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Couch Crew Exclusive: My Exclusive Interview with Pierre Garcon

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:25:43 +0000

Yeah, you read it. It's another interview. Heck, I love interviews, don't I.

After an interview with Scottie Cordier, the cornerback for Cal Poly, and then another one with Jerel Myers, a wide receiver for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, this has to be one of the bests I think.

This is my interview with Indianapolis Colts wide receiver, Pierre Garcon.

I contacted Pierre in about April or May and I was wondering if he would ever respond back. I thought he never would. I contacted him at his website, PierreGarocnLive.com.

Then, on June 21, I went to the Email app of my cell phone and saw a name saying "Pierre Garcon." I was like, "Could this be it? Is this actually Pierre Garcon?"

If he was, I thought he said he couldn't do it because he was extremely busy. But I guess he wasn't, he said this in these exact words:

Hey what's up man, yeah we can do an interview.
--www.PierreGarconLive.com
Sent from my T-Mobile Sidekick®

It was tight, I know.

I just couldn't believe I was going to have an interview with a player on the Indianapolis Colts. Garcon is truly a rising star in the NFL and I think he is probably going to be the starting punt/kick returner.

Here is my ultimate and spectacular interview with Pierre Garcon. And trust me, you'll be satisfied.

Josh Dhani: What is it like being drafted by the Colts last year?

Pierre Garcon: It was the greatest feeling in the world. I couldn't have come to a better team. [It was a] perfect situation and to learn from great future Hall-of-Famers.

JD: Is there competition going on between you, Roy Hall, and Austin Collie to play at slot receiver spot?

PG: There is completion going on everyday in the NFL. It wouldn't be football without competition.

JD: What's it going to feel like when you score your first ever NFL touchdown?

PG: I don't know yet but I know it will be a great feeling and I will be very happy.

JD: Are you going to be the starting punt/kick returner this year?

PG: I hope so but I don't know the team could have other plans for me. But I'm working as if I am the starter.

JD: Were you ever nervous coming into your first NFL game?

PG: Yes, I was very nervous but I knew what I had to do, so that made me feel more comfortable.

JD: How does it feel getting your first ever NFL catch from one of the bests: Peyton Manning?

PG: It was great. It's an honor to play with him and all of the other great guys on the team.

JD: How do you feel about Colts drafting Donald Brown?

PG: Donald is a very good player and I'm glad he is here. He will help us out a lot.

JD: What are your goals for this season?

PG: To win the conference, have home field advantage in the playoffs, and win the Super Bowl!

I was so glad to have this interview with Pierre! He was a real nice guy to talk to and I wish him and the Colts all the luck this year! Watch out for this kid this year, he is going to be spectacular!

Colts Talk: Is Pierre Garcon The Answer for Indiana at the Slot?

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:41:07 +0000

After reading from a popular blog called The Colts Corner, I read an article about the Colts questions and answers. One question asked by Bryan Brackney, the owner of the site, was who will be the surprise player for Indianapolis coming into the 2009-10 season?

Well, Bryan answered that the person who will be the surprise player is in the title above: Pierre Garcon. As Bryan observed, Garcon has been doing well at training camp and the Colts look to put him at punt/kick returner as well as the slot receiver.

That brought me to something; is Pierre Garcon the answer for the Colts at the slot position? This is what the Indianapolis Colts are apparently talking about.

Well, as of right now, I received an email on June 21. And I just couldn't believe who it was: Pierre Garcon. I asked Pierre a couple of months ago if he and I can hook up for an interview as I contacted him at his website, and he said yes.

But just because I am going to interview him, that doesn't mean I want him to be the guy to take over at the slot position. Sure, many people have been arguing that Roy Hall and Austin Collie should be the guys.

Some people are even considering Taj Smith as a canidate to fill the position, but I believe he'll make the practice squad.

However, I do believe that Garcon is just the perfect choice. Colts fan have seen him play last year in the 2008-09 season and he was pretty good. He was capable of being a starting kick/punt returner but he wasn't there in all of the games.

The Colts switched most of the time.

Last year, it was a mix between many players, mostly with Najeh Davenport and Garcon himself. But Garcon isn't just the receiver for the kick/punt return, although I highly believe that Garcon will earn that spot.

So now that we know that Garcon is going to pursue the spot in the return, people are wondering if he can handle being the slot receiver. It's going to be tough for Reggie Wayne and Anthony Gonzalez taking everything, yet, the Colts also have a key player in Dallas Clark.

But by saying that, Clark can't handle it all the time as well and we have seen him in the slot position at times. But the Colts are opening up younger guys and that's why there is an opportunity in the hands of Garcon.

In Week Three of the preseason last year against the Atlanta Falcons, a highlight was shown of Jared Lorenzen lobbing a 60-yard bomb to the left of the field where Pierre Garcon was being covered by what appeared to be two or three guys.

As I witnessed this, in what I call an underrated play, Garcon leaped over all of the defenders and caught the pigskin that landed right into his hands. It was one of the most exciting plays I have seen, especially from a receiver like Garcon.

In the 2008-09 season, Garcon only caught four passes for 23 yards.

Sure, it isn't what is expected as very good, but hey, many fourth-string or lower receivers in the depth chart never really get the popular stats people think with the strong passing offense of the Colts.

I think Garcon can do something with the Colts this year. He told me he is long waiting for a touchdown and I believe if he wins this slot position this year, the fans won't be disappointed.

Not one bit.

Can JaMarcus Russell Prove He Can Be an Elite Quarterback in 2009?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:27:15 +0000

"With the first pick in the NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select...JaMarcus Russell, quarterback from LSU."

Many people believed in the 2007-2008 season that Russell would lead the Raiders and have a pretty good year. But Russell was in competition in the starting quarterback spot against three other quarterbacks.

There was Josh McCown, who did have some playing time in his career (mostly with Arizona), and he looked to lead the Raiders as well.

Also, there was Andrew Walter, who really didn't have that much experience, who had some capability as well.

That season, Russell didn't start even though he did sign a valuable deal: a six-year, $68M contract. But Russell got that contract when the NFL season started so he held out of training camp.

Many fans were outraged of the decision of Russell not starting. Rumors were saying that Oakland was about to bring in David Carr as well, who was the backup for the Carolina Panthers that year.

"That way we can really control what he is doing, play for this set amount of time for this many plays. He doesn't have to have everything mastered," Lane Kiffin said of Russell not starting.

