(CNN) -- As it slowly became clear that quarterback Peyton Manning would not be healthy enough to play for the Indianapolis Colts this season, his teammates embraced the following rallying cry: "We're not just a one-man team,'' they would say defensively. "We've still got Pro Bowl players here. We can still win games.'' Most of us bought in. Why wouldn't we? There was a culture of winning -- a Super Bowl title, another Super Bowl appearance, 12-win seasons as a matter of habit -- and lots of players remaining who were an integral part of establishing that culture. Look at the remaining roster: Top receiver Reggie Wayne and tight end Dallas Clark. Defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis. Top-tier center Jeff Saturday.
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The Colts have gone winless without injured starting quarterback Peyton Manning
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Manning has led the team to unprecedented success and a Super Bowl championship
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Colts will be in position to draft Andrew Luck if they finish with the NFL's worst record
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Colts might end up with a decision to make between Manning and Luck
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We've always known Manning is the face of the franchise (and, to a certain extent, the entire @placeholder).
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The bottom line is this: The Colts were built around @placeholder.
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Manning expects to be healthy, and Luck is viewed as the most @placeholder-ready quarterback to come out of college in years.
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If the Colts wanted to trade @placeholder, it would cost them $28 million, plus they would take a $38 million cap hit (NFL teams have a maximum amount to spend each year on player salaries and bonuses).
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If the Colts wanted to trade Manning, it would cost them $28 million, plus they would take a $38 million cap hit (@placeholder teams have a maximum amount to spend each year on player salaries and bonuses).