I know the term “better safe than sorry” is a little corny, but for this situation, it’s true. Last week, while the Colts were beating up the Broncos, they were also getting beaten up themselves. Rob Morris is done for the season, Marvin Harrison left in the second quarter and didn’t return. Addai bruised his shoulder. Sanders sat out the second half. And Ben Utecht was also hurt during the game. So when I say “better safe than sorry”, I am suggesting that the Colts sit out these players for next week’s game against Tampa Bay. And there are several reasons.

 The main reason is that a win against Tampa isn’t as important as keeping our players healthy, especially when they are key players. The Colts play Tampa, then they have their bye week, so resting Harrison, Addai, and Sanders for two weeks will keep them nice and rested for the tough stretch of games that follow the bye week. Let me show you what I mean. These are the first four games that follow the bye week.

 @ Jacksonville

 @ Carolina

 New England

 @ San Diego

 I feel the Colts can beat Tampa Bay without their injured players, but wether they win or lose this game isn’t that important to me. This is a long season, and we need our players to be as healthy as possible. And like I said, the Colts could still pick up the win. I like Kenton Keith, the backup for Addai. His 80 yard rushing game last week was mainly because even I could rush for 80 against the Broncos. But he has shown bursts of speed and potential, and I am interested to see how he would play in a full game.

 If Harrison is out, we still have players who can catch a football. Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Anthony Gonzalez, Aaron Moorehead, and Brian Fletcher. Gonzalez is starting to show what he can do, and Moorehead and Fletcher, despite not being common household names, are pretty decent receivers. Not to mention, Tampa is dealing with their own share of injuries. Also, by resting these players, the Colts aren’t throwing in the towel against Tampa Bay. They will still play hard, and can pick up the win. Resting these players, even if they are able to play, seems like the smarter thing to do. Better safe than sorry.

D.S.

 I can be reached at david.tunafishsandwich@gmail.com

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