That year, the Raiders had a little rotation of quarterbacks playing.

Josh McCown played okay with his ten touchdowns and eleven interceptions. Andrew Walter really didn't do anything that year due to his three touchdowns and 13 interceptions the previous year.

But there was also another quarterback who came to help Oakland as well, and he was Daunte Culpepper. I didn't want to mention him because I just wanted to test you guys out. Well, now that I did, let's see how Culpepper did that year: he did the best out of all the quarterbacks on Oakland's squad.

Culpepper had five touchdowns for five interceptions as well with a 78.0 quarterback rating, while all the other Raider quarterbacks had failed to even reach 69.5!

Russell barely did anything that year, having two touchdowns and four interceptions for a 55.9 quarterback rating. He also had thrown for 373 passing yards. After that season, many talks about JaMarcus were involving the word, "bust."

That year, the Raiders selected Darren McFadden, a star running back from Arkansas who looked to be the next Adrian Peterson. McFadden, though, had to share the load with Justin Fargas and Michael Bush that year as well.

That year, the Raiders improved, but by only one game.

But it didn't matter about the record the Raiders had that year. They were re-building, and JaMarcus Russell was improving.

Russell had a much better year than most experts expected, throwing for 2,423 yards along with 13 touchdown and only eight interceptions. He also had a 77.1 quarterback rating, much better than the 55.9 rating he had last year.

Russell also found some new targets for himself, having Johnnie Lee Higgins to throw to who was truly amazing last year. The Raiders also got a speedy wide receiver in Darrius Heyward-Bey. They also got a great tight end in Zach Miller.

With that being said, JaMarcus Russell has more targets, and a rushing attack the Arizona Cardinals could have died for last year. With Michael Bush, Darren McFadden, and Justin Fargas in the running back rotation, a rushing attack has literally formed.

And with Lorenzo Neal in as well, the rushing attack is now dangerous as Neal is famous for blocking for many 1,000 yard rushers. And also, if Javon Walker can perform this year, Russell can build a good tandem.

The Raiders also have two other receivers that I think may have big contributions to Oakland: Todd Watkins and Samie Parker.

This year, can JaMarcus Russell improve? Can he prove all the experts wrong that he is capable of being an elite quarterback? Can he prove that he is not a bust in what people call him?

I expect Russell to be at his best this year, and with that said, a playoff berth may be coming their way

Manning-To-Marshall: Possible Chance Of Colts Pursuing Brandon Marshall?

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:16:29 +0000

After watching NFL Total Access and SportsCenter, and reading a few articles on Broncos' wide receiver Brandon Marshall requesting a trade, many people have said that he will go to the Ravens, Bears, or even the Buccaneers.

Some said that he won't be traded at all!

But you know what? He will be traded. If they can trade a wimpy Jay Cutler, how can they not trade a strong guy in Marshall? See what mess you have made now, Josh McDaniels? But I am glad you are making this happen.

Soon, all of you Eagles fans will be happy with Brian Dawkins and Correll Buckhalter returning, or not. And then Knowshon Moreno will be the only player left on the roster. Nah, just fooling with you.

I don't want to disrespect the Broncos because one of my favorite writers, Sayre Bedinger, is a Broncos fan and he is cool. I don't want to hurt his feelings. We're cool, right?

But sadly, Marshall will be traded. I can surely guarantee that he will not stay with Denver, especially with McDaniels saying that, "We can't wait to see Marshall in training camp."

No, not going to happen.

These teams have a possible chance of pursuing Marshall: the Baltimore Ravens, the St. Louis Rams, the Chicago Bears, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

But wait.

There is one dark horse that can get Brandon Marshall, and after you've seen the title and the picture of two players that I wish could be teammates, you know who it is. For those of you who might have lost their eyesight and can't read well, I will just say it in big bold letters:

THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS.

That's right, you heard me. The Colts--a team who struggled with their running game last year and have now lost an important player in Marvin Harrison.

Now every time I saw the Colts lost Harrison, everyone says that it is not a big deal because he is turning 37 years old.

Well, who cares about age? There's a 68-year-old who played 500 holes of golf for crying out loud! But that's golf, so who cares.

But still, Vinny Testaverde played football until he was 44. Brett Favre can still throw those gunslingers at age 40. Have you seen Jeff Garcia?

Dang!

And what about Jerry Rice, Jimmy Smith, Joey Galloway, and all those other receivers who played when they were 36 years old or older?

Harrison made a huge difference with Indy and now that he is ogne, the Colts have a possible chance of struggling. And that's not good at all.

Then, every time you will have people double-covering Wayne. But it'll be hard for Gonzo (Anthony Gonzalez) to get the ball because the whole time he has been playing, he was a slot receiver. He'll get moved up and it will be pretty tough for him in his first year to get promoted up.

The Colts do have a big chance of pursuing Brandon Marshall. Shut up about the salary cap, the Colts can do this. They will find a way to trade a player, and heck, maybe they'll trade a future draft pick.

They'll find ways to do it.

Some of you might then say that they don't like Marshall's character and the Colts aren't that type of team that will welcome those kind of players. Sure, you may be right, but not entirely. There are some players on the Colts squad that have that type of character.

There is a guy on that team that has that.

And when you say Marshall won't fit well, please take a look above. That picture says it all, and is why I put it up there so I can stop some of your guys' yapping.

I can see Marshall in a Colts' uniform with a number 16 or 14 (number 15 belongs to Pierre Garcon).

Just imagine what good could come out if Marshall was on the Indianapolis Colts. It'll be heaven for Manning. Maybe Brandon Marshall will be the young Marvin Harrison for Manning. And then a new receiver tandem has emerged.

It'll look exactly like the 2004 Colts. A rushing attack with two backs with Edgerrin James and Dominic Rhodes (now Joseph Addai and Donald Brown). Then a well quarterback in Peyton Manning. And then the three receivers who had ten touchdowns or more that are Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, and Brandon Stokley (now Brandon Marshall, Reggie Wayne, and Gonzo).

I can definitely see that happening.

That Manning-to-Marshall tandem will truly be exciting. Although, this may not happen, and I believe it won't, it would be nice if this did happened. The great guys at Stampede Blue made it clear, so it probably won't happen.

But hey, it's a Colts fan can dream.

Minnesota Vikings: Don't Get Brett Favre, Tarvaris Jackson Is The Answer

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:03:08 +0000

Brett Favre is surely going to be the on the Minnesota Vikings roster, now that he is gotten surgery on his throwing shoulder and a Vikings assistant will be coming to Favre to do some workouts with him to help his shoulder.

