Manning Calls Out His O-Line

[yankeessuck013]

Don't know if anyone else caught his post game comments, but he was asked about the pressure he got today and said, "I'm trying to be a good teammate here. But there were preotection problems." Then, after giving Pittsburgh credit for their blitzes and pass rush, he again reiterated a minute later, "but we had protection problems."

 

Memo to Payton: NOT a good idea to call out the OLine. Even if it is true. These guys keep you standing upright (normally). You didn't play so well yourself, even when you had time. And considering you continue to shank playoff games, you should be the last guy calling teammates out. (unless it's a liquored-up, idiot kicker, of course).

[schillingouttheks]

Hahaha as an o-lineman, if my quarterback talked s*** to me I may just let someone through on one play purposely so he gets his head on straight to know who's really in charge.

[YanksHater213]

If he thinks its necessary. If they played a bad game with no heart I guess its ok...

[eZ_d0eS_iT]

well its hard to argue he isn't completely wrong (no offense to o-lineman)...seeing as how throughout the regular season he had the time and protection he needed to torch opposing defenses, its kind of hard to do that when the pocket is constantly collapsing and you don't exactly have the best scrambling QB to begin with. but i will give credit to pittsburgh for making the plays they needed to and overwhelming peyton's protection and interrupting his timing.

[gosox613]

peyton is a whiny bitch. plain and simple

[AlexanderTheGreat13]

Peyton, Vanderjegt, (I know hes had a tough time of late BUT still) Tony Dungy and EVEN Marvin Harrison (who nobody is even talking about) they are all people who you do not want on your team in a big spot.

[yankeessuck013]

speaking of peyton

 

I hope this marks the end of the MasterCard ads with Peyton Manning. At first, they seemed funny, as he acts like a crazed fan cheering on everyday people as they perform ordinary jobs. The one where he asks the grocery store stockboy to sign a loaf of bread for his little brother is especially funny. But these commercials also leave a bad taste in my mouth. They show a football superstar mocking the enthusiams of his fans, and suggest that grocery store stockboys are less worthy of applause than sports jocks. There's something fundamentally arrogant about this

[eZ_d0eS_iT]

i was laughing hysterically when they lost. while it would have been sweeter if the pats could have done them again, but in their own home would have cemented peyton as the best regular season hof qb but supreme choke artist when it counts most. i knew when san diego did them at home, they weren't going to the superbowl.

 

i'd like to see seattle move on, but they've been known to melt down and choke just like indy. now that carolina is banged up, we'll see which team can man up and show they want it more. i think carolina has more heart and wants it more, but outside of steve smith, i cant say seattle doesn't like their chances.

[schillingouttheks]

Well, I disagree in that Peyton wasn't wrong when it comes to calling out his o-line. They can only block so many defenders. The o-line can get overwhelmed too. As an o-lineman, I can say it's hard to know who to pick up on blitzes and what your responsibility is when the d-line and their linebackers converge on you. Pittsburgh is known for the blitz, hence the name "Blitzburgh." I believe Peyton should have called out his coaching staff. It was clear that they were not well prepared for this game, and the Indy o-line coach should have known that opposing teams know that pressure is the only way to stop Peyton. He should have prepared the line and asked Dungy what he thought of his scheme. They should have run I-Formations more often or a Strong or Weak-I so they had an extra blocker in the fullback. That would have helped. They also should have kept Edgerrin James in the backfield on passes instead of sending him out to the flat. Edge is a big guy who can block.

 

Peyton attacked the wrong set of people, and he's going to need to win his line back in the off-season.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Well, I disagree in that Peyton wasn't wrong when it comes to calling out his o-line. They can only block so many defenders. The o-line can get overwhelmed too. As an o-lineman, I can say it's hard to know who to pick up on blitzes and what your responsibility is when the d-line and their linebackers converge on you. Pittsburgh is known for the blitz, hence the name "Blitzburgh." I believe Peyton should have called out his coaching staff. It was clear that they were not well prepared for this game, and the Indy o-line coach should have known that opposing teams know that pressure is the only way to stop Peyton. He should have prepared the line and asked Dungy what he thought of his scheme. They should have run I-Formations more often or a Strong or Weak-I so they had an extra blocker in the fullback. That would have helped. They also should have kept Edgerrin James in the backfield on passes instead of sending him out to the flat. Edge is a big guy who can block.

 

Peyton attacked the wrong set of people, and he's going to need to win his line back in the off-season.

There problem is with Peyton himsellves ( my, myself, and I ). He wants all the credit, but isn't willing to accept the responsibility or blame. I distinctly remember a fourth and short that he sent the puting team back off the field, I thought that was the coasch's call. Yet he got his way ( granted he got the first down ). I played in the offensive line during my playing day. As such, I always knew what my blocking assignments were, both primary and secondary. This was always subject to the defensive alignments and the subsequent "audibles" that were called or not called. Clearly, Peyton has the authority to change plays via an audible ( to like a quick slant, screen, draw, etc. ) or call time out to change personel. As I remember, he missed a bunch of throws flat out, at other times he could have shot a commercial he had so much time. Its his job along with the coaching staff to make adjustments. You don't blame the offensive line when they have no say in play calling.

[schillingouttheks]

Exactly. Blaming the o-line was the wrong thing to do.

