Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Big Rich perspective on Jim Caldwell's decision
After thinking about this for a couple days I have come to the opinion that Jim Caldwell made the wrong move in Indianapolis on Sunday. There are two reasons why I think this was the wrong move. By pulling his starters with a third quarter lead I believe that Jim Caldwell slapped the fans in the face. These fans paid real dollars for tickets to that game. They deserve a real performance and a chance to stay undefeated at home. I can say this being a season ticket holder to a NFL team that puts on terrible performances weekly. If this game were on the road it might be a different story. But it wasn't. The Colts were at home. This was embarrasing for the fans. The second reason I believe it was a bad idea was the old Herman Edwards rule. Hello!? You play to win the game! I know in the long run winning the Superbowl is more important then going undefeated in the regular season. But shouldn't you try your best in every game that counts? It makes me believe that he isn't as competitive as you would want a head coach to be. It really makes me believe that this year's Colts are hoping that everything goes well instead of being aggressive and taking the Vince Lombardi trophy that we once thought belonged to them this year.
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lol yea Rich, they're just hoping it all goes well. The win meant nothing. sure it's for the fans, but look at the 1st half, Jim didn't think his team would collapse. Maybe it was a bad call in the end, but I only can see positive coming from it. A loss makes you rethink your strategy and even tho they were 14-0, 7 of those games were won in the 4th. So now instead of thinking invincibility they can think what they need to do to win the big one. I also believe it sealed up the MVP for Peyton, it now shows how much better he makes that team.
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The Colts might still win the superbowl. That being said his decision was still bad. Bobby Knight once said that you don't learn anything from a loss. And if Peyton manning wins MVP it will not be because the colts lost this game. That's ridiculous. And yes the win would have meant something. A chance to go undefeated rarely comes along. And if you think the Colts thought they were invincible( which I don't think they did if they have watched their game tapes) then why would having your bench go in and blow the game change that opinion and "refocus" you. Jim Caldwell made a mistake. -Rich
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