So, you get it: Favre will obviously be on the Vikings roster, no doubt.

I don't know what's next for Favre after he leaves Minnesota, because he will after one year and go on to these teams.

So here's my question to all of you fans for the NFL team in the purple uniform: why would you want a losing-his-luster quarterback like Brett Favre for one year, when you can get an improving quarterback like Tarvaris Jackson for many years to come?

Why Brad Childress, why?

Have you seen what Favre has done with the Jets. When the Jets were at an 8-3 record last year, they went 1-4 after that. In that span of five games in which Favre didn't play well, you could see him just throwing the ball up in the air.

It turned out he didn't look like having fun, not one single bit. He was just playing with negative attitude. And you know the saying in sports that you have to bring "ten percent effort and ninety percent attitude?"

Well, Favre was zero percent in both of those categories, to be honest.

There's no point of having Brett Favre. Sure, he will be pretty good but he might be ruining his legacy if he comes to Minnesota. He's already a Hall-of-Famer, what's the point of keep playing.

I know, Joe Gibbs did that when he was a coach, but that's coaching man! That's coaching!

Brett Favre might as well play for all 32 NFL teams. But there is some good bringing Favre to Minnesota. A good writer on this site (one of my favorites), James Williamson, has said something that was very interesting if Favre came to Minnesota.

Williamson observed that Favre will be the first ever quarterback in NFL history to beat all 32 NFL teams!

Pretty sweet, huh?

But seriously, that's not the point!

Now you'll see Sage Rosenfels swapping faces. If you don't get what I am saying, please take a look.

But also, what's the point having Rosenfels, too?

You all remember his helicopter hurdle against the Indianapolis Colts last year that cost Houston the win (And Schaub's smiling face. His face when Rosenfels fumbled is priceless!).

And Rosenfels second battle against the Colts when he costs Houston a win (again) when he was looking for a receiver and then just decided to throw right at Colts' safety, Melvin Bullit.

Rosenfels will create a problem in Minnesota, I guarantee it (don't go Joe Namath now!). But here is what the Vikings should do:

USE TARVARIS JACKSON!!!!

That's right. Use T-Jax. Tarvaris will be the man for Minnesota, he will. Well, that's what I think. Sure, he wasn't successful in his first two years, having a total of eleven touchdowns and 16 touchdowns.

But in his third year, after being on the bench, learning from a veteran in Gus Frerotte who became the starter. But then, Frerotte got injured and then here came Jackson who everyone doubted.

In one game in which I believe was against the Arizona Cardinals, Jackson had a spectacular game by throwing for four touchdowns while having 163 yards and an amazing 135.5 quarterback rating.

He also had a great game before that, throwing for 105 yards with one touchdown for a 143.8 quarterback rating.

Solid, huh?

In his last four games of the 2008 season, Jackson's lowest quarterback rating was 88.5 in that four-game span. Here's what his total was during those four games:

740 passing yards, eight touchdowns and one interception for a 116.5 quarterback rating.

Now those are very good stats. You can't disagree there. And all of that happen after being benched from learning from Frerotte.

Jackson had 1,056 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions for a 95.4 quarterback rating.

Jackson is a solid quarterback.

But he needed to be benched so he could learn better and not take so much criticism. With the 2008 season closing, the Vikes looked like they couldn't make the playoffs with Frerotte out and T-Jax in.

They did, though.

Sure, Jackson didn't win his first playoff game but not everyone does when they go for the first time. The only person I know has done that is probably Tom Brady, no one else. Peyton Manning didn't get it.

Not everyone gets their first playoff win. People expect too much out of Tarvaris Jackson. You have to give him time, this kid has a future. And with the pick of Percy Harvin, the Jackson can have more helpful guys to throw to.

And Jackson is ready now. I observed something. Here's what happened in the first three games Jackson played in, before being benched from the veteran of Gus Frerotte:

316 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception for a 77.4 quarterback rating.

Now if you scroll up, you'll see a major difference between when he started his first three games without learning from a veteran quarterback and the stats after he was benched by a veteran quarterback.

Big ass difference.

Jackson is ready and could be a star from years to come. No Rosenfels or Favre.

Tarvaris Jackson is here to stay.

So Vikings fans, what would you have: An old quarterback who will only stay with the team for one year and will only come to the Vikings to bring revenge on his old team or bring in a quarterback who is detirmened and will be a great quarterback for years to come?

You decide, and the time is...now!

Will This Year's New York Jets End Up Like the 2007's Cleveland Browns?

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:32:53 +0000

A lot of people probably haven't noticed this but I have.

Don't you remember the 2007 Cleveland Browns? Well, let's start from the beginning. The Browns drafted a hot shot quarterback in Brady Quinn. The Browns expected him to be a huge star towards the squad, now that their other two quarterbacks didn't meet their goals with the franchise (Charlie Frye and Tim Couch).

After a successful career in college, Quinn was drafted 22nd overall by the Browns and they looked to have a future with him. It didn't look a quarterback battle would be decided but Romeo Crennel insisted on it because he thought Derek Anderson had something in him.

He was coming off an okay year but they decided to use Anderson and Quinn in a battle for the starting job.

Derek Anderson won of course and the city of Cleveland also knew that Quinn was the second-stringer due to the fact that he may learn something from D.A. With Anderson at starter, fans were questionable about the 2007 Cleveland Browns' season.

But the fans were impressed with Anderson's abilities as he built a team around superstars like Jamal Lewis, Lawrence Vickers, Braylon Edwards, Kellen Winslow, and Joe Jurevicius.

The Browns went on towards a 10-6 record and the city of Cleveland smelled a playoff berth for the first time since 2002 when they went 9-7.

The Browns didn't make the playoffs, because of the Tennessee Titans 17-14 win over the Indianapolis Colts to guarantee Tennessee a playoff berth. If the Colts had won that game, the Browns would have their first playoff berth since 2002.

The Browns didn't get it. But now here we are looking at the same exact thing with the New York Jets. I can literally see this happen. Let's check out the comparisons with this.

Well, Kellen Clemens was coming off a pretty bad season as he had zero touchdowns and one interception for 26 yards including a 34.2 quarterback rating. He did play some games in the 2007 season, however, and did pretty good filling in for Chad Pennington in some games.

