Seeds of the Monster D

[atapcl]

Corey Redding LDE 6-4 315

Antonio Johnson NT 6-3 330

Filia Maola DT (RDE) 6-4 310

Robert Mathis SLB 6-2 245

Jerrell Freeman WILB 6-0 234

Kavell Conner SILB 6-0 243

Dwight Freeney Rush LB 6-1 268

Vontae Davis CB 5-11 205

Jeraud Powers CB 5-10 187

Antoine Bethea FS 5-11 196

Tom Zbitkowski SS 5-11 200

Any news on changes that would make this look different when we face Chicago?

[Coltswarriors]

Looks good to me, honestly.

[TKnight24]

D-Line together is almost 1,000 Pounds.... I'll take that.

LB Core looking NASTY!

And Secondary is looking like it's Strong.

yeah, I'd say we're pretty set for War on Sunday

[ColtJ82]

That is the best our Def. has looked in years.

[Mameluc]

its definetely a bigger D

[betheafan41]

D-Line together is almost 1,000 Pounds.... I'll take that.

LB Core looking NASTY!

And Secondary is looking like it's Strong.

yeah, I'd say we're pretty set for War on Sunday

but are we set enough to stop the chicago bears offense? or just set in terms of fielding 11 players lol

[ztboiler]

Not much we can do to make it look different for Chicago...but everytime I look at the starters on D, I nod my head in affirmation of Grigs/Pagano. We are much farther along with the hybrid than I thought was possible for the first year after we gutted the old guard. There are pieces here that fit for the long term.

[TKnight24]

but are we set enough to stop the chicago bears offense? or just set in terms of fielding 11 players lol

That's up to the players lol, I'm just a fan

[atapcl]

Nevis, Foukou, Harvey, Addison, and Hughes seemed primed to make an impact in the defense and on ST.

[NewEra]

Im thinking the real defense will stand up come sun. Im really excited about this new Colts era...where we actually back up all the talk about having a good defense.

[NewEra]

And dont underestimate the signing of that big hoss of a NT we got. Jets are strapped at the D line...their loss will be our gain!

[Mameluc]

Nevis, Foukou, Harvey, Addison, and Hughes seemed primed to make an impact in the defense and on ST.

im so interested in nevis...how is he gonna handle the switch? I haven tbeen able to really watch the games, how has he looked so far?

[NewEra]

he has looked good. still learning the new role. but still motoring on. you cant teach having a non stop motor!

also, I love the fact that our defense is going to dictate what they do vs us just sitting backing taking what they give us. Im looking for non stop aggression!

[Smitto]

Hopefully the holdovers that are starting make the expected impact.... i hope johnson realizes that this defense rests alot upon his shoulders... like literally.

[TKnight24]

I don't get how people are saying we'll only have 4 Wins. Our Defense will be going up against some Not so Good Offenses. We have the Browns, Jets, Jags, Vikings, & the Dolphins.... that's 5 Wins right there. And then we have the potential to split 1-1 with everyone in the Division imo.

This is why I say 7-9 or 9-7 Nothing More, Nothing Less

[jvan1973]

That is the best our Def. has looked in years.

on paper... we will see how they play

[atapcl]

And dont underestimate the signing of that big hoss of a NT we got. Jets are strapped at the D line...their loss will be our gain!

I forgot about Tevaseu and he will have to make a difference when he plays for Johnson. I did not like the signing at first because I thought Anunoby was a better athlete at NT but we still got to keep Anunoby by moving him to the practice squad. I felt beter about Tevaseu when I watched his video on youtube. He seems to have good footwork. He hustles and he can dunk a basketball which is no short order for 330lbs.

[jbaron04]

Corey Redding LDE 6-4 315

Antonio Johnson NT 6-3 330

Filia Maola DT (RDE) 6-4 310

Robert Mathis SLB 6-2 245

Jerrell Freeman WILB 6-0 234

Kavell Conner SILB 6-0 243

Dwight Freeney Rush LB 6-1 268

Vontae Davis CB 5-11 205

Jeraud Powers CB 5-10 187

Antoine Bethea FS 5-11 196

Tom Zbitkowski SS 5-11 200

Any news on changes that would make this look different when we face Chicago?

Davis not starting

[atapcl]

Davis not starting

I listed Davis as a starter because coach Pagano said in his press conference today that Davis would start.

[buccolts]

When is Angerer expected to return?

[Coltswarriors]

When is Angerer expected to return?

Week 3 or 4.

[Coltswarriors]

Davis not starting

Davis will start...

[The Peytonator]

That defense looks nasty. When our WILB gets back it gets all the nastier........and Angerer.

[JWF]

I think if Angerer where healthy our defense would actually be respectable (on paper atleast). Obviously there is still work to get these guys accustom to the new scheme.

