COLTS D isn't like the Vikes D.

Tobias-Reiper · 01-26-2010, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by indy4192

Wow, where to start;

Our small Defense did just fine in shutting down both the Ravens and Jets rushing game, both have much better O lines then the Saints and better running games.

The Ravens and the Jets are no threat to pass the ball. Sure you can stop the run with 8-9 in the box all game long. Do you really want the Colts to put 8-9 in the box against Drew Brees? I know I do.

Brees was sacked 20 times on 514 attempts
Sanchez was sacked 26 times on 364 attempts
Flacco was sacked 36 times on 499 attempts
O-line pass blocking advantage: clearly the Saints.

Saints ran the ball 468 times for 2106 yards and a 4.5 average
NY Jets ran the ball 607 times for 2756 yards and a 4.5 average
Ravens ran the ball 468 times for 2200 yards and a 4.7 average
Ok. The Ravens get 7 inches more per carry. Otherwise, neither Jets or Ravens seem to be better at running the ball than the Saints.

Next:

The Cards offense is just as explosive as the Saints are and we played and beat them this year.

No.
The Cardinals scored 375 points all season long.
The Saints scored 510 points all season long.

And the Saints beat the Cards as well. So what?

Next:

We proved in the Jets game we don't need Reggie to have a big game to win, so shut him down, we have a multitude of other options.

.. the Saints D doesn't play to shut anyone down. The Saints D plays to physically beat you up and make you fumble and give the ball back to the offense. . Ask the Vikings how they are feeling today.

Next:

We run the ball when we need to and do so just fine. We are not a run first team.

The Colts don't run the ball because they can't. With all the people who drop back to defend the pass, the Colts should be getting 5 yards a pop.

Next:

Final score: Colts 35 --- Saints 28

.. don't bet the house on that...

01-26-2010, 11:53 AM	#29
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: COLTS D isn't like the Vikes D. Originally Posted by indy4192 Wow, where to start; Our small Defense did just fine in shutting down both the Ravens and Jets rushing game, both have much better O lines then the Saints and better running games. The Ravens and the Jets are no threat to pass the ball. Sure you can stop the run with 8-9 in the box all game long. Do you really want the Colts to put 8-9 in the box against Drew Brees? I know I do. Brees was sacked 20 times on 514 attempts Sanchez was sacked 26 times on 364 attempts Flacco was sacked 36 times on 499 attempts O-line pass blocking advantage: clearly the Saints. Saints ran the ball 468 times for 2106 yards and a 4.5 average NY Jets ran the ball 607 times for 2756 yards and a 4.5 average Ravens ran the ball 468 times for 2200 yards and a 4.7 average Ok. The Ravens get 7 inches more per carry. Otherwise, neither Jets or Ravens seem to be better at running the ball than the Saints. Next: The Cards offense is just as explosive as the Saints are and we played and beat them this year. No. The Cardinals scored 375 points all season long. The Saints scored 510 points all season long. And the Saints beat the Cards as well. So what? Next: We proved in the Jets game we don't need Reggie to have a big game to win, so shut him down, we have a multitude of other options. .. the Saints D doesn't play to shut anyone down. The Saints D plays to physically beat you up and make you fumble and give the ball back to the offense. . Ask the Vikings how they are feeling today. Next: We run the ball when we need to and do so just fine. We are not a run first team. The Colts don't run the ball because they can't. With all the people who drop back to defend the pass, the Colts should be getting 5 yards a pop. Next: Final score: Colts 35 --- Saints 28 .. don't bet the house on that...
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