Let's compare that with Derek Anderson before he started the 2007 season. Anderson was coming off a pretty bad season and did start some games. He had five touchdowns and eight interceptions for 793 yards with a 63.1 quarterback rating.

The comparison is a pretty similar, don't you think? And people are still questioning Kellen Clemens this year by saying he could start or not. That is exactly what happened with Derek Anderson in 2007.

See that?

Now let's check out the first round draft pick. Well for the Jets, they picked up Mark Sanchez as their fifth overall pick and they expect Sanchez to be the starting quarterback this year and be the future of the franchise.

Now let's compare that to the 2007 Cleveland Browns.

Well, the Cleveland Browns drafted Brady Quinn 22nd overall in the 2007 NFL Draft, looking to have a future franchise quarterback for the years to come. They looked at him as the next best quarterback since Trent Dilfer to lead their franchise to some wins.

So you see where I am getting here.

Now let's check out their weapons, starting with the running backs. Let's see what the Jets have this year, for running backs.

The Jets already have two decent backs to use: Thomas Jones and Leon Washington. The Jets also picked up a star from Iowa, Shonn Greene, to be a helpful back with Thomas Jones to make a one-two punch while Washington is looking for a new contract and probably might just be a return specialist for the team.

They also have a respectable running back in Danny Woodhead who is considered as a "speedy" back and looks to become a punt returner towards the squad.

Now let's compare that to the Cleveland Browns.

Well, after struggling to find backs after looking at Lee Suggs and many other players, they have finally found a running back in Jamal Lewis, picked up from the Ravens and was a player part of the 2,000 rushing yards club.

Then there was Jerome Harrison and Jason Wright to help out Lewis (now that he was aging) and they did a solid job at it.

It's very similar, yes, I know.

Let's get to the other weapons of the offense, like wide receivers.

The New York Jets have five guys to throw to help them out on offense. One you can name right off the bat: Jerricho Cotchery. He has been great last year

and looks to become the leader of the receivers.

Then you got Brad Smith and Chansi Stuckey who are improving and look to become stars on the offense in the future. And then the two tight ends that'll help out greatly: Bubba Franks and Dustin Keller.

Now let's compare that to the 2007 Cleveland Browns.

The Browns also have five good guys to throw to. Two you can name right off the bat: Braylon Edwards and Joe Jurevicius. Then you got Tim Carter who looks to help the offense greatly and here comes Josh Cribbs, who was a standout at quarterback in college but wanted to be a receiver in the NFL. He is also a dangerous returner.

Then you got the son of the Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow: Kellen Winslow II. He is a great tight end but has been experiencing injuries.

Look how close these comparables are!

Now let's see the quarterback battle.

The Jets have a battle between Mark Sanchez and Kellen Clemens. Sanchez got a pretty big deal, biggest in NY's franchise history, so he looks to become a starter anyways. Not really. Sure, he performed well in the OTA's but my blog reported that the coaches say that if they were to start a quarterback right now, it would be Kellen Clemens.

And why wouldn't they?

They have to because Clemens has learned from the best: Brett Favre and Chad Pennington. They have improved his game greatly and I don't think he'll give it up. Give Sanchez a year off so he can learn from a kid that has some

experience.

Now let's compare it to Cleveland.

The Browns had, obviously, a battle between Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn (and with Ken Dorsey, no, just kidding). Many fans believed in Quinn but Anderson was named the starter. And why wouldn't he?

He spent his first two years doing nothing but learn from Dilfer and Frye and he probably got a little better at least. He was named the starter and didn't let anyone down.

Comparable, right? I think so.

So now you get what I am seeing. I don't want to go any further because both of these defenses are pretty similar (they also both have a 3-4 defense as well).

I expect the Jets to go 11-5 this season with a new coach in Rex Ryan who'll improve the defense greatly with a new additions like Bart Scott (duh). I think Kellen Clemens will be named the starter and he will not let people down.

Hopefully, he might not end up like Derek Anderson, who is still in competition with Quinn again this year and now has lost his faith with the team.

Kellen Clemens might have about 2,000 to 3,000 passing yards and about 15-25 touchdowns and about ten-to-20 interceptions this year.

It's going to be an exciting year for the Jets this year, and hey, they may end up like the 2007 Browns with so many close comparisons.

Hopefully, they'll make the playoffs.

And with what I wrote, I may actually be right.

Does Anyone Remember....?| Terrence Wilkins

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:37:23 +0000

After not writing a Does Anyone Remember....?| for quite a while, I have come back to continue to the series. Here it is:

Does anyone remember Terrence Wilkins?

I do--and surely well, as always.

As always, I tell you why I picked Terrence Wilkins for this edition of Does Anyone Remember...?|.

Well, I haven't written a real Colts' article for a while and I was thinking of some great guy on the Colts who was a huge asset towards the team.

And there he was, Terrence Wilkins: one of the most underrated punt/kick returners in NFL history.

And here's his story:

It all started in Virginia. Wilkins was a star at not just a wide receiver, but also a returner.

After a pretty successful career in College, Terrence went on to find a path towards the NFL to have a new future. But he didn't. Well, not at the start he did.

He went un-drafted in the 1999 NFL Draft. This draft featured players like Donovan McNabb, Torry Holt, and even Edgerrin James.

But Terrence wasn't part of the group. His size hurts him, as he was 5′8″ and and 180 pounds, according to ColtPower.com.

He wasn't drafted with the elite members that he should have been with for how successful he was going to be.

And he was going to prove people wrong, oh yesiree.

In his first year of existence in the NFL, Terrence Wilkins had a pretty solid season for a rookie. He had 42 catches for 565 yards and four touchdowns.

He also averaged about 14 yards per catch. Wilkins also was solid in the long pass as he had an 80-yard touchdown that year as well. Now that is pretty stellar, don't you think?

Especially for a rookie.

But wait, Wilkins had more that year, and it wasn't just in the passing, but also in the return.

He had 41 punt returns for 388 yards and one touchdown. His longest punt return was 39 yards. But that was just in the punt return, the kick return was much greater.

In the kick return, Wilkins had 51 kick returns for 1,134 yards and one touchdown. The touchdown came on a 97-yard kickoff return, which is extraordinary as well.

It was a good season for him that year. He and the Colts went 13-3 but lost in the Divisional Round of the playoffs to the Tennessee Titans.

Wilkins looked to expand even further in 2000.

And he did.

He had 43 catches for 569 yards and three touchdowns. You might think it's not that big but he did these stats in just 14 games.

