Its that simple. With the loss of 2 defensive tackles, kelvin Hayden, and Bob Sanders, the Colts need to play with a lead to win games.
I think its time to get a little more agressive and let Manning go for it on 4th and shorts from certain spots. Today, the Colts were put in a spot where they could have went for it on 4th and 1 but elected to punt down by 3.
On the insuing drive, the Packers went for it on 4th and 1 on their own side of the field. That gave them the momentum that started their run up.
After the onside kick at the beginning of the game, the Colts shoulda taken into account that the Packers werent gonna play conservative. Weve seen in the past where teams play too conservative against the Colts and let 'em right back in it. Today, the Packers didnt let that happen.
I think the Colts need to gamble a little more on offense at the begginning of games to make sure we play with a lead. Put the opposing QB in a spot where he tries to make too much happen and good things will come for the Colts.