COLTS D isn't like the Vikes D.

xan · 01-26-2010, 09:15 AM

If you look at the skills of our team, it is clear that the front office collected players specifically to confront the Colts in the Super Bowl.

On offense:

Balanced offense to counter overloading and bullrushing D-Line.
Fast WR's/3WR sets to counter cover 2 schemes
Big TE's to give help on the edge blocking and to take the blows in crossing patterns in the middle of the field.
Running back by committee to ensure fresh legs.

On defense:

Adequate run stopping but emphasis on tracking down/pressure the QB
Shut down corners to allow sophisticated blitz packages without unnecessary exposure at the back end.
Freelancing safeties to be opportunistic and ball hawking
LB's who are capable in coverage but quick to close in open field tackle situations.

This isn't to say that our roster has no weaknesses. But it is definitely an attempt to answer the problems posed by the Colts.

braggbro1 · 01-26-2010, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by xan

If you look at the skills of our team, it is clear that the front office collected players specifically to confront the Colts in the Super Bowl.

On offense:

Balanced offense to counter overloading and bullrushing D-Line.

Fast WR's/3WR sets to counter cover 2 schemes

Big TE's to give help on the edge blocking and to take the blows in crossing patterns in the middle of the field.

Running back by committee to ensure fresh legs.

On defense:

Adequate run stopping but emphasis on tracking down/pressure the QB

Shut down corners to allow sophisticated blitz packages without unnecessary exposure at the back end.

Freelancing safeties to be opportunistic and ball hawking

LB's who are capable in coverage but quick to close in open field tackle situations.

This isn't to say that our roster has no weaknesses. But it is definitely an attempt to answer the problems posed by the Colts.

Let me get this. The Saints had never been to the Super Bowl before now, yet you're convinced they were building their team specifically to match up for a potential Super Bowl matchup with the Colts who had only been there once before themselves since moving to Indy. LOL.

Everything on your list is something any team would want to play against anyone, not just a team with the Colts attributes. I would say there's at least a few things there that are embellished, to say the least. I would not say you have shutdown corners. Greg Williams used to be a defensive coordinator in our division. His blitz packages aren't anything unique or more "sophisticated" than you see in many other NFL defenses.

CantonLegend · 01-26-2010, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by braggbro1

Damn. I was under the impression we were somewhat good. How the hell have we won 16 games and made it to the Super Bowl? Oh well. Our fluke season is your benefit.

listen.....im not taking credit away from the guy.....but you guys win because peyton manning is so good.....there isnt another reason you guys have won a single game this season....you guys win on the shoulders of peyton manning because he is arguably the best QB ever....i think its too easy to call him the best but he is definitly up there

your season was no fluke....the colts have been doing the same thing for the past decade.....peyton is a stud and the offensive line keeps him upright so it fits right into his strength

Originally Posted by braggbro1

Let me get this. The Saints had never been to the Super Bowl before now, yet you're convinced they were building their team specifically to match up for a potential Super Bowl matchup with the Colts who had only been there once before themselves since moving to Indy. LOL.

we werent buildin a team to match the colts....it just turned out that way

our running game will control the clock which is a surprise this season.....our defense is allows the least passin TDs in the redzone than any other team in the league

I would not say you have shutdown corners.

NFL Blog: Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports Blogs

Cornerback Jabari Greer(notes): In weeks 1 through 9 of the 2009 season, the Saints ranked third in Football Outsiders' DVOA rankings against the pass. In weeks 10 through 17, they plummeted to 20th. It's no coincidence that Greer, the former Buffalo cornerback signed by the Saints as a free agent in the offseason, missed weeks 10 through 16 with a groin injury after playing spectacularly in the season's first half. Some cornerbacks struggle with man coverage fater playing a lot of zone in prior seasons -- the Saints found this out the hard way when they signed ex-Colt Jason David(notes) after the 2006 season, a disastrous move for all involved. Greer has been just the opposite, ranking second behind only Darrelle Revis(notes) in FO's metrics for NFL cornerbacks (albeit in half a season). Greer will be targeted heavily, as he'll most likely draw the unenviable assignment of covering Reggie Wayne(notes) in the Super Bowl.