In his rookie year, he played all 16. So just think about that.

In the punt and kick return, Terrence couldn't play that much there. He had 29 punt returns for 240 yards and his longest punt return was 36 yards.

In the kick return, he had only 15 kickoff returns for 279 yards.

See what I mean?

He didn't play that much in the return. And what was also not that good was that his longest kick return was only 30 yards.

It was just one okay year, right? Wrong. It got worse the next year as Wilkins only played eleven games that season.

He was going lower and lower each season now.

In 2001, he had 34 catches for 332 yards. He didn't have any touchdowns that year.

Bummer.

In the punt and kick returns, Wilkins went back to his old ways, and with old ways, he was doing great.

He had 21 punt returns for 219 yards and one touchdown. The touchdown came off a spectacular 78-yard punt return, which was his longest punt return of the season and his second-longest of his career.

In the kickoff returns, Wilkins did even better with 44 kick returns for 1,007 yards. There were no touchdowns involved but he did at least have 50-yard return, which was his longest.

His longest punt-return was larger than his kick-return. You really don't see that everyday.

With three pretty good seasons with the Indianapolis Colts from 1999-2001, the Colts had to let him go.

Wilkins was gone.

Gone from the heart and soul of the white and blue. Bleeding it deeply.

It was all gone.

But light came. It came from St. Louis. There it came, the St. Louis Rams as Wilkins was offered a deal in 2002. And he took it, and why not?

But in 2002, Wilkins might have been better if he hadn't signed the deal. He wasn't very good with the Rams in the receiving game and only played 13 games.

The stats didn't even reach the peak of average in 2002 as he had five catches for 31 yards and, of course, there wouldn't be any touchdowns.

His longest catch was only 14 yards, that wasn't very good at all. But hey, stats don't matter. Wilkins was a pretty good asset to the team in the return.

He had 24 punt returns for 242 yards with a 55-yard return being his longest. He didn't have a touchdown there, but you don't really expect to have a punt or kick return for a touchdown every year anyways.

In the kick returns, he had 47 of them returned for 1,074 yards as well as a 42-yard return, but no touchdown. So Wilkins really didn't have to regret it, right?

Well, no, but not exactly. He only stayed with St. Louis for one year, and had to move on.

And he did move on.

Entering his fifth year and just waived by the Rams, Wilkins found some more light. He actually did. And it was with the Colts.

And now with a new future, he didn't want to give it up.

But he probably had to regret this season ten times more than what he had in 2002 with the Rams.

He had only played three games. That wasn't good, not one single bit.

He didn't do anything in receiving. Nothing. If you look at the stats, he did nothing.

And I am serious. That wasn't good, it was horrible.

In the return, it wasn't that good either.

He had seven punt returns for only 25 yards with a 16-yarder being his longest. It would pretty much be impossible for him to have a touchdown if

you look at it.

The kick return was his best statistical category. He had only 14 returns for 325 yards with a 42-yarder being his longest. No touchdowns involved in the process.

You think he regretted this? Of course. But that is how life is. Not everything is fair.

Wilkins was released and didn't play in the NFL from 2004-2005. He played in the CFL, with the Calgary Stampeders.

According to what I have found, Wilkins didn't do anything in the CFL. Well he did, but I couldn't find any sources for his stats.

After a pretty good time in the CFL, it was time to make comeback to the NFL.

And there he was, in his sixth season and at 32 years old, he would have to act like a mentoring veteran he was.

But guess what team he was on? The Indianapolis Colts.

He returned to them for a third straight time, and this time, he was not going to let them down. And this season, Wilkins never did.

And it was his best season of his career.

He had played 15 games that year but didn't take any part in the receiving category as the Colts mainly wanted him to do his thing in the return.

And he did great.

In the punt returns, he had 21 of them for 193 yards, including an 82-yard punt return for a touchdown against a the Jacksonville Jaguars in a 21-14 win.

It was exciting and it Wilkins longest punt return of his career and his first punt return for a touchdown in the NFL since 2001.

In the kick returns, he returned 52 of them for 1,272 yards and zero touchdowns. Although there were no touchdowns there, he did have a 70-yard return.

In the kick return, he had a career-high of kick returns returned and kick return yards. His 70-yard return was the second-longest of his career.

It was certainly good season statistically, but also in the playoffs, as his Colts went on to win the Super Bowl.

Wilkins had a great career. He won a Super Bowl, had 1,000 kick return yards multiple times. He was just doing great.

The Colts expected to have Wilkins in 2007 as well. In 2007, Wilkins was ranked the 42nd best receiver in the NFL.

Wilkins didn't play for the Colts in 2007 but he was labeled on the team. In 2008, Wilkins was officially retired. Wilkins had a wonderful career and was never labeled as bad player.

He has never let anyone down. Wilkins will always be remembered as one of the most underrated and best return specialists in the NFL and as a Super Bowl champion, or to put in a better way: a winner.

Wilkins now is just relaxing in his home and now that he is close to turning 34, a comeback could come.

Now do you remember Terrence Wilkins?

Still one of the most underrated and best return specialists, still a winner.

Once a Loser, Always a Loser: Ryan Leaf Wanted By Texas Police

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:33:22 +0000

According to great guys at The Shutdown Corner, failure quarterback Ryan Leaf is wanted by the Texas police after failing turn himself in.

MJD, the main guy who runs the blog, says he is not hiding him but he is a fan of him. I bet he is hiding him. Okay, maybe not, but you never know.

But The Shutdown Corner isn't lying, Ryan Leaf is actually wanted for his drug and burglary charges, according to this source.

Ryan Leaf also had to go to rehab for his drug addiction. But guess where he had to go? British Columbia. Let's just hope the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League aren't trying him out.

Or are they?

Nah, they got Buck Pierce. But anyways, back to Leaf.

Here is a quote you might enjoy that Shutdown Corner has found:

"At one point he said he was going to turn himself in. He hasn't turned himself in yet, and if he gets picked up he's going to be arrested," Randall County prosecutor Lacy Miller said. "If he gets picked up out of our jurisdiction, then we will extradite him or use whatever means we have to get him back. Right now he is a wanted individual."

Weird stuff, isn't it? I think so.

But hey, this kid is going to get caught. If he can throw just ten touchdowns and about 40 interceptions in his short career (like five years), he surely won't be that hard to find.

Oh Ryan Leaf, you did it again!

Ryan Leaf: Once a loser, always a loser. And that is the end of that chapter.

