Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning stands on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)

The Sky is falling!!! Peyton Manning may actually miss the entire 2011 season!  Jim Irsay is stressing out and needs to water the grass…  to calm down!  Fans are going crazy and cussing at each other and even at Manning.

Again, nobody knows what is happening with Peyton Manning’s recovery after the May 23 neck surgery. The team and front office are in CIA mode. With all the rumors and the non-denying of rumors, we worry the worst – Manning may not be available for an extended period of time, if not for the whole season of 17 weeks. Sadly, now my crush on Gonzo seems pointless….

So, what has the team done to prepare for a Manning-less season? Below are just some observations, from the draft onwards. Please feel free to comment and let us know what you think about the Colts front office moves. Have they done enough to prepare for life withough Manning?

The Colts have …

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