01-26-2010, 09:15 AM	#1
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,373 Blog Entries: 34	Re: COLTS D isn't like the Vikes D. If you look at the skills of our team, it is clear that the front office collected players specifically to confront the Colts in the Super Bowl. On offense: Balanced offense to counter overloading and bullrushing D-Line. Fast WR's/3WR sets to counter cover 2 schemes Big TE's to give help on the edge blocking and to take the blows in crossing patterns in the middle of the field. Running back by committee to ensure fresh legs. On defense: Adequate run stopping but emphasis on tracking down/pressure the QB Shut down corners to allow sophisticated blitz packages without unnecessary exposure at the back end. Freelancing safeties to be opportunistic and ball hawking LB's who are capable in coverage but quick to close in open field tackle situations. This isn't to say that our roster has no weaknesses. But it is definitely an attempt to answer the problems posed by the Colts.
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01-26-2010, 09:28 AM	#2
braggbro1 Registered Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 55	Re: COLTS D isn't like the Vikes D. Originally Posted by xan If you look at the skills of our team, it is clear that the front office collected players specifically to confront the Colts in the Super Bowl. On offense: Balanced offense to counter overloading and bullrushing D-Line. Fast WR's/3WR sets to counter cover 2 schemes Big TE's to give help on the edge blocking and to take the blows in crossing patterns in the middle of the field. Running back by committee to ensure fresh legs. On defense: Adequate run stopping but emphasis on tracking down/pressure the QB Shut down corners to allow sophisticated blitz packages without unnecessary exposure at the back end. Freelancing safeties to be opportunistic and ball hawking LB's who are capable in coverage but quick to close in open field tackle situations. This isn't to say that our roster has no weaknesses. But it is definitely an attempt to answer the problems posed by the Colts. Let me get this. The Saints had never been to the Super Bowl before now, yet you're convinced they were building their team specifically to match up for a potential Super Bowl matchup with the Colts who had only been there once before themselves since moving to Indy. LOL. Everything on your list is something any team would want to play against anyone, not just a team with the Colts attributes. I would say there's at least a few things there that are embellished, to say the least. I would not say you have shutdown corners. Greg Williams used to be a defensive coordinator in our division. His blitz packages aren't anything unique or more "sophisticated" than you see in many other NFL defenses.
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01-26-2010, 09:41 AM	#3
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: COLTS D isn't like the Vikes D. Originally Posted by braggbro1 Damn. I was under the impression we were somewhat good. How the hell have we won 16 games and made it to the Super Bowl? Oh well. Our fluke season is your benefit. listen.....im not taking credit away from the guy.....but you guys win because peyton manning is so good.....there isnt another reason you guys have won a single game this season....you guys win on the shoulders of peyton manning because he is arguably the best QB ever....i think its too easy to call him the best but he is definitly up there your season was no fluke....the colts have been doing the same thing for the past decade.....peyton is a stud and the offensive line keeps him upright so it fits right into his strength Originally Posted by braggbro1 Let me get this. The Saints had never been to the Super Bowl before now, yet you're convinced they were building their team specifically to match up for a potential Super Bowl matchup with the Colts who had only been there once before themselves since moving to Indy. LOL. we werent buildin a team to match the colts....it just turned out that way our running game will control the clock which is a surprise this season.....our defense is allows the least passin TDs in the redzone than any other team in the league I would not say you have shutdown corners. NFL Blog: Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports Blogs Cornerback Jabari Greer(notes): In weeks 1 through 9 of the 2009 season, the Saints ranked third in Football Outsiders' DVOA rankings against the pass. In weeks 10 through 17, they plummeted to 20th. It's no coincidence that Greer, the former Buffalo cornerback signed by the Saints as a free agent in the offseason, missed weeks 10 through 16 with a groin injury after playing spectacularly in the season's first half. Some cornerbacks struggle with man coverage fater playing a lot of zone in prior seasons -- the Saints found this out the hard way when they signed ex-Colt Jason David(notes) after the 2006 season, a disastrous move for all involved. Greer has been just the opposite, ranking second behind only Darrelle Revis(notes) in FO's metrics for NFL cornerbacks (albeit in half a season). Greer will be targeted heavily, as he'll most likely draw the unenviable assignment of covering Reggie Wayne(notes) in the Super Bowl.
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