The NFL Update 6-9-09

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:13:18 +0000

Hey guys, welcome to The NFL Update. There's a lot in hand for us, so let's go!
CFL Team Eying Vince Young

A site I am a guest blogger for, Reservation for Six, has reported that Tennessee Titans quarterback, Vince Young, is being interested by CFL's Toronto Argonauts. Young, who was named the Rookie of the Year a while back, lost his job last year to veteran quarterback Kerry Collins.

Young says he wants to start with Tennessee or be traded. Then later, our blog reported that Young's agent has said that Young DOES NOT want to be traded. Reservation for Six has also reported that former Broncos quarterback, Patrick Ramsey, might steal Young's second-string QB spot.

Thing aren't going swell with Young, but hopefully if he goes to CFL, there might be hope.

Browns Sign OL, Release Safety

Reservation for Six is on a roll. Bryan Brackney, keep reporting, you are doing a great job at these breaking sports news alerts. They have reported that the Cleveland Browns have signed offensive tackle George Foster.

Foster played for the Lions and Broncos. He was recently released by Detroit after spending his last two years with them, most notably the 0-16 season last year. George Foster was also known in the trade that made he and Tatum Bell fall to Detroit, while Dre Bly moved on to Denver.

Foster looks to improve the O-Line as he will block for Derek Anderson, Brady Quinn, or Brett Ratliff.

The Browns also released safety Jason Venson.

Former NFL-ers Tryout for UFL

Reservation for Six has found out some NFL players that have tried for the new league, the UFL (United Football League), for Dennis Green's team. Here are the players:

Travis Taylor
David Boston
Jermaine Wiggins
Quinn Gray
Reche Caldwell
LeBrandon Toefield
Bobby Sippio

More at the Six.

Former Browns QB, Charlie Frye, Get the Nod by Al Davis

Former Browns starting quarterback, Charlie Frye, got the nod by Al Davis that he was signed by the Oakland Raiders. Frye was the Seahawks' backup quarterback after being traded from the Cleveland Browns due to his lack of playing.

Frye looks to create a QB battle between him, Jeff Garcia, and JaMarcus Russell. Who I think would win? It'll be Russell for sure.

Bryan Brackney gives you more of it at the Six.

Saints Linebacker Retires

Reservation for Six reports that Saints' linebacker Dan Morgan has announced his retirement. He was expected to become a starting linebacker, but it looks he has turned it down. Morgan has had a pretty good career, now retiring with close to 400 career tackles.

Morgan has struggled throughout his career with injuries.

This is what Drew Rosenhaus said in his Twitter feed; thanks to Reservation for Six on the report:

"Dan Morgan has informed the Saints that he has decided to retire due continued injuries. Dan would like to thank the Saints for the chance to come back this year, but injuries would not let him continue his career. His decision is final and he will be moving on to focus on his restaurant business in Charlotte. Dan also wants to be able to spend more time with his wife and children."

More Signings

Here's a new segment called "More Signings." I talk about the other signings from around the NFL that I can't make little tidbits of because I really don't have time. So here are the signings you have missed:

Atlanta Falcons sign draft picks William Middleton (cornerback) and Vance Walker (defensive tackle).

San Francisco 49ers sign tight end Brian Jennings to a five-year deal that lasts until 2014.

Philadelphia Eagles sign their draft picks all to a four-year deal: Victor "Macho" Harris (cornerback), Brandon Gibson (wide receiver), and Fenuki Tupou (offensive tackle).
Buffalo Bills sign Justise Hairston (running back).
Seattle Seahawks sign Courtney Greene (safety) to a four-year contract.

Thank you for reading The NFL Update of June 9, 2009. More updates coming to you soon!

Are the St. Louis Rams the Destination for Michael Vick

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:28:00 +0000

I think it is.

The St. Louis Rams need a play-maker. They can't always count on Steven Jackson. And Marc Bulger can't be the guys. He has been a failure towards the team.

Yeah, he has been a starter since 2002, but guess what?

Marc Bulger has only started all 16 games in one season only once! Just one time Bulger has started all 16 games in a season. You really want that in your starter? For the past seven seasons, Bulger has been sacked well over 230 times!

Rumors were swirling around the block that the St. Louis Rams are interested in Michael Vick. See what I mean?

Michael Vick has to go to the Rams. They need a bigger play-maker, other than Steven Jackson. Jackson can not carry the load ALL THE TIME.

Torry Holt is gone. Isaac Bruce is gone. Az-Zahir Hakim is gone. Ricky Proehl is gone. Marshall Faulk is gone. Kurt Warner is gone.

The Rams aren't what they used to be.

Their team needs to re-unite like the "Greatest Show on Turf" team they were.

And that kid, Michael Vick, can do that. Sure, the Rams won't be an all-passing team because their play-makers on the receiving side aren't there.

Vick can't fall to San Francisco. Alex Smith or Shaun Hill will obviously end up there. He can't fall to the Seahawks, Matt Hasselbeck or Seneca Wallace will be the main guy there. Raiders? Maybe, but why would they when they got Jeff Garcia and JaMarcus Russell?

Vick's only choice is the St. Louis Rams. This is coming from a Colts/Rams fan (more of a Colts fan) and Vick is needed.

Michael Vick can lay off the load for Steven Jackson.

Marc Bulger won't be needed, he has had poor play lately. Bulger has had a combined total of 22 touchdowns and 28 interceptions in his last two years.

Not what anybody would expect.

He is needed with St. Louis, as I have said many times in this article. Everyone in the sports world doubts his possibilities with any team. Are you kidding me? He has the best potential with a team in need of a QB.

You can say anything you want about Vick, but he deserves a shot with a team. Have you seen his abilities? Let's take a look:

An arm nobody can deny
The speed no one can be able to stop

Michael Vick was also the first quarterback ever to have more than 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards. This is what you call, my friends, talent.

Talent.

Nobody had the talent Vick had. He has had four seasons in which he ran for more than 500 rushing yards. He also had one of the longest QB runs in the NFL history, especially the memorable one against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Now you can yap all you want about what he did with dog-fighting, but hey, everyone has done mistakes. People have done much much worse than what Vick did, and nothing happened to them.

Donte Stallworth killed a man. Leonard Little having a blood alcohol level, twice the limit and was driving 78 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour speed limit. Jared Allen was arrested three times for DUI. Jeramy Stevens was arrested for rape. And Chris Henry has been arrested FIVE TIMES!

