Peyton says he wants balance between running and passing, but...

I just caught some of his press conference. He said he wants balance between the rushing game and passing game, but you have to be smart enough to adjust and take what the defense gives you. He said it was tough for Reggie and Deuce yesterday because Tampa had 7-8 in the box all game long and many sometimes 9 men in the box.

This is very refreshing to hear, actually. Sounded like he was sending a clear message to the league: If you don't let my boys run, we're going to air raid you like crazy.

I'm starting to wonder if the league is not respecting Drew Brees and the WRs. Maybe with Horn out, they figured we'd struggle. I wouldn't have it any other way.

On the Reggie front, he said Reggie is doing fine and wants to do some things better and that will come. He also said it's silly to set the expectations so high on one guy. He said this is a team game, they work as a unit and no one man is bigger than the team, and they're 6-2.