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On Feb. 4, 2007, on football's biggest stage, rookie Charlie Johnson came into the game as a relatively unknown backup.

Most seasons, this would be a no-brainer. But due to some issues in Indianapolis, the Colts will not cake-walk their way to victory over a much improved Miami Dolphins squad.

Dolphins starting LB Akin Ayodele is listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup with the Colts .

The Colts' No. 1 priority on offense Monday night against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium will be the same as it has been for more than a decade: keep the pressure off quarterback Peyton Manning.

Two possible end games are polar opposites as the Jim Caldwell era opens this afternoon in Lucas Oil Stadium.

Unlike most rookie coaches, he inherits a finely-tune machine. Jim Caldwell knows he's blessed.

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Jim Caldwell is ready to mix it up in Indianapolis. He wants the defense to be more aggressive, doesn't worry about the lofty standards established by his predecessor, doesn't mind making the tough decisions or occasionally airing his complaints publicly.

There's a very good reason the Indianapolis Colts are among the marquee franchises in all of professional sports, and No.

Biggest surprise: Four undrafted rookies made it. Linebacker Ramon Humber , cornerback Jacob Lacey and interior offensive lineman Kyle DeVan have cause to celebrate and will surely be expected to make an impact on special teams if they make the game day 45.

It has been said by greater people than myself that there are few absolutes in life.

Peyton Manning and the majority of the Indianapolis Colts' starting offense probably won't play in Thursday night's preseason finale at Cincinnati.