You think Vick's was worse?

I don't think so.

Please give Vick a chance. How did Vick NOT learn his lesson? He has been in jail for more than 20 months for crying out loud!

Vick may not be a team player, but he can be a play-maker.

And that is all what the Rams need. For the team to go back towards their winning ways, Michael Vick is the answer. He can be the future.

People say he can't perform well because he hasn't played for two years. Well he has been playing football in jail and heck, he is only 28 years old! A lot left in the tank, could play for ten or eleven more years!

Then you say he isn't good in passing. Well sure, he does a 75.7 rating, but he can WIN GAMES FOR YOU! Look at Peyton Manning or Dan Marino, they had all the stats but aren't the type of playoff-type guys that can win games for you.

Vick can destroy on pass and running, don't get me wrong. You have to believe that. And with Vick scrambling and passing around, that could leave some room for Steven Jackson to run over defenses when the defense is already tired with chasing after Mike Vick.

And at least he isn't one of those quarterbacks who have more interceptions than touchdowns in their career. How can you say Vick is a bad quarterback?

Take a look at this: Compare Vick towards Vince Young. Let's take a look at the touchdowns, interceptions, and passer rating:

Michael Vick: 71 touchdowns and 52 interceptions, 75.7 rating

Vince Young: 22 touchdowns and 32 interceptions, 68.8 rating

So many of you say that Young is a GOOD quarterback and say Vick is bad. Explain to me why? That's just unacceptable there. Nobody talks about Young being a bad quarterback. It's just stupid. Just plain stupid.

Vick can turn around this Rams team, and he will. He will. Believe me. Once Roger Goodell reinstates Vick, there will be a team looking for Vick. It may not be the Rams, which looks like the best destination, but there will be a team looking for Vick.

It won't matter what team he'll be playing on or what league he'll be playing in. He will make a difference towards the squad.

And like Barack Obama, there will be change.

Big NFL News: Featuring Plaxico Burress (Colts Interested in Boldin?)

Sat, 30 May 2009 21:24:06 +0000

Yo guys, welcome to another edition of Big Sports News. The title says it all, this is a juicy edition in the NFL section of Big Sports News network! So let's go because this is an article you really don't want to miss!

Brandon Marshall

Marshall says he wants a raise and Denver isn't listening. Guess what he did? He skipped the voluntary workouts.

So will Marshall end up like Cutler, no, but if he keeps it up, he definitely will!

Marshall wants a new contract and he needs right now!

In other news that is similar, Donald Driver is pretty much doing the same thing. According to the Journal Sentinel, Driver is holding out for more money. Driver says he isn't but he is.

Also, Miles Austin is acting like T.O., except without the mouth, ESPN says. The owner says it all.

Dwayne Jarrett

ESPN says this may be a big year for wide receiver, Dwayne Jarrett. Who has been a bust lately because he has been averaging like ten catches in his last two years and about 100 yards and one touchdown!

Bust, huh? Yep. But Jake Delhomme says that he needs Jarrett this year and is counting on him big time. The USC star hopes to do that and let's see if he does because now it is the time. More at the Charlotte Blog.

Plaxico Burress

More stuff for the I-shot-myself-in-the-leg guy. Some rumors have been going on that the Buccaneers have called Plax last week. It says that Raheem Morris called him and was very interested in bringing him in.

The Tampa Tribune went down into it all.

The Jets are also still interested. If Plax falls with NY, Mark Sanchez would have a big gift, same for Freeman if Plax falls there as well. But will happen? We'll find out as time passes by.

Aaron Kampman

With the Packers moving to a new defense at the 3-4, they have also moved Aaron towards the outside linebacker spot.

Kampman responds that he is very unhappy at what position he is at right now. AP talked about it.

Hope all is well with number 74.

Chris Simms

Simms is doing much better than Kyle Orton in the team activities, the Denver Post says. They say he is working "extensively."

It's no wonder they signed him during the Jay Cutler hype because they may use Simms. Could it be possible if Simms can be a starter for the Broncos as the season starts.

Get out of here Kyle Orton, there will be a new quarterback for the mile high city, and the quarterback is Chris Simms.

Let's see how he performs.

Frank Gore

Frank Gore has announced to Goal Posts that he is going to be seeing himself in Miami this year, but not in the Pro Bowl. He said he and his 49ers will be going to the Super Bowl. Well, can they? I don't know but they do have a shot.

With drafting Nate Davis in the fifth round, a potential steal, he could become a possible starter. He was a star out of Ball State and with Frank Gore and newly added Glen Coffee in the running game, the 49ers do have a chance.

And don't forget those receivers: Josh Morgan, Michael Crabtree, Isaac Bruce, and Brandon Jones. Also included, Vernon Davis!

Pisa Tinoisamoa

After surprisingly being released from the St. Louis Rams a while ago after leading the team in tackles last year, many teams are interested in the ferocious linebacker.

The New England Patriots were about to sign him but now have changed their mind after signing Paris Lenon.

The Chicago Tribune has reported that the Chicago Bears are interested in linebacker, Pisa Tinoisamoa. Tinoisamoa exclaimed that he was ecstatic that he heard he might be a starter for Chi-Town.

The Bills and Eagles are also interested in him. In other Bears news, the Bears are looking carefully of signing Matt Jones, but they probably might not, the Chicago Tribune also says.

Anquan Boldin

Now it's the moment you have been waiting for. According to the word count, you have passed over 686 words to get here. So let's get to the biggest rumor of the day: Anquan Boldin!

The New York Post claims that a trade might be heating up with Boldin. The Giants have spread interest in Boldin and there probably might be a possible trade. The Boldin to New York trade will be so beneficial, now that Plax is gone and Eli Manning needs a new target, and badly.

ESPN has reported that the Colts have a chance at Boldin. So don't start bashing me because I just found out the rumor. In the past, people always bash me that Boldin might come to Indy. ESPN SAYS THAT, IDIOTS!

ESPN also says that the Colts may need a new receiver with Harrison gone. With Collie and Hall still might need to function for the third spot, why not sign Boldin so Boldin can be at number one, Wayne at two, and Gonzo at three? It might work, but the cap my harm Indy.

Can Anquan Boldin fall to Indy? Will Pisa sign with the Bears? Is Chris Simms a starter for Denver? Find out soon in another edition of Big Sports News: NFL Edition!

