Peyton Manning

[HomeofChampions'06]

What is happening to the Colts? Manning has 11 interceptions in his last 3 games. Is it Manning, the lack of running game, or an injured and crippled no name offense that is causing problems in Indy.....or is it a little bit of everything?

[Matthew 2000 Eagle]

Lack of running game and being predictable! Your QB can't throw 40-50 times per week and win consistantly, no matter who he is. Teams start to figure you out.

As a Cowboys fan, I can testify to this.

[J-Rock Mom]

What is happening to the Colts? Manning has 11 interceptions in his last 3 games. Is it Manning, the lack of running game, or an injured and crippled no name offense that is causing problems in Indy.....or is it a little bit of everything?

It is all an injured offense. And every player will have a down year. Don't lose hope they will recover and get better.

[HomeofChampions'06]

It is all an injured offense. And every player will have a down year. Don't lose hope they will recover and get better.

I'm actually gaining hope...and that's hard as I am a Texans fan. :o

[BlakeJ]

Offensive Line is the worst it has been in 8 years.

It doesnt allow them to run the ball efficiently...which forces them to throw more than they probably like...which allows defenses to pick up on patterns because the offense becomes predictable.

The Colts have also had to goto more quick slants, curls, outs etc...because Pyeton has little time to get rid of the ball.

DC's know this...the defenders start picking up on alignments...motion...calls...etc...they start to know exactly what is coming.

[HomeofChampions'06]

Offensive Line is the worst it has been in 8 years.

It doesn't allow them to run the ball efficiently...which forces them to throw more than they probably like...which allows defenses to pick up on patterns because the offense becomes predictable.

The Colts have also had to go to more quick slants, curls, outs etc...because Peyton has little time to get rid of the ball.

DC's know this...the defenders start picking up on alignments...motion...calls...etc...they start to know exactly what is coming.

Parts of the O-Line are starting to get old. Saturday and Diem have each been there for 10+ seasons. Those years start to take its toll on the bigger guys. They have integrated some younger talent on the line recently, but they need much bigger changes and healthier/non injury prone backs.

In 2006, when they won the Super Bowl, they were averaging 151 rushing yds per game. This year, they are dead last in the NFL with 79.1 per game. Ouch! :eek: