After watching the Colts dismantle the Jets after trailing 17-6 I wasn’t really thinking about the Superbowl.  Sure I was kind of excited to watch New Orleans and Minnesota play to see what the matchup would be.  But after hearing about Jim Caldwell’s great job this year (and he obviously has done a great job) I couldn’t help wonder if the Colts star QB would be good on the sidelines.

It’s evident that Manning is a stud.  That much we know.  His ability to pick apart a defense is astonishing.  It’s like the guy is playing speed chess out there.  I mean just when you think the Colts might suffer a loss you notice bit by bit that Manning completes a pass here, there, and then all of a sudden sees every single hole in a defense and exploits it to no end.

Will he pick apart New Orleans’ D?  The smart money says yes.  Personally I just think it’s always a matter of time.  And it’s the job of the defense to shield it as long as possible.  I don’t know if that falls on the coaching or just praying that Manning’s head isn’t clear that day.

But I wonder if that “chess” skill would making Peyton a good coach.  Like could he still pick apart a defense on the sidelines and then send in signals to his QB on the fly?  I don’t know.  Considering how many audibles this guy calls and how frantic he is before the snap I have a hard time believing his coaching would work.  Sure he could come up with plays and stuff but what this guy does ON the field is truly the work of an artist.

Anyway, I just though it’d be a good topic to bring up since all we talk about is him being a quarterback.  I’m just curious to see what he’ll do when all is said and done.

Bottom line, I think Peyton Manning is the best offensive coordinator in the NFL.