Colts will be absolutely awful against the run this year. Outside of Freeney, they aren't scaring anybody. Losing Macfarland (sp?) will prove to be huge. I won't even talk about Peyton's blindside. Regardless, Colts are still a very, VERY talented team on offense, but that doesn't come into play tonight. Bears are just to deep on defense, which WILL come into play tonight.
Colts will be absolutely awful against the run this year. Outside of Freeney, they aren't scaring anybody. Losing Macfarland (sp?) will prove to be huge. I won't even talk about Peyton's blindside. Regardless, Colts are still a very, VERY talented team on offense, but that doesn't come into play tonight. Bears are just to deep on defense, which WILL come into play tonight.
And not for just the reasons many may think.
Yes, the Colts’ second preseason game is against the Chicago Bears, which means the game will feature the two teams that played in the Super Bowl this past February.
And yes, it will be on national television.
But those aren’t the only things that make Monday’s game meaningful for the Colts, who broke camp at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Sunday. The other reasons for the importance?
The game is the Colts’ 2007 preseason home opener.
It will be the first time since the AFC Championship Game the Colts have played in the RCA Dome.
And the Colts very much want to play well – and win – a preseason game.
So, Monday’s game isn’t a game with the importance of a regular-season game, perhaps.
But still, Colts players and coaches said this past week . . .
It is a game that has some special meaning.
“It’s always nice to play that first game at home, regardless of whether it’s preseason or regular season,” Colts quarterback Peyton Manning said this past week as the Colts (0-1 in preseason) prepared to play the Bears (1-0) at the RCA Dome Monday at 8 p.m.
“Hopefully, we’ll have a great crowd, a great turnout. It’s always more fun to play at home in front of your home fans. They were great for us last year. We expect them to be great for us this year.
“It definitely makes a big difference.”
Said Colts defensive tackle Raheem Brock, “We played them in the Super Bowl, so the game will be pretty hyped up. We’re going to go out and have some fun, though.”
The Colts, who beat the Bears, 29-17, in Super Bowl XLI this past February, have made five consecutive playoff appearances, and have an NFL-best 26-6 regular-season record over the past two seasons.
During that same span, the team has a 1-9 record in the preseason, and dating to the 2004 preseason, the Colts have lost 10 of their last 11 preseason games.
A week ago, the Colts lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 23-10, in the 2007 preseason opener, a game in which the Cowboys pulled away from a 3-3 first-quarter tie to eventually lead by twenty points, 23-3.
“We’re going to have to play a lot better than we played in Dallas,” Dungy said. “Our regulars are going to have to play longer. We want to come out and play well at home and we’re playing against a team that everybody kind of says the same thing about us – that we’re playing against a team
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“That gives you some added incentive there. But I think more than anything it’s just to play a little better than we did last week.”
The Colts’ starting offense played one eight-play series in the opener; the starting defense played 15 plays, or two series.
The plan on Monday, Dungy said, is for the starters to play a bit longer, and in the Colts’ third preseason game – against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, August – the starting units could play into the third quarter, Dungy said.
The starting offense against Dallas drove 42 yards in eight plays for a 40-yard field goal before leaving the game.
“It’s a little bit different,” Dungy said, comparing the second preseason game to the opener. “There are more things we want to accomplish. We want to get a little more continuity with our first group, play them a little bit longer, see if we can get to see them play more. You kind of have in your mind who played well and practiced well in Week 1 and who needs a little more time.”
Also on Sunday, the Colts announced nine players will miss Monday’s game:
But no matter who plays, Dungy said being in the RCA Dome – and being there with the television cameras of ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcasting – gives the game something closer to a regular-season feel.
The last time most Colts players were in the RCA Dome? The day after the Super Bowl, when a near-capacity crowd welcomed home the team after its first Super Bowl title in 36 years.
“Getting back playing at home, getting in front of our fans – you have to be a good home team to make the playoffs,” Dungy said. “We have to defend our turf and get used to that again. You’ve got the national television crew in. You’re playing at home. You’ve got a very good football team that was in the Super Bowl last year – a lot of things make it a little bit special.”
Said Colts defensive tackle Darrell Reid, “I know the Dome’s going to be rocking. We have the best fans in the world, so it will be a good time. It’s obviously good for the media to hype it up since it is the Super Bowl match-up.
And not for just the reasons many may think.
Yes, the Colts’ second preseason game is against the Chicago Bears, which means the game will feature the two teams that played in the Super Bowl this past February.
And yes, it will be on national television.
But those aren’t the only things that make Monday’s game meaningful for the Colts, who broke camp at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Sunday. The other reasons for the importance?
The game is the Colts’ 2007 preseason home opener.
It will be the first time since the AFC Championship Game the Colts have played in the RCA Dome.
And the Colts very much want to play well – and win – a preseason game.
So, Monday’s game isn’t a game with the importance of a regular-season game, perhaps.
But still, Colts players and coaches said this past week . . .
It is a game that has some special meaning.
“It’s always nice to play that first game at home, regardless of whether it’s preseason or regular season,” Colts quarterback Peyton Manning said this past week as the Colts (0-1 in preseason) prepared to play the Bears (1-0) at the RCA Dome Monday at 8 p.m.
