You have to be kidding me. Words that I noticed Tony Dungy mouthing numerous times last night. He was on camera saying it two or three times but I am sure it had to be at least ten. I figure he said one for each interception (6). Probably two for injuries (8). Maybe add one when he noticed that when the game ended he had 15 eligible players for offense and several were third string (9). Definitely one after "clutch" kicker Vinatieri missed a 29 yard field goal (10). Most coaches would probably insert some type of vulgar verb before kidding on this one. I think one came out when the Colts were originally awarded a first down with 1:47 left in the game only for it to be overturned by inches (11).Back to Vinatieri. He is not the same kicker he was last year or years prior. First, his range is down dramatically. Evidently "field goal range" is somewhere around 25 yards out. The first extra point this season hit the crossbar and made it in. The ball is making some knuckle rotation off his foot, which probably has a lot to do with his inaccuracy. I don't think he has kicked a touchback all year. He used to appear as if he owned the field when he lined up for a field goal. Now he looks like he has never been there before and is not sure if he is really supposed to be kicking.
Peyton can have an off night. Especially since he put the team in position to win the game. Albeit, with some great defense. (Luckily they were up against Phillip Rivers rather than Juice Williams--Bob). They didn't give up much of anything, special teams was horrendous, though. Vinatieri gets no sympathy. He has one job to do. Kick the ball.
I still love Peyton, but Vinatieri... you have to be kidding me.
