Published 8/29/2008
by Mark Maske
at Mark Maske's NFL Insider
It has taken only a few days of practices for the Indianapolis Colts to become more convinced than ever that they'll have Peyton Manning in their opening day lineup. Coach Tony Dungy told reporters after Thursday's preseason finale he'd be "shocked" if the Colts don't have Manning at quarterback against the Chicago Bears a week from Sunday. Manning didn't play in any preseason games but practiced this week for the first time since undergoing...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
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