“Hopefully, we’ll have a great crowd, a great turnout. It’s always more fun to play at home in front of your home fans. They were great for us last year. We expect them to be great for us this year.
“It definitely makes a big difference.”
Said Colts defensive tackle Raheem Brock, “We played them in the Super Bowl, so the game will be pretty hyped up. We’re going to go out and have some fun, though.”
The Colts, who beat the Bears, 29-17, in Super Bowl XLI this past February, have made five consecutive playoff appearances, and have an NFL-best 26-6 regular-season record over the past two seasons.
During that same span, the team has a 1-9 record in the preseason, and dating to the 2004 preseason, the Colts have lost 10 of their last 11 preseason games.
A week ago, the Colts lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 23-10, in the 2007 preseason opener, a game in which the Cowboys pulled away from a 3-3 first-quarter tie to eventually lead by twenty points, 23-3.
“We’re going to have to play a lot better than we played in Dallas,” Dungy said. “Our regulars are going to have to play longer. We want to come out and play well at home and we’re playing against a team that everybody kind of says the same thing about us – that we’re playing against a team
|
“That gives you some added incentive there. But I think more than anything it’s just to play a little better than we did last week.”
The Colts’ starting offense played one eight-play series in the opener; the starting defense played 15 plays, or two series.
The plan on Monday, Dungy said, is for the starters to play a bit longer, and in the Colts’ third preseason game – against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, August – the starting units could play into the third quarter, Dungy said.
The starting offense against Dallas drove 42 yards in eight plays for a 40-yard field goal before leaving the game.
“It’s a little bit different,” Dungy said, comparing the second preseason game to the opener. “There are more things we want to accomplish. We want to get a little more continuity with our first group, play them a little bit longer, see if we can get to see them play more. You kind of have in your mind who played well and practiced well in Week 1 and who needs a little more time.”
Also on Sunday, the Colts announced nine players will miss Monday’s game:
But no matter who plays, Dungy said being in the RCA Dome – and being there with the television cameras of ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcasting – gives the game something closer to a regular-season feel.
The last time most Colts players were in the RCA Dome? The day after the Super Bowl, when a near-capacity crowd welcomed home the team after its first Super Bowl title in 36 years.
“Getting back playing at home, getting in front of our fans – you have to be a good home team to make the playoffs,” Dungy said. “We have to defend our turf and get used to that again. You’ve got the national television crew in. You’re playing at home. You’ve got a very good football team that was in the Super Bowl last year – a lot of things make it a little bit special.”
Said Colts defensive tackle Darrell Reid, “I know the Dome’s going to be rocking. We have the best fans in the world, so it will be a good time. It’s obviously good for the media to hype it up since it is the Super Bowl match-up.
And not for just the reasons many may think.
Yes, the Colts’ second preseason game is against the Chicago Bears, which means the game will feature the two teams that played in the Super Bowl this past February.
And yes, it will be on national television.
But those aren’t the only things that make Monday’s game meaningful for the Colts, who broke camp at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Sunday. The other reasons for the importance?
The game is the Colts’ 2007 preseason home opener.
It will be the first time since the AFC Championship Game the Colts have played in the RCA Dome.
And the Colts very much want to play well – and win – a preseason game.
So, Monday’s game isn’t a game with the importance of a regular-season game, perhaps.
But still, Colts players and coaches said this past week . . .
It is a game that has some special meaning.
“It’s always nice to play that first game at home, regardless of whether it’s preseason or regular season,” Colts quarterback Peyton Manning said this past week as the Colts (0-1 in preseason) prepared to play the Bears (1-0) at the RCA Dome Monday at 8 p.m.
“Hopefully, we’ll have a great crowd, a great turnout. It’s always more fun to play at home in front of your home fans. They were great for us last year. We expect them to be great for us this year.
“It definitely makes a big difference.”
Said Colts defensive tackle Raheem Brock, “We played them in the Super Bowl, so the game will be pretty hyped up. We’re going to go out and have some fun, though.”
The Colts, who beat the Bears, 29-17, in Super Bowl XLI this past February, have made five consecutive playoff appearances, and have an NFL-best 26-6 regular-season record over the past two seasons.
During that same span, the team has a 1-9 record in the preseason, and dating to the 2004 preseason, the Colts have lost 10 of their last 11 preseason games.
A week ago, the Colts lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 23-10, in the 2007 preseason opener, a game in which the Cowboys pulled away from a 3-3 first-quarter tie to eventually lead by twenty points, 23-3.
“We’re going to have to play a lot better than we played in Dallas,” Dungy said. “Our regulars are going to have to play longer. We want to come out and play well at home and we’re playing against a team that everybody kind of says the same thing about us – that we’re playing against a team
|
“That gives you some added incentive there. But I think more than anything it’s just to play a little better than we did last week.”
The Colts’ starting offense played one eight-play series in the opener; the starting defense played 15 plays, or two series.
The plan on Monday, Dungy said, is for the starters to play a bit longer, and in the Colts’ third preseason game – against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, August – the starting units could play into the third quarter, Dungy said.
