COLTS D isn't like the Vikes D.

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.

01-26-2010, 09:28 AM	#33
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.
braggbro1 Registered Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 55