Quote:Do you think the Colts tanked for Luck?    Because the head personnel guy and the head coach both got fired after that season.  

 

I personally don't think so.  I think they had a bad roster that was held together by Peyton Manning, and his loss turned that team into a loser.  I also think once it became clear they had no offense without him, the rest of the team did quit on the season. 

 

I think the loss of Peyton exposed the failures that had been happening for a while, but for which HOF QB play was providing cover. 

 

Having said that, I don't think that situation means the actions I'm describing don't happen.  Lots of management who are taking a longer view of their team and management will be amenable to the idea that playing younger guys to improve the team for the future will pay off, despite taking a short term hit in a season that is already lost. 

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