 

But point well taken, I didn't think of that aspect. You're right, he wants the light, but won't take the heat.

[empirestrikesback26]

Manning will never win a SB.

[yankeessuck013]

Well, I disagree in that Peyton wasn't wrong when it comes to calling out his o-line. They can only block so many defenders. The o-line can get overwhelmed too. As an o-lineman, I can say it's hard to know who to pick up on blitzes and what your responsibility is when the d-line and their linebackers converge on you. Pittsburgh is known for the blitz, hence the name "Blitzburgh." I believe Peyton should have called out his coaching staff. It was clear that they were not well prepared for this game, and the Indy o-line coach should have known that opposing teams know that pressure is the only way to stop Peyton. He should have prepared the line and asked Dungy what he thought of his scheme. They should have run I-Formations more often or a Strong or Weak-I so they had an extra blocker in the fullback. That would have helped. They also should have kept Edgerrin James in the backfield on passes instead of sending him out to the flat. Edge is a big guy who can block.

 

Peyton attacked the wrong set of people, and he's going to need to win his line back in the off-season.

 

well schillingouttheks, as an O lineman you can appreciate the amazing job Manning's line does in staying in their three point stances so long without false starts. He'll have them there for up to 30 seconds and they've handled it really well. You'd think he'd give them a pat on the back instead of throwing them under the bus like he did after the game.

[schillingouttheks]

well schillingouttheks, as an O lineman you can appreciate the amazing job Manning's line does in staying in their three point stances so long without false starts. He'll have them there for up to 30 seconds and they've handled it really well. You'd think he'd give them a pat on the back instead of throwing them under the bus like he did after the game.

Exactly. That's why I don't think Manning did the right thing, at all. They bust their asses for their QB and for him to throw them under the bus like that is just wrong. I hope they all take a play off next year, and Manning gets what's coming to him. Those 3 point stances are bitches, by the way.

[DrewDaGreat]

He's always been a loser and he always will be.

[Cityofchampions33]

Oh I will cherish the faces he has when losing to the Pats in the playoffs

[Cityofchampions33]

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[AlexanderTheGreat13]

Manning is the classic front runner and a bully. Hes a great QB when everything is going right but when he faces the first sign of adversity he folds. Not a QB I want on my team and I'll tell you what. I hear alot of people comparing him to Dan Marino. I think thats an insult to Marino to be honest. Also I hate the Pats but I cringe when ever anyone compares Manning to Brady. Thats a slap in Brady's face also. Manning never won a big game in college(he will always be known in Tennesse as the guy who couldnt beat Florida) and hes 3-6 in the playoffs. Mark it down......he will NEVER win any big game.

[Cityofchampions33]

Ahhhhh, I'm assuming thee a Jets fan

[AlexanderTheGreat13]

Ahhhhh, I'm assuming thee a Jets fan

You assume wrong.

[spartans]

Im not a big peyton fan but in his defense I did not see it as a direct calling out of the o-line. Peyton simply said that there was some protection issues. The fact is that there was certainly some issues considering he was sacked 5 times. He was not calling out a specific player or group of individuals because anyone who knows football knows that when he refers to protection he was refering to not only th o-line but also the protection scheme and also himself. It was a team loss and that what he said

[jsinger121]

He makes excuses for every little loss and takes none of the blame. when will he wake up and realize that it is him who buckles under the pressure. No one will take the colts seriously now if they start out strong again because they are notorious choke artists. their window of opportunity is slowly closing.

[spartans]

Dan Marino never won the big game but hes still considered one of the best of all time

[jsinger121]

At least Marino reached a super bowl before he turned 30. Peyton hasn't even sniffed a super bowl yet.

[spartans]

I guess it depends how you define a great qb

[Cityofchampions33]

Well Peyton IS great but he just isn't a true winner. That's not neccesarily his fault, sure he wins regular season games, but it could be his coaching staff that lacks in preparation to get him a ring. He has the talent, the stats, and the personel to do it, but he is just always figured out by the time the playoffs roll around.

[spartans]

That sums it up perfect. Manning is a great QB, just not a winner

[Ray10]

He is the most overated quarterback in all of football. I don't care what he does in the regular season the fact of the matter is that when it comes to the playoffs Manning just can't get it done.

[redsoxrules]

Dan Marino never won the big game but hes still considered one of the best of all time

 

exactly , and the way manning is going hes gonna pass Marino in passing yards and TD passed no problem

[riverside sluggers]

all i have to say is: Damn adding more to the fire

 

Colts GM Bill Polian, speaking on WFAN-New York, said that, "The quarterback wasn't the problem on Sunday. The offensive line was the problem. Plain and simple." Now that's throwing an offensive line under the bus. An irate Polian took exception to critique of Manning, saying, "There's no factual basis for that... Don't deal in perception. I'll be glad to talk about reality," Polian said. "With all due respect, you don't know what you are talking about. The breakdowns came on the offensive line. Peyton was not the problem... I deal only in reality."

 

Im sorry but what I saw this past wknd has been the same thing in Payton's other playoffs losses. During the regular season, he's calm and collected. When the playoffs come, he's mr. happy feet and has this scared look in his face. And who doesnt love when he throws his arms up in he air after an interception?