The Colts Flop

Well the powerhouse team of the NFL bowed out of the playoffs yesterday. They were practically dominated for three and a half quarters by the Steelers. It would seem that they had the perfect opportunity with the playoffs going through Indy and the Patriots eliminated.

They went out with barely a whisper. The Colts had been taken out by the Patriots during their amazing run and you can just say that Tom Brady owned the Colts. The biggest Colt killer was gone.

Manning and Crew had a free run, you'd think. You would be tempted to call the Colts the New Bills except the Bills made it to four straight Super Bowls, the Colts have yet to make it in the modern era.

This reminds me of the Eagles and how everyone had anointed them pre-season as the champs except for those pesky games you have to play in between. It isn't that the Colts have talent, they just expected to have the Steelers lay down and lose to them.

Well Pittsburgh came to play and they dominated. With two bad calls going against Pittsburgh and the reliable Bettis coughing up the ball very late, they still won. Yes one of the most reliable kickers shanked a game tying field goal that was well within his range.

The kicker didn't lose the game for them. Yes he had a chance to tie the game but the most powerful offense in the NFL should have never been in the position to have to rely on Vanderjagt.

Yes Indy had lots of late season drama with the death of Tony Dungy's son which was tragedy but it simply wasn't the Colt's post season and they can't blame anyone but themselves.

Indy choked.

I think that Seattle will probably make the Super Bowl now. I really thought that Carolina would make it but with DeShaun Foster breaking his ankle it is looking less likely. I wouldn't be surprised to see Carolina in the Super Bowl, Steve Smith alone could carry them if he has to.

Denver vs. Pittsburgh. Now there is going to be a very good AFC title game! I hope to see a amazing struggle! However I think that the Pittsburgh D will contain Denver's offense and in very good game that will probably come down to some late minute heroics Pittsburgh will win.

Seattle vs. Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XL.