Colts’ Decision to Rest Goes Horribly Wrong

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Published: December 27, 2009

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... by so many spectacular plays throughout the Colts' 14-0 start, were dashed in a little more than a quarter. It ended up dying with little more than a whimper as the Jets pulled away to a 29-15 win.

I call it a dream, but it's obvious now that Colts' coach Jim Caldwell and GM Bill Polian didn't share the dream. That's fine. They make the decisions, I don't.

But in so many ways, this decision may have backfired.

Before I begin my rambling, I must state the obvious. I was firmly entrenched in the "go for 16-0" camp. I completely understand the argument for saving your players for the playoffs, but I remember 2005 all too well. A hot Colts team rested many players late, and came out flat in their first playoff game.

I wouldn't have batted an eye at a loss last week to Jacksonville. The Jaguars, like the Jets this week, were a team desperate to make the playoffs. A loss would have meant nothing to the Colts. Instead, most of the starters played throughout t...

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