"Hat's off to Favre, but how bout #18 and those Colts" by Frank Sports Talk (F.W. Manning II)

Hat's off to Favre, but how bout #18 and those Colts

January 25, 2010

I know Brett had field in front of him and he maybe could have gotten a few yards had he ran, but the man was hobbled and it looked like he may have gotten his block knocked off before he reached the sideline.

So he did what he has done his entire career, he tried to make a play with his arm to help his team win a football game. My stomach dropped when his pass was intercepted...I thought it was gonna be a pick-6. But you can't blame that whole loss on Favre...Peterson fumbled twice and the Harvin fumble was the true game changer.

Brett went 28/46 for 310 yards with one TD and two picks.

To me he is a true warrior and one of the top-5 all time QBs in NFL history.

While Brett was valiant in his game, Sunday served as the final passing of the guard, which began when Manning and Garcon lit the Jet D up late in the 2nd quarter for a momentum building clutch scoring drive.

The Colts demonstrated that they clearly are the best team in the league yesterday. The Indy D shutout the Jets in the second half, riding the momentum of Manning and Garcon's game changing drive late in the 2nd quarter. That score set the stage for an eventual 24 unanswered points from the the Colts, as they proved why they will be this year's Super Bowl Champs, and Manning cemented his position as the top signal caller in the league.

Moreover, when it is all said and done, he will be considered, hands down the best QB in league history. Sunday he threw for 377 yards and three TDs, while connecting on 66.7 percent of his passes (26/39)

As for Garcon and Collie, well they may be the best ever second-year/rookie duo of receivers to make such a huge and clutch impact in their first year playing together. Garcon does not have incredible speed, but he runs razor-sharp routes. Sunday he caught 11 passes for 151 yards and a TD. Collie is a tough player with a nose for the ball that runs smart routes. On the night he caught 7 passes for 123 yards and a TD. Meanwhile veterans Clark and Wayne combined for 90 yards and a TD on 7 catches.

To me that all spells an offense that is simply impossible to stop by anybody other than the Colts themselves -- But Manning is too smart for that. In his two playoff games this year he is now 56/83 (that is 67.5 percent) passing the football with 5 TD tosses against one pick (caused by a miss-communication b/t he and a receiver)-- If u go back and watch all his crucial throws, they were placed either in the chest of his receiver, hit his target in full stride, or placed in a way where his player, and only his player had a chance at a catch.

Combine that savvy and accuracy with his uncanny ability to recognize blitz packages and audible off to exploit defensive weakness every 7.9 out of 10 times, and you have Peyton Manning -- the Greatest Player in NFL History.....

Yes I will say it now... and when he wins this Super Bowl along with another one-or two, that fact will become a consensus no-brainer....as is the outcome of this year's big game.

My Pick:

Colts 31 Saints 20

I have 4 poll questions for my readers:

Who will win the Super Bowl and what will the score be?
Did Brett Farve cost Minnesota a trip to the Super Bowl
Was this Brett's last game ever?
(Current Quarterbacks included), List your Top 5 of all time (in order)

I already answered the first one. 2. NO. 3 NO he will be back, that INT will be too tough for him to leave on. 4. 1. Montana, 2. Elway, 3. P. Manning 4. Farve 5. (tie) Marino and T. Brady

-- F. W. Manning II (NY Giants Fan For Life)

Manning II is a regular contributor to the Pilot as a sportswriter, and may be contacted at (910) 639-5481 or by email at frankwm2@gmail.com

faith 3 years, 3 months ago

[Colts 36 Saints 17] That's my prediction.
No.
Doubtful.
I am unable to make a judgment here, as I know nothing about football.

GO COLTS!!

ktrip123 3 years, 3 months ago

But way to support your hubby Faith!

1.) Colts 23 Saints 14 2) No, you can not blame a whole game one one person. 3) No, Brett Favre will never "really" retire. 4) Top 5 QB's of all time? hmmm... 1) Joe Montana 2) Brett Favre 3) Tom Brady 4) Peyton Manning 5) Kurt Warner

Now if we rank them according to their hotness (which all girls do) 1) Tom Brady 2) Kurt Warner 3) Steve Young 4) Troy Aikman 5) BRIAN SIPE

fwm2 3 years, 3 months ago

K-trip,

Nice top 5, Warner will certainly be a Hall of Famer...I wanted that second Super Bowl so bad for him last year...he did all he could, to beat those Steelers..

Thanks for responding and maybe u might become a regular poster,

take care

FwM2

jkrahnert3 3 years, 3 months ago

1) I'm taking the Colts in a shootout 42-38 2) I'm a notorious Favre hater, but while that INT was atrocious, Peterson played a sloppy game. Favre was the difference-maker on that team this year. 3) I think Favre will be back. I don't believe anything he says. 4) QBs — 1. Joe Montana, 2. John Elway, 3. Johnny Unitas, 4. Tom Brady, 5a. Peyton Manning, 5b. Steve Young

HeelsHoopFan 3 years, 3 months ago

The Colts 35, the Saints 17
No way! Terrible play calling and coaching 12 men in the huddle this late

in the season resulting in no field goal attempt with seconds on the

clock. What's up with that?
Brett doesn't know how can we?

No Contest......Peyton Manning and Tom Brady tied for #1

                 Johnny Unitas and Joe Montana close seconds; and

                 Brett Farve, Bart Starr, Roger Staubach and Dan Marino

                 tied for 5th.

fwm2 3 years, 3 months ago

thanks for all who responded to the poll questions,

Results from da blog questions so far are:

Colts win Super Bowl (100%) score of 33 to 21
No (100%)
75% say no; 25% are uncertain (one person did not answer)
So far it seems Brady, Montana and Manning made each list with Montana receiving the highest overall high ranking, Favre made all lists but one, while Elway and Unitas made two lists

So It looks like our top five all time QB list is: 1. Montana 2. Brady 3. P. Manning 4. Farve 5a. Unitas 5b Elway

unless we get more votes that is

ktrip123 3 years, 3 months ago

Keep it interesting and I will always put my 2 cents in. Even though I'm a girl I love sports. Sometimes I get a little too " girly" and talk about the guys looks and gossip and such...so I apologize ahead of time for that. I'm a huge Ohio State fan so I don't really get into the whole North Carolinsa vs Duke stuff but I'm sure it fun for you North Carolinians. Love your first blog! Go Pilot!

upfan 3 years, 3 months ago

I'm going with the Colts, but a little hesitant now that Freeney is hurt (but tough to go against Manning)
12 men in the huddle, the best running back in the game fumbling twice, Favre with a bum ankle, just trying to make a play at the end like he has his whole career, unfortunately, he had his binders on...I'm thinking this is it for him...
But, he will dominate SportsCenter through the offseason and training camp and then come back for another season
1.Manning (just b/c of where he will be when he hangs them up)
Montana-Clutch as they get 3-5 are all interchangeable-Elway-Right behind Montana as far as being clutch and could've been an all star baseball player probably Marino-What a prototypical QB is suppose to be-He was Peyton Manning before Peyton Manning Brett Favre-Endurance/Perseverance=GAMER, he may not always make the right play, but you want this guy to go to war bc he's going to play hurt and he's going to play good.

Great job F-Dub