Colts, Jags

[JonCJG]

really looking forward to some great football. Got to thinking and have a question for the board.

We saw how without their starting DE, the Jags completely shut down the Steelers last week. Some think it was only because Big Ben was rusty.

I tend to think it was because they have one good, not great WR and a bunch of stiffs at WR positions 2 and beyond.

Also they have an overrated RB who has yet to prove he can carry the load for a full year as a featured back. Behind him? Dookie and who?

So, if you had to take an O for this year only, would you take the Pitt or Dallas O.

 

[CATCH17]

I'll take the Colts.

I saw how we could've put the game away against these guys early if Bledsoe just would've hit open guys when we were up 10-0.

Bledsoe had his worst game as a Cowboy and we still should've won that game. Dont expect that from Payton Manning.

Now if this was a playoff game i'd take the Jags because Manning is still the all time choker.

But since its not,

Colts win 27-17

 

[JonCJG]

OK.... not was I was asking but........

Jags 27
Colts 20

 

[CATCH17]

Yeah I wasn't feeling the whole Steelers O vs Cowboys O because its way to early to tell.

Nobody is right or wrong so its just a pointless debate.

 

[JonCJG]

I hear you man, just wanted some feedback.

 

[WoodysGirl]

From Clayton's blog:

Random thoughts for this weekend, starting with the Colts-Jaguars:

• The Colts once again won't have defensive tackle Corey Simon, who was given the big bucks last year to give them a big-body presence to slow down opposing teams' run games. Even though Simon is a good guy, some people are beginning to wonder whether he loves football.



• The Colts are putting their trust in Adam Vinatieri's honesty. If he tells them his groin isn't good enough to kick Sunday, they'll sign Martin Gramatica no later than Saturday. If the Jaguars beat the Colts on the road, it is fair declare them worthy of elite status. Teams that play a physical and emotional game on Monday night, as the Jaguars did when they shut out the Steelers 9-0, and then hit the road usually struggle the following Sunday. A victory in Indy will get everyone's attention after Jacksonville's opening wins over Dallas and Pittsburgh.

• Don't make a mistake by thinking Jacksonville is simply a team led by its physical, dominating defense. Quarterback Byron Leftwich has taken his game up a notch, running back Fred Taylor is healthy, the offensive line has improved and young receivers Matt Jones, Reggie Williams and Ernest Wilford are a handful. In fact, the Colts are hoping Jones' groin injury keeps on the sidelines.

• Diminutive Jags rookie RB Maurice Jones-Drew from UCLA showed me something Monday when he stepped up and "stoned" Steelers safety Troy Polamalu on a blitz, allowing Leftwich to complete that fourth-quarter pass to Williams, who turned it into a 48-yard gain that set up the clinching field goal.
• Speaking of Polamalu, someone close to him told me the day after the game that his shoulder was hurting pretty good against the Jaguars. Those things don't heal right away, especially when collisions are your bread and butter.

 

[Crown Royal]

God Dungy fields fast defenses.

 

[Crown Royal]

Also..I'll say this about the Jags....I feel a little better about our defense's difficulty in getting upfield - this OL is phenomenal.

 

[Crown Royal]

Wow - Great drive for a TD Jags. Byron Leftwich evaded 3 rushers to run for a 2 yd TD.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I think the Jax got a reality check today. Indy is still the gold standard in that division.

Indy - 21

Jax - 7

No matter how great your D, you still gotta put up some points.

 

[JonCJG]

I was dead wrong.

I expected the Jags to put up at least 24 points.

Guess the Colts are still the top dogs in the AFC..... at least until the playoffs.