5 Questions with the Colts

Despair not, Redskins fans, for even if the Redskins themselves refuse to show up, we at The Curly R carry on. This week, we bring you 5 Questions with Colts blogger Brad at Stampede Blue. You can find our answers to his questions here (I'll freshen this up when Brad posts). Head over there, get a login and drop a comment. Remember, we're still Redskins fans, even if they suck and we boo.

And now, on to the questions.

Curly R: The Colts have arguably the best QB in the league, two of the best receivers, and two explosive running backs...does the team have a weakness?

Stampede Blue: On offense they have very few weaknesses. A significant weakness in the past was converting short yardage, but this season they have done a better job with this. They finally figured out that if they need 3rd and inches, sneaking their 6'5'' QB (with his laser rocket arm) will probably get the first down. And, it's working. Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes have also done a better job running on short yardage.


Curly R: Do you miss Edgerrin James or does Joseph Addai make him a thing of the past?

Stampede Blue: I personally miss him because he is one of my favorite players, but his production is not missed. Addai is a Rookie of the Year candidate, and he's playing very well. Rhodes has also played well. the two of them have helped fans forget about Edge.


Curly R: The Colts rule the roost in the AFC's weakest division. Do you think that the ease of crushing Houston and Tennessee twice a year makes it harder for the Colts come playoff time?

Stampede Blue: The AFC's weakest? Please! The AFC LEast has that "honor." Miami and Buffalo stink just as bad as Tennessee and Houston. The Jets are certainly not better than Jackonville, and New England is a shell of its former self. The AFC East is clearly the worst division in football. If the Colts were still there, they'd have an even easier time! Jacksonville is a very good team, and their presence makes all AFC South games must win games. The Colts do not have an easy schedule, and haven't had an easy schedule for some time. Last year they traveled to NE, Cincy, and Jacksonville, played Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and San Diego a home during the season. They were 5-1 in those games.


Curly R: Do you ever get tired of seeing Peyton Manning on 2 out of every 3 commercials that air during gameday?

Stampede Blue: No, because he's actually funny. I got tired of seeing Tom Brady's "Fraud Protection" MasterCard commercials last year. Brady's a great player, but he has all the charisma of a turnip on TV.


Curly R: Were you surprised that the Colts surreptitiously dropped Mike Vanderjagt for Adam Vinatieri, a kicker of similar talent? I know he missed that field goal against the Steelers...was there more to it than that?

Stampede Blue: Even before the Colts signed him, I thought Adam Vinatieri was the greatest kicker in NFL history. Vinatieri and Vanderjagt are certainly not on the same talent level. Vinatieri is leaps and bounds better than Vandy. Any Colts fan will tell you that. Vandy cost the Colts two playoff games by missing two gimme FGs. Also, his inability to kick the ball off was killing the Colts special teams. You can see the difference in coverage now with Vinatieri in there. I was not surprised they let Vandy go, but I was shocked they sihned Vinatieri. Utterly shocked.


Curly R BONUS QUESTION: The Colts are favored on Sunday by 9.5. Do you take the over?

Stampede Blue: The Colts never cover. I never bet on them. I've learned my lesson. The Redskins need this game or their season is over. The Colts are coming off a bye week. This will indeed be a close game.


Thanks to Brad and Stampede Blue for trading questions with us. Let's hope for a good football game and Hail Redskins!