Manning, Colts not lacking drive
The Colts' first drive against the Jaguars set the tone for the game and illustrated just how smart they are on offense.
Updated: December 15, 2005, 2:55 PM ET
By
Gary Horton | Scouts Inc.
Every week on "Monday Night Countdown," ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski and I get together to break down a crucial drive for a segment called the Sunday Drive. We pick an important drive from a big game and analyze just how it unfolded.
This week featured the Colts (as have many other weeks since we started doing the segment). We chose their first drive of the game, as it set the tone for the game and illustrated just how smart they are on offense.
We broke down six plays:
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Gary Horton spent 10 years in the NFL as a scout and another 10 years at the college level as an assistant coach and recruiter. He is the founder and most seasoned member of the Scouts Inc. staff, and his extensive experience at all levels of football make him an excellent talent evaluator.
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