I usually do not put much value on teams having so much time off since playing a meaningful game, but Indy's situation seems different. After all the undefeated hype and talk of resting starters while going for the perfect record, the Colts came out flat versus San Diego. A few days later Dungy's son dies. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh has to win their finale to make the playoffs and then travel to Cincinnati, keeping their rhythm along the way. Getting back to Manning not having "it" is a big factor as well because a QB with the intangibles would be prepared to lift his team over the top. But to trade Manning, the city of Indianapolis would go crazy.

Great column CD.