Colts' Options at Receiver Stymie Defenses
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Marvin Harrison always draws the most attention from opponents. Now the Indianapolis Colts' other receivers are getting in on the action.
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Tick, tock, tick, tock. For 3,600 seconds Tuesday, reclusive Colts receiver Marvin Harrison sat patiently and fielded questions he wouldn't think of availing himself for on a normal day. But this is the Super Bowl, and this was media day. And only under auspices as grand as these would one of the NFL's best receivers consent to talk.
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After throwing 46 touchdown passes, Peyton Manning sees defenses finally trying to mix things up against the Indianapolis Colts. Last week against Houston, Manning threw two TDs in the first 12 minutes and didn't throw another all day as the Texans dared the Colts to win on the ground. On Sunday, Manning expects to face more complicated maneuvers from the Baltimore Ravens.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The Indianapolis Colts won Super Bowl XLI the way the Chicago Bears were supposed to: They trampled the supposedly impenetrable Bears' run defense and shut down their supposed power running game until all that was left was a beaten and broken opponent.
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The players forming rookie quarterback Eli Manning's line of protection have not inspired much confidence lately, least of all among themselves.
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He points, he pivots, he barks out more orders than a coffee shop waiter at lunchtime. When Peyton Manning is running the show for the Indianapolis Colts, it's difficult to decipher if he is performing magic or just blowing smoke.
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As much as the Colts say that the weather for Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game against the Patriots doesn't matter, the subject of field and game conditions keeps coming up.
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The Indianapolis Colts wanted Sunday to be a playoff tuneup. Instead, the Super Bowl champs turned it into an offensive showcase.
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With the Colts' offense clicking and with the Patriots' defense ailing, Peyton Manning has never been in a better position to overcome New England.
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The last time the Green Bay Packers faced a multi-weapon offense this season, it was nothing less than a disaster. The Indianapolis Colts - with cagey Peyton Manning running their no-huddle offense, Edgerrin
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FOXBOROUGH -- Defense seemed to be the weekly question mark concerning the Indianapolis Colts as the AFC South champions worked their way through the regular season and wild-card weekend, pitting them against the Patriots in the playoffs. Again.
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With Ray Lewis and Ed Reed staring him down, Peyton Manning had to forget about Dan Marino&#39;s passing benchmark. Manning looked flustered at times against a Ravens defense that blitzed from all angles and was physical with Colts receivers Sunday night.
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Jim Sorgi's shoulder injury may force the Indianapolis Colts to bring in a new backup quarterback.
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The Indianapolis Colts' quest for an unbeaten season ended last month. A first Super Bowl trip for Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison and Tony Dungy? Even with a 10-3 record, tied for second best in the AFC? Forget it.
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FOXBOROUGH -- Troy Brown has become a regular Renaissance man. Yesterday against the Colts, it wasn't just Brown-as-defensive back. It was Brown-as-wide receiver. Brown-as-punt returner. Brown with two catches for 13 yards. Brown with a 20-yard punt return. And Brown with a key pass breakup on third down midway through the first quarter, for good measure.
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Peyton Manning was perfect when he needed to be against Jacksonville's vaunted defense. Manning was 14 for 14 for 149 yards on three touchdown drives to lead the Indianapolis Colts to a 24-17 victory yesterday against the previously unbeaten Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla.
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The Colts&#39; offensive line looked confused and outmatched by the Chargers&#39; 3-4 defensive front - until the final drive. Peyton Manning was harassed all day, and not only was he uncomfortable, but he was visibly upset by his lack of protection.