P.S: Last Blog Post of 2009!
In Week 16 of the 2009 NFL season, the undefeated 14-0 Indianapolis Colts took on the 7-7 New York Jets. The Colts had clinched a playoff spot, and a first round bye for that matter weeks before this game. Many were unsure whether all of the Colts starters would play the whole game. Coach Jim Caldwell was looking to rest his players for the playoffs, thinking that his staters would get out to a commanding lead early in the game... The New York Jets were battling for the final playoff spot along with other teams in the playoff hunt such as the Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, and Pittsburgh Steelers. This was a must win for the Jets and they sure played like it was their last. The Colts were battling in the first half back and forth against the Jets but they were unable to put enough points on the board to create a lead. Not what head coach Jim Caldwell had in mind. He decided to yank out the starters after the 3rd quarter and on came the back up quarterback Curtis Painter. Let's just say his NFL debut was not what he and Colts fans were hoping for. He went 4 of 8 for 28 yards, a fumble, and an interception. The Jets took advantage of what the Colts offered and won in comfortable fashion 29-15. I'd just like to say that the Colts handed the Jets a win. The Colts really didn't lose. Well... I guess nobody's perfect.
Reggie Wayne(WR for Colts) said that he was disappointed with the coaches decision. "People don't forget the undefeated '72 Dolphins, They went undefeated in the regular season and when on to win the Superbowl. No other team has done that since. We could have been a part of that.
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