The New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts yesterday 31-17 inn the Super Bowl. While I will not take anything away from the Saints, the Colts played more not to lose than to win…
Peyton Manning cannot be satisfied with his conservative play on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Colts jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and then tried to sit on the lead thinking the Saints were too demoralized to get up off the ground and fight. They miscalculated badly the New Orleans Saints fight and desire to win. They had the ball two times in the second quarter and promptly went three and out both times. The play calling was way too conservative,and they should of had a bigger lead at half instead of leading only by four points 10-6. The underdog Saints had confidence and life that they could more than play with the Colts.
Their conservative play continued into the second half ,and they still lead 17-16 but everyone knew the conservative play would come back to haunt them. The Colts fell behind 24-17 and then the great Peyton Manning made a poor decision on a pass to Reggie Wayne that resulted in a interception for a touchdown that sealed the Colt’s fate. Manning did not throw the ball down field at all until they fell behind by two touchdowns with only minutes remaining in the game. It was too late to open up the offensive play book.
It was this conservative game plan that did not help the Colts chances of winning. Manning is the best quarterback in football and has a number of receivers at his arsenal. He seemed content to dump the ball for ten yards or less and never took a shot down field during the game. I do not know if Manning is too blame, coach Caldwell or the offensive coordinator. This type of game plan in the Super Bowl does nothing but leave you with regret. The Colts did not let it all hang out in the biggest game of the year. They could of learned something from their opponents. The Saints let it all hang out, took chances, and they are the best team in the world because of it. The Saints played to win, the Colts did not.
Tags: Indianapolis Colts, Peyton Manning
