A kick to the Colts’ backside, and probably straight through the uprights

March 22nd, 2006 | Posted by Matt

The Colts may never ever get to a Super Bowl, but damn they’re smart.

Mike Vanderjagt, whose potential game-winning field goal sailed wide and caused them to lose yet another playoff game yet, was perhaps the biggest meathead on the team with the least amount of reason to be. That’s because he was - that’s right - the kicker. This guy had no right to bitch and moan all of the time and get into arguments with Peyton Manning. That’s because he was, yep you guessed it, the kicker.

So, the Colts decided to go with a little upgrade. They decided to bring in Adam Vinatieri, perhaps the most clutch kicker in NFL history to replace the league’s most accurate. In case you didn’t know this, the Associated Press’ Mike Marot and ESPN’s Len Pasquarelli were there to remind football fans with nearly IDENTICAL leads. That’s some quality journalism right there, folks.

But the Colts won’t be getting their money’s worth in this situation. With their high-powered offense there is very little need for a kicker. It’s Peyton-to-Marvin, or Peyton-to-Reggie, or Peyton-to-Brandon - that’s about it. Unless the Colts are tied or down by 3 with seconds remaining in a playoff game, Vinatieri will serve little purpose for this team other than just sitting on the bench, reminding them of their past debacles.

So good luck, Indianapolis. You’ve combined forces with your arch-nemesis who might just help you win a playoff game or two.

Too bad you don’t have Tom Brady to help you get that Super Bowl.