Colts Rushing Defense is Swiss-cheesey

[Billy Bullocks]

They have smallish LB's from what I remember. Freeney isn't all that big..he plays well in space, but he can be pushed back.

In generally they aren't a physical defense reallly. They have alot of speed and try to come up with some turn overs. Havent relaly done that this year.

You can wear them down if you keep them on the field. Peyton being so efficient allows them to get a good amount of rest, because Indy's offense rarely goes 3 and out.

Mathis is only 6'2" 245. Freeney is 268, but I doubt that's his actual weight, he's probably closer to 260. McFarland is a big cat.

Their LB's are around 230lbs. Bracket is only 235 in the middle. So they've got speed, but the front 7 is generally pretty small.

 

[Tuna Helper]

They have smallish LB's from what I remember. Freeney isn't all that big..he plays well in space, but he can be pushed back.

In generally they aren't a physical defense reallly. They have alot of speed and try to come up with some turn overs. Havent relaly done that this year.

You can wear them down if you keep them on the field. Peyton being so efficient allows them to get a good amount of rest, because Indy's offense rarely goes 3 and out.

Mathis is only 6'2" 245. Freeney is 268, but I doubt that's his actual weight, he's probably closer to 260. McFarland is a big cat.

Their LB's are around 230lbs. Bracket is only 235 in the middle. So they've got speed, but the front 7 is generally pretty small.

True. I read somewhere that their d-line and LBs are all about the same weight.

I'm just not sold that running the ball on them will result in a W for Dallas. There has to be something else to beat the Colts. The best blueprint for beating Manning is courtesy of Belichick, but our defense is not the Pats defense of several years back.

I don't see us winning this game, but I am hoping that it will be a competitive game. If we get a few turnovers, I like our chances, but I don't see any other way that we win.

 

[Billy Bullocks]

True. I read somewhere that their d-line and LBs are all about the same weight.

I'm just not sold that running the ball on them will result in a W for Dallas. There has to be something else to beat the Colts. The best blueprint for beating Manning is courtesy of Belichick, but our defense is not the Pats defense of several years back.

I don't see us winning this game, but I am hoping that it will be a competitive game. If we get a few turnovers, I like our chances, but I don't see any other way that we win.

Like I said, Freeney is listed at close to 270, but I doubt he's that big. One of their DEs (Mathis) is 245. Freeney is probably around 255 at most. Their DT opposite of McFarland is only 275. The LB's are all around 230lbs.

Id say the front 7 probably has an average weight of about 250Lbs.

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

Run it at Freeny all day.

 

[smarta5150]

Run it at Freeny all day.

I agree.

This guy over rushes EVERY time.

And dealing with him in pass defense... he has 1.5 sacks this year? Big deal.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Running the ball and stopping the run has very little correlation to winning in the NFL. No matter how well you run or stop the run, you almost always have to pass more effectively than your opponent to win. If we run the ball 45 times and throw it 20, those 20 passes MUST be more effective than Manning's attempts.

Actually, running yards differential (running yards gained - running yards allowed) does have a high correlation to winning in the NFL.

Yards per carry and yards per carry allowed does not. But if you are owning the total running yards advantage, you're usually controlling the clock, reducing your opportunities for turnover, increasing 3rd down percentage, and you can make your passes more effective.

I'd still suggest to a team to become as efficient as possible in the passing game, but the reason why the Colts are doomed in the end is their run defense is so awful. They are so bad that they are last in the league in sacks, have a low time of possession and allow a ton of points. All of which have high correlation to not only winning in the NFL, but winning the Super Bowl.



YAKUZA

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Actually, running yards differential (running yards gained - running yards allowed) does have a high correlation to winning in the NFL.

Yards per carry and yards per carry allowed does not. But if you are owning the total running yards advantage, you're usually controlling the clock, reducing your opportunities for turnover, increasing 3rd down percentage, and you can make your passes more effective.

I'd still suggest to a team to become as efficient as possible in the passing game, but the reason why the Colts are doomed in the end is their run defense is so awful. They are so bad that they are last in the league in sacks, have a low time of possession and allow a ton of points. All of which have high correlation to not only winning in the NFL, but winning the Super Bowl.



YAKUZA

good post.... "the correlation"

actually the TOP is actually about 50-50 withe Colts and opposition... only the Jags had a significant advantage.... almost 40 minutes