INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts greets Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 15, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts won the game 35-34.

A rivalry renewed: The Colts and the Patriots

8 years ago
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"The rivalry is back on."

Those were the parting words from Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard in his press conference Wednesday morning regarding the sudden change of heart from New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels that led him not to accept the Colts' offer to be their head coach.

The debacle added further fuel to the fire in the long history between the two teams, especially within the last decade. The rivals have provided us some great moments in the past, and it looks like we'll be getting more down the road.

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