"It's not a vacation, it's a bye."
That was the message from Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich during Wednesday's episode of Hard Knocks in Season: The Indianapolis Colts. While the team was on a bye for this week's shortened episode, the preparation for a December playoff run took center stage.
Whether it was Reich telling the players he believed they are the best team in the AFC or the stark reminder that the only team photos gracing the wall of the Colts' practice facility are the ones of squads that make the postseason, it was clear what time of year it was in Indianapolis.