A Colts' longtime rival reluctantly shared a massive compliment about the franchise that he once viewed as the enemy

Former Titans OT Taylor Lewan praises Colts fans for something they learned from Peyton Manning

Taylor Lewan spent all nine years of his NFL career with the Titans after the franchise selected him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He went head-to-head with the Colts 11 times in total in his career and finished with a 5-6 record against the team. He noticed something interesting about the fan base as a player on the other sideline. “I have never played in a stadium that has more well-trained fans than Lucas Oil Stadium,” said Lewan.

Lewan credited Peyton Manning for his time there, stating that you never hear the crowd when the Colts were on offense, saying, “you could hear a pin drop.” He then noted that the fan base is “so smart” and “they probably understand the game more than any other fan base.” Hearing this type of compliment from a player who spent his entire career with the Titans was beyond shocking.

Colts fans should take a lot of pride in hearing these kind words. It's easy for fans to get too involved on game day and, as a result, actually hurt their favorite team. Anyone who has ever watched a game at Lucas Oil Stadium has experienced what Lewan is speaking about. If you hear fans start to cheer while the Colts are on offense, fans around them will quickly correct them. Manning truly trained Colts fans well, and it's cool to hear even opposing teams' players have taken notice. 

This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Nov 15, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add A to Z Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.