Published 9/3/2008
by Ryan Nelson
at Bleacher Report - NFL
A few years ago, the Indianapolis Colts were the disappointment of the NFL. Sure, they had a great team, a great head coach, and a great leader. Unfortunately, they couldn't pull it off in the playoffs.
It was either San Diego, Pittsburgh, or New England, and they all showed the Colts' fans that it wasn't the year for them. From 2002 to 2005, the Colts disappointing season endings were devastating to Indianapolis. It wasn't until 2006 that they actually got it done.
It was almost another disappointment when New England rolled into town. The interception at the end was a reason for Colts fans everywhere to let out every celebration scream they had built up since 2002.
They played a crappy game against Chicago, but they brought home the hardware and again, the Colts fans rejoiced.
Such is the story being written by Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys. During the regular season, they look like a Super Bowl team, only tho melt down in the playoffs.
Tony Romo is like Peyton Manning was before he ...
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