man Garcon have stepped up this year also. Manning is comfortable with all his receivers and is bound to find someone open when he needs them to be.
This game is just going to come down to whichever Defense can get more pressure on the QB or force more turnovers, and no offense to anyone here, but I believe Dwight will have a field day with Matt Light out (not sure of his situation, im assuming he wont be starting in 3 weeks?) and that could be the game breaker.
I hope its close, this will be the toughest game on our schedule, it always is. I'm looking forward to another nail biter.
Goodluck in November
*goes to pop in the '06 AFCCG DVD* hehe - this game always gets me pumped for the NE matchup
OK, my turn. This "proven" secondary of yours has faced no one worth a ****. The Colts have looked great this year playing against the powder puffs, as have the Patriots. I really don't think the Colts have proven **** because they've beaten up on nobody's. I don't think you really have any idea where your defense really is being that they've yet to face a passing attack of our caliber.
My post wasnt made to start any flame war, and I didnt think it came across that way, as it was not intended.
But, to say our defense hasnt played a passing team of your caliber is kinda silly. Arizona has quite possibly the best receiving corps in the NFL with Fitz, Boldin, and Breaston, and a HOF QB in Warner, and we see what happened that game.. coming off a short week after getting a defensive pounding from Miami (being on the field for over 45 mins of play). Granted, this is the only game they were tested, and they passed with flying colors. But, I can say the same about the Pats, they havent seen a passing attack of OUR caliber.
My post wasnt made to start any flame war, and I didnt think it came across that way, as it was not intended.
But, to say our defense hasnt played a passing team of your caliber is kinda silly. Arizona has quite possibly the best receiving corps in the NFL with Fitz, Boldin, and Breaston, and a HOF QB in Warner, and we see what happened that game.. coming off a short week after getting a defensive pounding from Miami (being on the field for over 45 mins of play). Granted, this is the only game they were tested, and they passed with flying colors. But, I can say the same about the Pats, they havent seen a passing attack of OUR caliber.
my hopes and beliefs are that we will run, and run all over the place
colts canst really stop the run, and if u guys have to stack the box, then i see some of our recievers getting open....u cant double cover both welker and moss