How Indy Has Won the Battle for NFL Supremacy and Cincy Has Failed

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Published: June 3, 2009

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... have a lot in common.

Unfortunately, the only thing they share is a two-hour drive through farmland. What they differ on is so much more.

The Colts have easily become one of the dominating teams in the NFL and are touted as an essential lock to make the playoffs on any given year. But just to the southeast of the Circle City, the Bengals have amassed 13 losing seasons since 1991 and have made the playoffs only once.

So why do they differ?

Both teams have future Hall of Fame quarterbacks along with a lethal offensive attack.

On the other side of the ball, both defenses have the ability to scare many offensive coordinators. Along with defensive-minded coaches in both cities, the Colts and Bengals should be essential twins.

But it is one glaring difference that separates a NFL powerhouse from the laughingstock of the NFL.

That difference is a general manager.

One of the first items of business after Jim Irsay took over the Colt...

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