Another Head Shaker

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:58:04 +0000

So I turn on ESPNEWS the other day to find out that Cato June has signed with the Houston Texans. (Im shaking my head right now). Polian.....What are you doing? This should have been a no brainer for you. Cato June was a fabulous player for the Colts squad. In fact, he was the the captain of the defense until he wasn't re-signed and eventually signed with Tampa Bay for the 2007 season, only to be released before the start of this upcoming season. Not only was he the defensive captain of the Colts squad, but he also lead the Colts in tackles in the 2006 season. Anyone who reads my blog knows that I do question some of Bill Polian's signings and some I praise. But lately, his decisions have baffled me, especially the Najeh Davenport one (ughhhhh). The Colts are at a point now where if they don't go back to what worked for them on defense in the 2006 season, our defense will continue to be the weak point of the team. I thought bringing back Cato June would allow even better pass coverage, but most importantly, June helps on the run defense. I think all of Colts Nation would agree that that is priority number one during the offseason. Indy has to make changes on the defensive side of the ball or they will never keep up with the likes of a healthy New England or Pittsburgh. Lets hope Polian redeems himself this month in the NFL Draft....Lets Hope.

Offseason Roadmap: Indianapolis Colts

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:45:55 +0000

The 2008 Indianapolis Colts finished with a 12-4 record, but another VERY disappointing loss to San Diego in the Wildcard Round of the NFL Playoffs. Again, we see them have a great regular season and same result in the playoffs. The Colts are really only a few players away from the greatness they had in 05-06 season. Heres what I think they need....

Defensive Line: Where do I begin?? Indy couldn't even stop SD's BACKUP running back in the playoffs. I know Dungy was big on speed instead of size, but now that Jim Caldwell has taken over the team, it's time to implement some size into the defensive line again. The top two run stopping defenses last year were Minnesota and Tennessee. Minnesota had the Williams Wall, and Tennessee had Albert Haynesworth. While there aren't many real big name free agents left on the market for DT, the Colts will build in the draft again. If they don't take Paria Jerry with the 27th pick, they still have the hopeful opportunity to get a guy like Sen'Derrick Marks in the second round out of Auburn.

Linebacker: After the Colts did not resign Freddy Keiaho or Tajaun Hagler at linebacker, and not making a run at Ray Lewis or Karlos Dansby, they will again have to go after help in the draft. Bill Polian loves players from the Big Ten, and there is a certain linebacker in Columbus, Ohio that Indy should be looking at. His name is James Laurenitis, and I think he would be a perfect fit in the system of the Indianapolis Colts. He's good, hard-nosed player, and he's a good player off the field as well. Sounds like a perfect fit for them.

Wide Reciever: With the release of Marvin Harrison, there is a gaping hole at the #3 wideout spot. I say #3 because Anthony Gonzalez will move from #3 on the depth chart to #2 by the start of training camp. I wish the Colts would get a big, physical receiver (like maybe a trade for Anquan Boldin, Cough, Cough) but that probably won't happen. Ashlie Lelie is still available, and I think he has the talent to be a big time reciever for the right team. And of course, there's the draft again. This years wide reciever class is very deep, and I would love to see the Colts pick Hakeem Nicks or a guy like Joaquin Iglesias from Oklahoma.

I know this sounded like a mini-mock draft for the Colts. But the truth is, thats how this organization re-builds. They've had bad luck with free agent signings ( Corey Simon, Anthony McFarland, just to name a few.) It seems to work for them, I just hope we start winning again in the playoffs, so we stop getting called "The Atlanta Braves Of The NFL"

Good To Be Back

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:33:43 +0000

To All My Fellow Blog Followers~

First off, I'm sorry I haven't posted a blog since December or January. I had some personal stuff going on and was in the process of moving to a new apartment. So again I apologize, and I am back ready to blog!!

So alot has been going on since my last post! Of course the Colts lost to San Diego in the Wild Card round in overtime. I dont even want to talk about it because it will just piss me off.

The Colts just said good-bye to Marvin Harrison on Wednesday. What a career he had with the Colts. 18 to 88 is arguably the greatest quarterback/wide reciever tandem in history. They had over 100 touchdowns and the thousands and thousands of yards they have racked up together. As we all know this is a business, and Irsay had to do what he had to do. So thank you Marvin for every thing you have given, not only on the field and off the field.

Colts also re-signed Jeff Saturday, and thank god for that. Polian finally realized that in order to keep Manning injury free (like hes been all these years) you have to have a great offensive live in front of him. Manning begged Polian to keep him and I'm so glad we did. Indy would be a different team without him, and so would Peyton. So kudos to you Polian for making the right decisions with Harrison and Saturday.

I will be back on March 4^th to post the Offseason Roadmap section for the Indianapolis Colts. This team still has many holes that need to be filled and I'm looking forward to voice my opinion on it.

Manning, Dungy, and Predictons

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:39:12 +0000

So I havent posted a blog in a while, and I apologize. I have been battling the flu and a case of food poisoning, but I am back ready to blog. A lot has happened since my last blog. The Colts beat the Titans 23-0 last Sunday, and of course, Peyton "The 6'5 230lb Laser Rocket Arm" Manning has won his third MVP award. With that award, Manning becomes only the second player to win the NFL MVP for a third time. The only other player to do that is the legendary Brett Favre. So congratulations to Peyton Manning on a well-deserved award this season. Peyton is the reason the Colts are 12-4 this season. When the Colts season looked on life support after week 8 and 3-4 record, it was Manning who took this team on his back and reeled off 9 straight victories to save the season and send us to the playoffs. Its because of Manning we have a shot at a 2nd Super Bowl in 3 seasons. Its because of Manning we have a seventh straight playoff berth. And its because of Manning we won 4 of those 9 games on a game winning drive in the 4th quarter. The man is simply spectacular, and has, again, solidified himself as a first ballot hall of famer. His name will now be mentioned with the greats of Montana, Favre, Elway, and Unitas. So, again, kudos to you Peyton. You truly earned this MVP and your fans couldn't be more proud of you.

Yesterday, Tony Dungy said he will again decide his future after the season. He wants to make sure he doesn't want to come back to coaching after retiring. Since 2002, the Colts have been blessed to have a man that not only loves football, but loves his family, his faith, and his players. He has a 85-27 record and has never won less than 10 games in any season during his tenure as coach of the Colts. I think I speak for all of Colts Nation when I say, we hope you come back next season and HOPEFULLY defend our Super Bowl 43 title!!

Todays Game Prediction:

Colts 31

Chargers 27