The errors of definitions multiply themselves according as the reckoning proceeds; and lead men into absurdities, which at last they see but cannot avoid, without reckoning anew from the beginning.

Start back in 1998 when the Colts decided to take Peyton Manning instead of Ryan Leaf as the first overall pick. On draft day, this must have been an agonizing decision for the Colts’ front office. Today, they look like geniuses. We all have seen how Manning has taken over his team. We also all have seen the “career” of Ryan Leaf. You make the call.

That was just the beginning. Getting people around Manning on the offensive side came next. Enter Edgerrin James, Marvin Harrison (he was drafted two years prior to Manning’s arrival), and an offensive line to be proud of. But they couldn’t get there alone.

Enter Tony Dungy. A coach known for building a formidable defense in Tampa, but never had the offense to go with it. When he went to the Colts, the writing was on the wall. In his first three seasons, Dungy led the Colts to a 34-14 record, and three playoff appearances including the AFC Championship Game. This year, he finally got the defense going and it obviously shows. Their defense ranks in the top 10 this year, and it is evident they are on quite a roll.

Can they go undefeated and ruin the members of the ’72 Dolphins champagne party? Only time will tell. If they decide to rest their starters towards the end of the year to keep them healthy once they lock up a playoff spot, obviously the chances are diminished. It’ll be interesting to see what they do though.