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    The Hybridization Of A Defense

    in Colts Football

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    Alright here's another epic paint drawing of a blitz package that I honestly don't see how an offense could move the ball.

    http://oi40.tinypic.com/15x6elj.jpg

    As you can see, we're bringing 6 people after the QB. I have 4 defenders; Powers, Angerer, Lefeged, and Rucker, playing a middle zone type coverage. Bethea is covering over the top in case a CB needs help. Basically the way I would have the CBs play is give a nice cushion while watching the QB. If the WR does a quick slant, jump the pass and go for the pick or at least break it up. If he goes vertical, just run with him for a couple seconds and one of those six rushers gets to the QB.

    Lefeged I would have doing a similar coverage against the TE. If the tight end stays in to block, he just stays in his zone and watches the QBs eyes hoping for an errant throw or misread of coverage. If the TE releases into the flat, he runs right at him and pops him as soon as he catches the ball. If the TE goes down the field on a seam route, he runs with him for a second til the QB gets sacked.

    Angerer has a similar middle zone, but all he has to do is watch the QBs eyes and keep the RB/FB/H-back in check. If they run to the ball between the LG and C, he plugs his gap and stops the RB in his tracks.

    Conner disguises his blitz so they aren't prepared for it, and comes on a bit of a delay.

    Wheeler comes flying around the edge, same with Freeney.

    The three Dlinemen clog their gap and try to cause a double team, since obviously the offense isn't expecting such a blitz.

    This defensive play, I just don't see how an offense could move the ball, unless they did a screen, which the defense should be able to read right away with the pulling guard or tackle. If they try a play action pass, it's a sack for sure. If they run it, it's a tackle for loss, or at least no gain. If they go mass protect, we're still bringing 6 people and confusion happens or somebody beats their man in a couple seconds to disrupt the QB's throw or cause a sack strip.

    So what do you guys think? Am I just a stupid armchair defensive coordinator, or should Irsay have hired me instead of Manuskey?

    Send the WRs deep, Have the TE run the flat or even a quick outside slant keep the FB in pass protection (possibly audible to shotgun for more time if blitz is read pre-snap)

    Rucker will know he has top help and stay with the TE leaving two deep one on one situations with Bethea vs one and Powers vs another

    It depends on the teams personnel at WR and whether or not the qb will be able to read the play before the snap but it's beatable(on the other hand it's easy to beat a defense if you know what they are running), nonetheless it was fun trying to dissect it. lol

    Don't Worry, There Will Be Talent And Value At 34

    in NFL Draft, Scouting, and Free Agent Talk

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    I think he can go both ways... possibly the most versatile DE out there.. I believe Mississippi St ran a 3-4.. but remember we will not be running a standard 3-4, but a hybrid/flex and will also run a 4-3.. Pagano is well known for switching the defense several times a game

    I'd say Ingram may be the most versatile but Cox is right there with him and should be a very good fit for a hybrid D

    Need 4 Posters To Do 64 Picks For 2 Rounds, First Come First Serve

    in NFL Draft, Scouting, and Free Agent Talk

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    Like I said, I would like to get one round done on March 2, 2012 at least. We should be able to do that by the end of the day if we start at 10 a.m. ET on Friday.

    You can always PM me the list of picks since you will know where you are picking and who you want. So, you just assign a priority for (say) 5 picks per pick position and PM me those in case you have to leave earlier.

    Alright then i'm down

    My Colts Mock Draft

    in NFL Draft, Scouting, and Free Agent Talk

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    I really like all the picks except Dwight Jones, I just don't like him as much as some other guys projected lower. Also, I don't like that Essex signing at all.

    But the only changes I'd make would be to either grab Kendricks in the third if you're set on him, or grab Bradham in the third and in the fourth, I'd want Marvin Jones, Devier Posey, or Marvin Mcnutt in that order.

    Mike Brewster

    in NFL Draft, Scouting, and Free Agent Talk

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    Strictly hypothetically speaking here...If PM doesn't check out medically and gets released then more likely than not, Saturday is gone too. I know Pollack is here but I just don't know about him (please convince me otherwise if you feel differently).

    I believe Brewster can play guard as well so even if PM and Saturday stays he would fill a need. So I guess my question is, If he slips by the Ravens and out of the 1st, would you take him over Cordy Glenn who I've seen in a few mocks? If yes, Would you still take him if guys like Fletcher Cox and/or Sanu are still there? (I mention Cox only because I think he falls victim to the rise of Dontari Poe).

    As a C, I would place him above them all only because OG seems to be somewhat deep and there should be some pretty good NT's to be had in the later rounds.

    Please don't make this into a Manning discussion, it's meant to be more of an O-line thread.

    Mychal Kendricks

    in NFL Draft, Scouting, and Free Agent Talk

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    Kendricks had a great combine and definitely helped himself out but my question is where would you take him?

    I'm thinking he turned himself into a late second rounder if a team fell in love with him after his performance today. So would you want him at No. 65? Where would he fit? I'm not saying I want him 100%, I want to see some more of his games just to check him out. I'm a big fan of Vinny Curry and would want either him or Bradham if we go LB in the first three rounds.

    As of right now, I'd want kendricks only if he was there by the time we make our first fourth round selection only because I'd rather adress CB/NT/WR first. Thoughts????

    Is It Sad?

    in NFL Draft, Scouting, and Free Agent Talk

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    Is it sad that I'm considering pulling an all-nighter just so I don't sleep past the combine?

    If you couldn't tell I get pretty pumped for this stuff and the sad part is that it is only o-lineman and TEs. I'd be able to pull it off rather easily as I don't have to start getting ready for work until about 4p.m. and could probably catch a decent nap in between the combine and then. Even if I didn't nap my work keeps me active enough that i wont be dozing off, well as long as we stay moderately busy.

    I just hope I don't pass out when the o-lineman start to run the 40.

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