We are wearing down even the hard-core haters. I actually read this on a Colts forum:
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At this point I don’t even care if New England makes another Superbowl. They’ve been to so many I am numb to it at this point. Like some I could complain about how lucky they seem to be, but luck isn't an answer any more unless you think 18 years of luck is even possible. I’m numb to it at this point because the Colts aren’t a legit rival like we were a decade ago.
So I'll say it. They are the best ever in every category (QB, coach, longevity, etc) and will never be topped.
10 years ago when we still had Manning, I adamantly wanted them to lose because they were on a drought and the Manning Colts finally got over the title hump. We had the opportunity to win 2 out 4 nine years ago and could have challenged their dynasty at the time. Of course, we lost that horrifying Saints SB and then Manning’s Colts tenure came to a much earlier end than anyone would have expected, while the Pats just kept winning and finally ended their championship drought. You can even say the second half of their run has been better than the first, when we were trying to keep up.
So I have become, like Pink Floyd...comfortably numb.