Who Starts in Bullitt's Place?

[Superman]

I know Caldwell got the start last week, but Lefeged replaced him and outplayed him. I'm assuming Bethea is playing, even though he missed some practice time this week. So who gets the start opposite him? And what does it mean for our defense?

[chad72]

Lefeged. Our secondary and pass coverage needs more help than the run stopping, based on what I am seeing with an improved front seven. So it has to be Lefeged.

[Barkman76]

If you look back yes I said Bullit is fragile and overrated! I said then Lefeged will be the future at SS but never did I imagine this soon. Yeah you will see alot of ints and alot of heart stopping hits from #35 GO HORSE!!!

[Balzer40]

Im hoping Lefeged. Caldwell is alright but he looks a little slow IMO.

[Malakai432]

I respect Bullitt and wish him well but he's not true SS, can't stop the run, blitz or lay people out like a true SS does. I think Lefeged will be great, he needs to pack on alittle more muscle get up to about 220-225 maintain his speed and smash people. He has great potential, and good speed as we have seen on special teams.

SS's are designed to play in the box, get into the nitty gritty, force fumbles, pressure and wreak havoc on the field. Bullitt plays more like a FS. We all saw what Bob Sanders did for the Colts when he was healthy, he wreaked havoc all over the field. Bullitt just wasn't built to play SS, he would've been a very nice backup to Bethea though as he's more FS material.

It's pretty simple think of SS as a Pitbull while the free safety is Greyhound. Occasionally a team gets lucky and gets a FS like Ed Reed who can do everything and is a guaranteed HOF, or a SS who can do everything like Troy.

I do think the Colts have a very solid FS in Bethea though. He's a keeper.

[Barkman76]

Great analogy Malakai I think Lefeged looks like Brian Dawkins in the making and he could play both SS or FS!!

[LaughingAtIrsay]

Great analogy Malakai I think Lefeged looks like Brian Dawkins in the making and he could play both SS or FS!!

Thats exactly who he pattern his game after.. You must saw his twitter

[Andy]

Im pretty sure it's Joe Lefeged

[Coffeedrinker]

This is a good question. I think Lefeged offers better pass defense but Caldwell seems better in run support. The Bucs don't offer much of a deep passing threat but they have a good RB tandem with Blount and Graham. So I would not be surprised if Caldwell gets the start because of his run stopping abilities.

[Smitto]

I respect Bullitt and wish him well but he's not true SS, can't stop the run, blitz or lay people out like a true SS does. I think Lefeged will be great, he needs to pack on alittle more muscle get up to about 220-225 maintain his speed and smash people. He has great potential, and good speed as we have seen on special teams.

SS's are designed to play in the box, get into the nitty gritty, force fumbles, pressure and wreak havoc on the field. Bullitt plays more like a FS. We all saw what Bob Sanders did for the Colts when he was healthy, he wreaked havoc all over the field. Bullitt just wasn't built to play SS, he would've been a very nice backup to Bethea though as he's more FS material.

It's pretty simple think of SS as a Pitbull while the free safety is Greyhound. Occasionally a team gets lucky and gets a FS like Ed Reed who can do everything and is a guaranteed HOF, or a SS who can do everything like Troy.

I do think the Colts have a very solid FS in Bethea though. He's a keeper.

You dont need to be 225 to be a good Safety, just like you said look at sanders.. Joe is heavier and taller than sanders. In the media they have Caldwell as the starter but hopefully they're wrong.

[Andy]

You dont need to be 225 to be a good Safety, just like you said look at sanders.. Joe is heavier and taller than sanders. In the media they have Caldwell as the starter but hopefully they're wrong.

I 100% agree. Ed Reed, Bob Sanders, Antoine Bethea, Nick Collins, Troy Polamalu, all barely 200 pounds. Their the last line of defense and I rather they be small than big, because smaller means faster and being faster is better to have then strength when you're a safety.

[chad72]

I agree with CD and think they will see how the tempo of the game is going. They may start with Caldwell and rotate based on how things go in the game.

[Coffeedrinker]

I respect Bullitt and wish him well but he's not true SS, can't stop the run, blitz or lay people out like a true SS does. I think Lefeged will be great, he needs to pack on alittle more muscle get up to about 220-225 maintain his speed and smash people. He has great potential, and good speed as we have seen on special teams.

SS's are designed to play in the box, get into the nitty gritty, force fumbles, pressure and wreak havoc on the field. Bullitt plays more like a FS. We all saw what Bob Sanders did for the Colts when he was healthy, he wreaked havoc all over the field. Bullitt just wasn't built to play SS, he would've been a very nice backup to Bethea though as he's more FS material.

It's pretty simple think of SS as a Pitbull while the free safety is Greyhound. Occasionally a team gets lucky and gets a FS like Ed Reed who can do everything and is a guaranteed HOF, or a SS who can do everything like Troy.

I do think the Colts have a very solid FS in Bethea though. He's a keeper.

Except in the Colts D there is really not much of a difference in responsibilities between a SS and a FS.

[Smitto]

I 100% agree. Ed Reed, Bob Sanders, Antoine Bethea, Nick Collins, Troy Polamalu, all barely 200 pounds. Their the last line of defense and I rather they be small than big, because smaller means faster and being faster is better to have then strength when you're a safety.

Exactly Ed Reed is a future Hall of Fame saftey he is a perfect example, look at the big safetys like Roy Williams they arent even good in pass defense

[Steagles]

Is this even a question? Lefeged.

[OLD FAN MAN]

my guy who was at practice said both caldwell and lefedge looked good this week and it will be a gametime decision who starts but expect to see both also terrance johnson looked good in practice

[Malakai432]

You dont need to be 225 to be a good Safety, just like you said look at sanders.. Joe is heavier and taller than sanders. In the media they have Caldwell as the starter but hopefully they're wrong.

Very true, he's actually already pretty sizable strong, athletic guy already.

[Malakai432]

Except in the Colts D there is really not much of a difference in responsibilities between a SS and a FS.

I think much it has to do with the defensive scheme, but to me Bob Sanders was the epitome of a SS. He definitely was a pitbull and the havoc wreaked on the field was much more noticeable when he was out there. Just wish the guy could've stayed healthy.

[Barkman76]

I swear I never saw the Twitter Lefeged has been my dude since i youtubed him after my surgery in January. He does remind me of Brian Dawkins !! I was thrilled and think i should be scouting since i scouted Delone Carter and Lefeged!!