[Gavin]

I think with Redding back that will make a difference at DE, which is where it looked that we struggled containing the run because our DE lost containment and OLB's

[funktacious2]

Davis not starting

Davis is starting on the left side.

[TKnight24]

Can't wait to see what the Team is looking like. I know Pagano is up there in Indy doing his Best to get our guys prepared for this Game & the rest of the Season

[BleedBlu8792]

I think if Angerer where healthy our defense would actually be respectable (on paper atleast). Obviously there is still work to get these guys accustom to the new scheme.

Maybe its me but Angerer just doesn't impress me. He was average playing the MIKE in the Cover 2 and is now expected to be run support. I just don't see it. I don't see him doing anything more than Freeman.

[JWF]

Maybe its me but Angerer just doesn't impress me. He was average playing the MIKE in the Cover 2 and is now expected to be run support. I just don't see it. I don't see him doing anything more than Freeman.

Fair enough. I dont think Angerer is a superstar but he's a solid LB. I think he'll be fine in the new scheme.

[SLILLINGTON10]

after sunday watch all these bandwagon fans jump back on.

[lollygagger8]

Man, on paper we look invinsible.

[mystrymaster]

Maybe its me but Angerer just doesn't impress me. He was average playing the MIKE in the Cover 2 and is now expected to be run support. I just don't see it. I don't see him doing anything more than Freeman.

I think he will be better in run support than in coverage, he has a nose for the ball and that is what you want for your run stuffing ILB in the 3-4. He is not a star but I think he is our best linebacker since David Thorton.

[Rich Cannon]

Hopefully the holdovers that are starting make the expected impact.... i hope johnson realizes that this defense rests alot upon his shoulders... like literally.

I hope he performs better than past years, because honestly I still dont trust him, but hope he proves me wrong

[FightLikeSin]

Man, on paper we look invinsible.

invisible? 310lb + guys are very visible.

Now if you meant "invincible"...that's a little different. But I would not agree, our D-line is not great. Redding is the only one that should be starting. Johnson, Moala...not really that great at their job from what I've seen. We'll also likely draft another SS next year because Zib is not a long term solution.

[mystrymaster]

invisible? 310lb + guys are very visible.

Now if you meant "invincible"...that's a little different. But I would not agree, our D-line is not great. Redding is the only one that should be starting. Johnson, Moala...not really that great at their job from what I've seen. We'll also likely draft another SS next year because Zib is not a long term solution.

Moala was a 3-4 DE in college and we tried to make him a DT in the cover 2, he is a much better fit at DE in the 3-4. I think he will finally show his true potential in this defense and I am looking very much forward to it

[BrentMc11]

I forgot about Tevaseu and he will have to make a difference when he plays for Johnson. I did not like the signing at first because I thought Anunoby was a better athlete at NT but we still got to keep Anunoby by moving him to the practice squad. I felt beter about Tevaseu when I watched his video on youtube. He seems to have good footwork. He hustles and he can dunk a basketball which is no short order for 330lbs.

I am glad I read down the list for this.....good post. I have been studying Tevaseu, and seems to be the 'athlete' that Grigs and Pagano like.

We need him to demand the double team when in the game, and to 'spell' Mookie Johnson. Johnson will give 100%, but he is not demanding double teams....which hurts the 3-4 immeasurably.

My feeling is we will see a ton 3-4 disguise packages....that end up 4-3 with Freeney and Mathis...'hand on the ground.' Remember...under Mike Murphy at the end of the year....the 4-3 looked respectable in the last 3 games...with Pagano's attacking 'put a hat on em' defense.....teams will not be anxious to get to the line of scrimmage. Nice post atapci!!

[FightLikeSin]

Moala was a 3-4 DE in college and we tried to make him a DT in the cover 2, he is a much better fit at DE in the 3-4. I think he will finally show his true potential in this defense and I am looking very much forward to it

I hope you are right. But so far I haven't seen anything that would make me feel relieved that he's starting.

[Tark The Shark]

first time in a while, at least on paper, that I am not worried about the secondary. Although I am sketchy about the front 7 with Redding coming back from injury and Freeney and Mathis not doing a whole lot in preseason. I think in time, the defense will be good

[lollygagger8]

invisible? 310lb + guys are very visible.

Now if you meant "invincible"...that's a little different. But I would not agree, our D-line is not great. Redding is the only one that should be starting. Johnson, Moala...not really that great at their job from what I've seen. We'll also likely draft another SS next year because Zib is not a long term solution.

Sunuva......the "C" is so close to the "S".....invincible.

But it seems that our D never lives up to the hype. Here's hoping that gets turned around this year!

[FightLikeSin]

Sunuva......the "C" is so close to the "S".....invincible.

But it seems that our D never lives up to the hype. Here's hoping that gets turned around this year!

I knew what you meant, but had to give you a hard time about it of course.

I hope the D turns it around as well.