The starting offense against Dallas drove 42 yards in eight plays for a 40-yard field goal before leaving the game.
“It’s a little bit different,” Dungy said, comparing the second preseason game to the opener. “There are more things we want to accomplish. We want to get a little more continuity with our first group, play them a little bit longer, see if we can get to see them play more. You kind of have in your mind who played well and practiced well in Week 1 and who needs a little more time.”
Also on Sunday, the Colts announced nine players will miss Monday’s game:
But no matter who plays, Dungy said being in the RCA Dome – and being there with the television cameras of ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcasting – gives the game something closer to a regular-season feel.
The last time most Colts players were in the RCA Dome? The day after the Super Bowl, when a near-capacity crowd welcomed home the team after its first Super Bowl title in 36 years.
“Getting back playing at home, getting in front of our fans – you have to be a good home team to make the playoffs,” Dungy said. “We have to defend our turf and get used to that again. You’ve got the national television crew in. You’re playing at home. You’ve got a very good football team that was in the Super Bowl last year – a lot of things make it a little bit special.”
Said Colts defensive tackle Darrell Reid, “I know the Dome’s going to be rocking. We have the best fans in the world, so it will be a good time. It’s obviously good for the media to hype it up since it is the Super Bowl match-up.
You know that there are articles posted like this one all over the Chicago Tribune as well, just insert Bears for Colts lol............................................
And not for just the reasons many may think.
Yes, the Colts’ second preseason game is against the Chicago Bears, which means the game will feature the two teams that played in the Super Bowl this past February.
And yes, it will be on national television.
But those aren’t the only things that make Monday’s game meaningful for the Colts, who broke camp at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Sunday. The other reasons for the importance?
The game is the Colts’ 2007 preseason home opener.
It will be the first time since the AFC Championship Game the Colts have played in the RCA Dome.
And the Colts very much want to play well – and win – a preseason game.
So, Monday’s game isn’t a game with the importance of a regular-season game, perhaps.
But still, Colts players and coaches said this past week . . .
It is a game that has some special meaning.
“It’s always nice to play that first game at home, regardless of whether it’s preseason or regular season,” Colts quarterback Peyton Manning said this past week as the Colts (0-1 in preseason) prepared to play the Bears (1-0) at the RCA Dome Monday at 8 p.m.
“Hopefully, we’ll have a great crowd, a great turnout. It’s always more fun to play at home in front of your home fans. They were great for us last year. We expect them to be great for us this year.
“It definitely makes a big difference.”
Said Colts defensive tackle Raheem Brock, “We played them in the Super Bowl, so the game will be pretty hyped up. We’re going to go out and have some fun, though.”
The Colts, who beat the Bears, 29-17, in Super Bowl XLI this past February, have made five consecutive playoff appearances, and have an NFL-best 26-6 regular-season record over the past two seasons.
During that same span, the team has a 1-9 record in the preseason, and dating to the 2004 preseason, the Colts have lost 10 of their last 11 preseason games.
A week ago, the Colts lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 23-10, in the 2007 preseason opener, a game in which the Cowboys pulled away from a 3-3 first-quarter tie to eventually lead by twenty points, 23-3.
“We’re going to have to play a lot better than we played in Dallas,” Dungy said. “Our regulars are going to have to play longer. We want to come out and play well at home and we’re playing against a team that everybody kind of says the same thing about us – that we’re playing against a team
|
“That gives you some added incentive there. But I think more than anything it’s just to play a little better than we did last week.”
The Colts’ starting offense played one eight-play series in the opener; the starting defense played 15 plays, or two series.
The plan on Monday, Dungy said, is for the starters to play a bit longer, and in the Colts’ third preseason game – against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, August – the starting units could play into the third quarter, Dungy said.
The starting offense against Dallas drove 42 yards in eight plays for a 40-yard field goal before leaving the game.
“It’s a little bit different,” Dungy said, comparing the second preseason game to the opener. “There are more things we want to accomplish. We want to get a little more continuity with our first group, play them a little bit longer, see if we can get to see them play more. You kind of have in your mind who played well and practiced well in Week 1 and who needs a little more time.”
Also on Sunday, the Colts announced nine players will miss Monday’s game:
But no matter who plays, Dungy said being in the RCA Dome – and being there with the television cameras of ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcasting – gives the game something closer to a regular-season feel.
The last time most Colts players were in the RCA Dome? The day after the Super Bowl, when a near-capacity crowd welcomed home the team after its first Super Bowl title in 36 years.
“Getting back playing at home, getting in front of our fans – you have to be a good home team to make the playoffs,” Dungy said. “We have to defend our turf and get used to that again. You’ve got the national television crew in. You’re playing at home. You’ve got a very good football team that was in the Super Bowl last year – a lot of things make it a little bit special.”
Said Colts defensive tackle Darrell Reid, “I know the Dome’s going to be rocking. We have the best fans in the world, so it will be a good time. It’s obviously good for the media to hype it up since it is the Super Bowl match-up.
You know that there are articles posted like this one all over the Chicago Tribune as well, just insert Bears for Colts lol............................................
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