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“Probably in between. I’m not Marvin, but I don’t want to get fined by the NFL so I’m not like Chad… I’m far from Marvin though. You might see a little more (celebrating), yeah.” One thing is for sure… Colts fans hope they find out plenty about Pierre’s end-zone antics this year.
Wrapping up my time with Pierre, I wanted to find out some information about Vinatieri, his feelings about the Patriots, and the Wildcat Formation.
The Colts key player acquisition (Kicker Vinatieri) in bringing home the Lombardi Trophy in 2006 underwent hip surgery earlier this offseason, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season. Do you know anything about Vinatieri?
“Yeah, he’s been around. He’s getting back into it. He’s been around the facilities working out and getting back into it, but you know…. He’s been in the league for so long… but I think he’ll be the starter.”
That’s awesome news for Colts fans, but I had to ask about a possible Vanderjagt return. Any chance of this? “I don’t know… I don’t think that will happen.” That might be even better news for most Colts fans.
The Patriots and Colts have one of the best rivalries in sports these days. The Patriots always seem to be the team standing in the way of the Colts going to the Super Bowl. So how much do you hate the Patriots?
“As long as we beat them, I don’t hate them. As long as we beat them, I’m fine… don’t have a problem with them at all. We beat them last year, hopefully we beat them again this year, and as long as we don’t have to go out there (New England), I’ll be fine.”
The 2008 NFL season saw the Wildcat formation lifted into the heavens as the newest gimmick play that actually works for nearly every team. Any chance of Pierre getting in with the coaches and having them call that play for him?
“If they (the coaches) put it in, I’ll be happy to run it. You know, without a doubt. Let me get on the field first and then you know… I got to crawl before I walk, got to get on the field first. Got to catch some balls and score some touchdowns.”
One thing is for sure Colts fans. This offseason has been full of surprises and there are surely more to come. Whoever wins over the wide receiver spot should shine and put up great numbers.
And whoever gets a chance to be employed into those open coaching positions better walk onto the field knowing what they are doing. This looks to be an interesting season for the Colts. I’ll be there to keep you posted the rest of the way.
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