phinmanniac
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The WORST two minute drill:
That was, without a doubt, the WORST two minute drill I have ever seen in my entire life. Words cannot give justice to how ridiculous, pathetic, stupid, and humiliating that was. I don't even know where to begin....
-The 36 second run off before calling a timeout?
-The timeout taken when there was an injured Colts player on the field?
-Not getting a second play off before the two-minute warning?
-The Fasano one-yard screen pass which didn't make it out of bounds?
-The two running plays to start the drive?
-Chad Pennington's quarterback sneak on 3rd and 1?
-The final throw of the game to Bess and Camarillo?
-The DROPPED BALL by Ted Ginn Jr?
Why this loss is especially bad:
Indy is no longer an elite team, just a good one. Tonight, however, they showed they are still miles ahead of the Dolphins.
All the intangibles were in Miami's favor. Most importantly, this game was at home, where Miami has historically done very well early in the season as other teams struggle to adjust to the heat. The Colts best defensive player (former DPOY) was out with an injury. Freeney and Mathis, as good as they are on turf, would be consideradbly slowed down on natural grass and dirt. (they each still got a sack in this one, however) The undersized Colts line and near league worst run defense would be taken advantage of by the Dolphins who would run at will on them and control the clock. In many ways, this came to fruition.
Offensively, the Colts were as vulnerable as they've ever been. Let's be honest -- they only put up 14 points total against the lowly Jaguars at HOME in the first week to squeak out a win. Addai isn't his old self, the O-line isn't its old self. There is no 3 headed monster at WR anymore, only Wayne who should be easily double covered all night and neutralized. Nonetheless, Manning finds a way to exploit the Dolphins defense, making it look absolute terrible despite having few weapons to do so, and Dallas Clark, the slowest guy on the field, has a career high 170+ yards receiving.
As great as our offense was able to control the clock and dominate the game - the Colts Offense never even had to break a sweat. They beat us in 15 minutes! What does this really say about our defense and team overall?
That was, without a doubt, the WORST two minute drill I have ever seen in my entire life. Words cannot give justice to how ridiculous, pathetic, stupid, and humiliating that was. I don't even know where to begin....
-The 36 second run off before calling a timeout?
-The timeout taken when there was an injured Colts player on the field?
-Not getting a second play off before the two-minute warning?
-The Fasano one-yard screen pass which didn't make it out of bounds?
-The two running plays to start the drive?
-Chad Pennington's quarterback sneak on 3rd and 1?
-The final throw of the game to Bess and Camarillo?
-The DROPPED BALL by Ted Ginn Jr?
Why this loss is especially bad:
Indy is no longer an elite team, just a good one. Tonight, however, they showed they are still miles ahead of the Dolphins.
All the intangibles were in Miami's favor. Most importantly, this game was at home, where Miami has historically done very well early in the season as other teams struggle to adjust to the heat. The Colts best defensive player (former DPOY) was out with an injury. Freeney and Mathis, as good as they are on turf, would be consideradbly slowed down on natural grass and dirt. (they each still got a sack in this one, however) The undersized Colts line and near league worst run defense would be taken advantage of by the Dolphins who would run at will on them and control the clock. In many ways, this came to fruition.
Offensively, the Colts were as vulnerable as they've ever been. Let's be honest -- they only put up 14 points total against the lowly Jaguars at HOME in the first week to squeak out a win. Addai isn't his old self, the O-line isn't its old self. There is no 3 headed monster at WR anymore, only Wayne who should be easily double covered all night and neutralized. Nonetheless, Manning finds a way to exploit the Dolphins defense, making it look absolute terrible despite having few weapons to do so, and Dallas Clark, the slowest guy on the field, has a career high 170+ yards receiving.
As great as our offense was able to control the clock and dominate the game - the Colts Offense never even had to break a sweat. They beat us in 15 minutes! What does this really say about our defense and team overall?
