Colts' coach: what's wrong with football

When the coach of the Indianapolis Colts took out important starters like QB Manning in the 3rd quarter of their game with the Jets, in order to "save them" for the playoffs, the decision demonstrated what's gone wrong with professional football. A sound business decision was made instead of a sound sports decision. The Colts had the lead by 5 pts and an undefeated season on the horizon, making history. Fans wanted this. Honor to the sport demanded this. But as a practical matter, a business matter, it made sense to save your starters for later when the chips were down. I hated the decision and so did thousands of fans. So what?

Rest for what? The playoffs?

The Colts already have a first-round bye. That is the time to rest.

There aren't many times in your life when you have a chance to do something that has never been done before. When you are faced with a challenge like that, my feeling is that you embrace it and see if you've got what it takes to conquer it.
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Here's the reality: Some teams don't just play for championships, they play to be the best there has ever been. Others are just satisfied with doing what's required. The Colts decided that resting is more important than making a run at history. They are telling us that what they have done up to this point in the season is good enough. They are satisfied with home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. 19-0? No big deal. History? Didn't want it.

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