Colts/Chargers

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Mojoed
Yeah it seemed to me too that Payton didn't care and gave up on that last play. I think they may have had a better shot had they tried for a 30-40 yard, middle of the field completion, then call a timeout with 1 or 2 seconds left.

That would have gave them the chance at least for AV to redeem himself and win the game.

they didn't have any TO left.

but ya, 2 plays down the middle of the field would have been tough with 22 seconds left and no TOs

 

[hdeck]

Originally posted by: ropeadope
Do most Patriot fans really hate Vinatieri because he didn't stay in NE his entire career? Show some appreciation...he was a huge part of winning those 3 super bowls. You're giving Patriot fans a bad rep. Stay classy, NE

the patriots fans that hate him are morons. it's just that simple.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: hdeck

Originally posted by: ropeadope
Do most Patriot fans really hate Vinatieri because he didn't stay in NE his entire career? Show some appreciation...he was a huge part of winning those 3 super bowls. You're giving Patriot fans a bad rep. Stay classy, NE

the patriots fans that hate him are morons. it's just that simple.

It's not like they miss him, Gostkowski's been great.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: hdeck

Originally posted by: ropeadope
Do most Patriot fans really hate Vinatieri because he didn't stay in NE his entire career? Show some appreciation...he was a huge part of winning those 3 super bowls. You're giving Patriot fans a bad rep. Stay classy, NE

the patriots fans that hate him are morons. it's just that simple.

It's not like they miss him, Gostkowski's been great.

I really do not care. It's just a kicker.

 

[Lorax]

question about the last 30 seconds of the game, instead of throwing hail marys why didn't the colt run it a bit, then try for another FG, no matter how far it is?

it's a long shot but maybe better than what they were doing anyway?

 

[aplefka]

Originally posted by: Mojoed

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: Mojoed
Yeah it seemed to me too that Payton didn't care and gave up on that last play. I think they may have had a better shot had they tried for a 30-40 yard, middle of the field completion, then call a timeout with 1 or 2 seconds left.

That would have gave them the chance at least for AV to redeem himself and win the game.

This would have worked great except for the fact that they had no timeouts and Chris Webber doesn't play football.

Oh, my bad, I thought they had 1 TO left.

:beer: for the Webber reference.

I was hoping it wouldn't go unnoticed.

You would have been right except that in one of the weirdest moves a coach has ever made Dungy called a timeout to argue a call.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Lorax
question about the last 30 seconds of the game, instead of throwing hail marys why didn't the colt run it a bit, then try for another FG, no matter how far it is?

it's a long shot but maybe better than what they were doing anyway?

1) they needed at least 30 yards before they had a FG attempt that was worht takeing.

2) if htey throw it downfieild near the sideline (wich is what they were attempting) they can get out of bounds and stop the clock.

3)a run keeps the clock going. also no way they would get what they needed.


IF they had a time out they could have hit the middle of the field and not only target the sides.

 

[paulxcook]

I haven't bothered reading this whole thread. Here are my keys to the Colts' loss (it was not a SD win):

Special Teams - Russ Purnell (Colts special teams coach) needs to be FIRED. Punt and especially kickoff coverage has been consistently bad. Adam V is a stud but apparently came as Mike Vanderject last night. Newsflash, Halloween is over, pal. 2 TDs allowed, 2 missed FGs, and good field position for SD.

Manning - How the hell did he throw 6 interceptions? In the first half Manning looked like the Manning of old, with happy feet, forced throws into coverage, and whiney face.
He calmed down and put the Colts in a position to win in the 2nd half, but he's a big part of why they got down early in the first place.

Injuries - You have to win with what you've got, but when all you've got is dollar store talent, WTF do you expect? I'm shocked they even played it close. There were 17 offensive players dressed tonight. That is sickening.

Poor officiating - this was hardly the deciding factor, but some calls/lack of calls were pretty bad. Clear pass interference by Cromartie on Aaron Moorehead, he almsot caught it anyway, but clearly would have without getting his arm pulled away from the ball. Also, the call regarding "faking the snap" was BS. A TE is allowed to be in motion. Madden knew it. You guys watching probably knew it. There's no excuse for missing a 29 yard FG, but if it were the same kick from 24 yards he would've gotten it.

Other than Stiles, the Chargers had nothing last night. They played D well in the first half, but their offense was pretty bad throughout most of the game, and the D got steadily worse as the game wore on. The Colts just couldn't get out of their own way. Bad loss.

At least we play the Chiefs next week.

 

[Alistar7]

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: Phokus

Originally posted by: Phokus
HAHAHAHAHAHA GO F*CK YOURSELF VINATIERI YOU TRAITOROUS B*TCH! HAHAHAHAHA CHOKE CHOKE CHOKE CHOKE CHOKE!!!!!!!

This cannot be stated enough. Vinatieri is a traitorous **** stick.

Wait...wait....you're calling the guy who kicked two super bowl winning FGs (and that just the SBs) for your favorite team a traitor?

You fucking idiot. The NFL is a business and he got paid by going to Indy.

Are Moss, Welker, & Stallworth traitors, what about Vrabel or Thomas?