So, once again, the Jets will not be going to the Super Bowl. I should be depressed, but I am not. It's hard to get upset at this Jets team, which so thoroughly exceeded expectations, which was so fun to watch and root for, which made us all so proud. We have a good new coach who preaches defense first, a wonderful rookie quarterback who will only get better, a terrific-looking rookie running back, and an absolute stud in the defensive backfield. The future looks bright indeed.
Despite being massive underdogs, the Jets came out with fire and emotion to actually take a second quarter lead, 17-6 yesterday. I don't remember when I've ever seen Peyton Manning sacked on successive offensive plays. But when Manning finally figured out how to attack the defense, and marched down the field in only three plays right before halftime, I knew it was all over. It was just a matter of time before Peyton assumed total control. The difference between this Colts team and those of the past is that this one has an awesome defense, to go along with the great Peyton Manning. I believe that Peyton will go down as the greatest NFL quarterback of all time, if he is not already there. All he really needs is a couple of more rings to cement his legacy. I think he will have number two in a couple of weeks, the Colts should dominate the Saints. I only hope it's a competitive game.
And the Jets? They should be nothing but proud. Nobody picked them to make it to the AFC Championship game. They have nothing to hang their heads about. They just lost to a better team on the road. It happens. Their time will come.
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