We have caused 3 turnovers through 7 games

[swflacoltsfans]

I saw a statistic that we have caused only 3 turnovers after six games. We had none yesterday, so now it is up to 7 games. The Giants for example had 6 in one game yesterday.

Sad, but true.

[krunk]

We severely need to improve in this area for sure!

[HungarianColtsFan]

Meanwhile we had 5 @Bears in a single game.

We need to improve our pass rush allowing less accurate passing and more chance for CBs to make picks. We are improving game by game, so something must be done on it!

[MTC]

[Kyle]

the opportunities are there.

[lollygagger8]

You would think with Zibs being a boxer, he would've punched the ball out of someone's hands by now.

Do we not teach strip the ball first?

[deedub75]

We're allergic to interceptions and fumbles.

[The Fish]

Angry dropped a easy one, and Hasselbecks dropped snap were good opportunities yesterday.

[OJl]

Without a healthy Freeney and Mathis, that's what happens. Turnovers usually come with disruption in the backfield causing fumbles or bad throws and without those guys doing their thing, don't expect much from this defense.

[IndyTrav]

Angry dropped a easy one, and Hasselbecks dropped snap were good opportunities yesterday.

I rewatched that play. Angerer had zero clue that ball was there. He was running to cover the white TE who had swung out to the sideline. Had his head/eyes firmly on that TE. Didn't glance once at Hasslebeck. Ball drilled him right in the left bicep lol. No biggy. Just thought it was funny.

Then at another point in the game. Vaughn was covering the WR, was about 2 steps behind. Hasslebeck underthrew the ball, drilled Vaughn right in the back if the head. No arms up for the deflection. Had no idea the ball was thrown or coming at him. Only realized it after it drilled him in the melon.

Then Vaughn did the classic arm wave "ain't completing nothin on me" move. Lol. Dude. That ball just hit you in the face!

[HtownColt]

how many 3 and outs? when I watch games i factor that in as a win for the defense right below a turnover its just as good

[Coltsfanforlife12]

Honestly I think it comes down to the fact that we all knew going into this season we do not have the personnel to run this style of defense yet. Mathis has been great when healthy. Freeney has done Jack in the new defense and I can't believe the words are coming out of my mouth but Hughes has played better than Freeney has. We are not getting any pressure on the quarterback and thats what you need to force turnovers. You also go to take into account that most running backs/receivers practice holding on to the ball to curb the chances of fumbling.

[House]

I rewatched that play. Angerer had zero clue that ball was there. He was running to cover the white TE who had swung out to the sideline. Had his head/eyes firmly on that TE. Didn't glance once at Hasslebeck. Ball drilled him right in the left bicep lol. No biggy. Just thought it was funny.

Then at another point in the game. Vaughn was covering the WR, was about 2 steps behind. Hasslebeck underthrew the ball, drilled Vaughn right in the back if the head. No arms up for the deflection. Had no idea the ball was thrown or coming at him. Only realized it after it drilled him in the melon.

Then Vaughn did the classic arm wave "ain't completing nothin on me" move. Lol. Dude. That ball just hit you in the face!

The reaction from that play seemed to be of an easy interception dropped, but it was nowhere near a pick. He had no idea the ball was even in the air.

If he had been turned towards the QB it likely would have been, but he gets no grief for not having a pick there.

[coltsfanatic24]

we need better pass rushers freeney and mathis are 4-3 de's not olb's. olb's are more taller and faster we just don't have that on our roster yet.

[Superman]

Pathetic. Unacceptable. Must improve.

But we're 4-3, and we held our last two opponents to 13 points a piece, and we're getting key players back on the field each week (pending news on Vontae Davis). This should get better.

[Superman]

we need better pass rushers freeney and mathis are 4-3 de's not olb's. olb's are more taller and faster we just don't have that on our roster yet.

Mathis has been incredible. Jerry Hughes has been pretty good himself. I think we're fine at OLB. I'm more concerned with our corner play and our interior line play.

[Ja'Crispy]

That makes 4-3 all the more impressive.

[JoKeR]

A lot of teams don't score on the turn overs they force so I say so what, forcing a punt=forcing a turnover in that regard.

Just keep scoring more than the opponent and it should work out, lol.

[JoKeR]

*Meanwhile we had 5 @Bears in a single game.*

We need to improve our pass rush allowing less accurate passing and more chance for CBs to make picks. We are improving game by game, so something must be done on it!

We certainly are capable of causing turnovers, but it seems its either feast or famine.

[Warhorse]

That makes 4-3 all the more impressive.

This! Double our turnover rate and we may be 5-2 or 6-1.

[Warhorse]

Dude, your signature rules.

[swflacoltsfans]

I rewatched that play. Angerer had zero clue that ball was there. He was running to cover the white TE who had swung out to the sideline. Had his head/eyes firmly on that TE. Didn't glance once at Hasslebeck. Ball drilled him right in the left bicep lol. No biggy. Just thought it was funny.

Then at another point in the game. Vaughn was covering the WR, was about 2 steps behind. Hasslebeck underthrew the ball, drilled Vaughn right in the back if the head. No arms up for the deflection. Had no idea the ball was thrown or coming at him. Only realized it after it drilled him in the melon.

Then Vaughn did the classic arm wave "ain't completing nothin on me" move. Lol. Dude. That ball just hit you in the face!

If he had his arms up it would have been pass interference.

[John Waylon]

You would think with Zibs being a boxer, he would've punched the ball out of someone's hands by now.

Do we not teach strip the ball first?

With as poor as our tackling has been as a team I'd rather us just bring him down than try to strip him and lose hold of him...

[Tark The Shark]

The defense is more of a fundamentally sound defense rather than a attacking defense.

We don't force turnovers, we tackle well and contain the offense to short passes and short runs.

But when they need to make a stop, they have been doing it these last 2 games.

[The Peytonator]

That really is pretty sad when you think about it. Tim Jennings has forced twice as many turnovers this year as our entire D. I don't know if it's because of vanilla coverage schemes or just lack of making the most of opportunities, but that statistic needs to improve. It does make our above .500 record all the more impressive though.

[YellScreamGoColts]

We got rid of Polian because of his pure Manning draft style. I think the newer guys will address the defensive issue, hopefully sooner rather than later. We have a great Defensive Coordinator, so I am sure he will get some pull. Unless they fire him first. Never know in the game..

[BleedBlu8792]

If he had his arms up it would have been pass interference.

How? As long as he doesn't touch the WR he can do whatever he wants.