Colts under the radar – and they like it.

12 08 2008
Bob Sanders is the emotional leader of the Colts.

Bob Sanders is the emotional leader of the Colts.

By Michael Gill

Expectations are high as usual for the Indianapolis Colts, but they aren’t getting the press that other AFC heavyweights are getting.  “There is a lot of cautious optimism in the region,” said WPTA sports anchor Tommy Scheogler.  “But overall, they think they are just as good as anyone in the NFL.”

And they are, but injuries are a concern.  Wide out Marvin Harrison is an eight-time pro bowler and all-pro, holds several NFL records, but he missed 11 games last season and wasn’t the same player when he returned in the playoffs.  “I really think that injury will continue to linger,” said Scheogler.  However, the Colts may be equipped to overcome an injury to Harrison.  “Reggie Wayne is the guy here now,” said Scheogler.  “But to get Marvin back as a number two, you can’t get better then that.”

Getting the ball to Wayne and Harrison has never been a problem for Peyton Manning, but he too has some injury concerns.  In July, Manning had surgery to remove an infected bursa sack in his left knee.  “He’ll be fine,” said Scheogler.  “It was a very routine surgery.” Read the rest of this entry »


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Manning Injury A Lot More Serious Than Colts Letting On?

11 08 2008

Regarding star quarterback Peytong Manning, Colts team president Bill Polian was quoted as saying “No setbacks that I know of.”  Now, call me a conspiracy theorist, but there’s something about the “that I know of” part that shouts “I’m not telling you the whole truth!”  Allow me to build my case…

  • Both Quinn Gray and Jared Lorenzen were brought in, supposedly to compete for the #3 spot behind Jim Sorgi.
  • Jim Sorgi played just one series in Indy’s preseason opener against the Washington Redskins.
  • This is the same team that told us Marvin Harrison was “just a week” away for the entire 2007 season.

The Indianapolis Star reports that Manning is on schedule for an August 15 return to practice and has begun the rehabilitation process following his surgery on July 14 to remove an infected bursa sac.  Since that time, Manning has had his left knee completely immobilized and will now have to regain his range of motion and restrengthen his entire leg. Now, I’m no doctor, but completely immobolized to starting a regular season NFL football game in less than four weeks just doesn’t sound kosher.

Now I’m not saying I think Manning will miss a significant amount of time, but do I think he could miss the opener…absolutely.  I don’t think any good can come of rushing him back and the Colts are not a team known to do so, especially with their superstars (see Sanders, Addai, Freeney, Harrison).


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