On Tuesday Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell addressed the New York media.\u00a0 Here is the transcript courtesy of the Jets.<\/p>\n
On how much of a guide last season\u2019s game against the Jets is since both teams have changed\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n “It obviously still serves as a reference point just in terms of how we played one another at that particular point in time. You can\u2019t glean a whole lot from it because of the fact that things have changed (and) personnel has changed. Therefore, you have to make adjustments. They\u2019re doing some things now that they like a little better than they did last year and we may have one or two (different) things here or there. You can look at it from the standpoint of a good solid team but nothing else beyond that.”<\/p>\n On Peyton Manning saying that it\u2019s felt like being in the playoffs for the past four weeks\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n “Obviously, we had to win. There\u2019s no question about that. I kind of likened it to a 2-0 basketball game we played a youngster on the playground and you played make-it, take-it. You had to keep winning to stay on the court. That\u2019s the way in which we were looking at things, in that regard. It took a great effort by our guys and they worked extremely hard and focused, and we were able to string a couple (wins) together.”<\/p>\n On if he needed to rely on Manning\u2019s leadership\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n “One of the things around here is I value veteran leadership. I don\u2019t think there\u2019s any question about that. Last year, we relied on Peyton, Jeff Saturday, Ryan Diem, Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis, Gary Brackett, Antoine Bethea, guys that have been around, Justin Snow, Adam Vinatieri, the list goes on and on. I rely very heavily on those guys just in terms of helping to set the tone around here. I think that\u2019s something that they\u2019ve been accustomed to doing, although the circumstances changed somewhat because we were in a situation where we had to win ballgames. They approached it the same way (as) true professionals, calm, steady and focused.”<\/p>\n On why they have had success against Rex Ryan defenses\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n “I can\u2019t answer that question for you. I can say every year is different. I think this year is a completely different set of circumstances with two different teams and everyone has to go out and prove themselves. He\u2019s one of the great defensive minds in this business and we\u2019re going to be challenged and I know our guys are prepared for that.”<\/p>\n On Donald Brown\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n “Donald has really come along. Earlier in the season, he was really nursing a few injuries here and there. He wasn\u2019t quite himself. As the season went on, he just got healthier and healthier. Obviously, towards the end of the season, he\u2019s running with a lot of zest and he\u2019s doing a great job in terms of pass protection. He has a better understanding of what\u2019s required of him. He\u2019s becoming a more complete back, in terms of pass protection while running and also, obviously, carrying his load when he\u2019s called upon to carry the ball. I think you see him developing a little bit more and he\u2019s showing a little more patience and I think that\u2019s reflected in certain increases in terms of his yardage.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On Tuesday Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell addressed the New York media.\u00a0 Here is the transcript courtesy of the Jets. 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