Quote Originally Posted by DJD View Post
I don't see it that way. I think they had a responsibility to themselves, the fans and the game to try and make history. Isn't that what drives so much in sports? Records and stats?

Peyton and the boys wanted that chance (IMO) the coaching staff/owners want a safety net....but I say they blew it. The actions of Sunday do not guaranty another victory for the rest of the year. Playing not to lose is way different than playing to win....we saw that on Sunday.

If they don't win it all or someone gets hurt the decision will look like a bad game plan. They choked on this call...I thought the NFL was all about smash mouth big boys giving it their all? I don't know I just didn't like the call.

If they didn't need the win then why did Manning even play more than one down? For the record of starts? To pad his stats? Why go half cocked?
Don, I agree that the players want to make history, but the team just wants wo win. If they win the Super Bowl, we will all be on here talking about what a brilliant move it was. If not, we will all be second guessing.

I do think they have an obligation to the fans....to win championships. I really see this as a no-win situation.