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NFL notebook: Are Colts
rusty or ready?
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis
Its felt like they spent last week at boot
camp.
Four-time MVP Peyton Manning tested
himself against his own defense, the tempo
was quick and the intensity increased. To
first-year coach Jim Caldwell, this is how
you use a bye week to get ready — not
rusty — for the playoffs.
"It really got the competitive juices
flowing," defensive end Dwight Freeney
said. "The only difference between a game
and a hard practice for the defense is the
finishing of a tackle. We are going full
speed. We are running and we are
fighting.
Worried Colts fans couldn't seek a better
endorsement for change, though they'll
certainly withhold judgment about the
effectiveness Of Caldwell's new tactics
until seeing results.
The annual debate over Indy's playoff
preparation has generated national
attention this year because of the team's
decision to rest starters and focus on the
postseason rather than playing for a perfect
season.
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