End of an Era Part One: Why the Colts Have Lost their Chance for Dynasty

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Published: June 1, 2009

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... 10 minutes after last call at the bar, the Indianapolis Colts appear to be out of time.

 

Long thought to be the perennial powerhouse of the NFL, the Colts upcoming 2009 campaign will likely set the tone for times to come—the Colts’ window of opportunity could be shut.

 

Since 2000, Indianapolis was on every pundit’s short list to hoist the Lombardi Trophy for that given season. And for the exception of one magical year in 2006, the much-hyped Colts sulked off the field in January following a heartbreaking and surprising playoff loss.

 

But no matter if it came on a cold, snowy day in Foxboro or in the tranquil 72 degrees in San Diego, a deflated Peyton Manning and company could always rely on the optimism that next year would be the year of the Colts.

 


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