The onside kick yesterday

[zibby43]

I saw this topic being discussed a bit in the Pat McAfee thread.

 

This is not something that Pat did on his own.  It wasn't a last-second audible either. 

 

When onside kicks come early in games like this, it is because during the week of preparation prior to the game, the Colts coaching staff noticed a trend on film where the Jaguars KR front line bail early (to get a head start on setting up the return blocking) without even watching the kick.

 

If you re-watch the play, you'll notice that before Pat puts his foot into the ball, the Jaguars on the recovery side have already turned their backs on the play.

 

Anyway, I saw some conspiracy theories as to why the Colts went with the onside kick.  I just wanted to share a little insight regarding the strategy behind these non-essential onside kicks early in games. 

 

I love the fact that the coaches picked up on this tendency in the film room.  It was a gutsy call that helped the Colts pick up even more momentum early.  It seems the painfully slow starts are becoming a thing of the past.

 

Go Colts.

[jvan1973]

I saw this topic being discussed a bit in the Pat McAfee thread.

This is not something that Pat did on his own. It wasn't a last-second audible either.

When onside kicks come early in games like this, it is because during the week of preparation prior to the game, the Colts coaching staff noticed a trend on film where the Jaguars KR front line bail early (to get a head start on setting up the return blocking) without even watching the kick.

If you re-watch the play, you'll notice that before Pat puts his foot into the ball, the Jaguars on the recovery side have already turned their backs on the play.

Anyway, I saw some conspiracy theories as to why the Colts went with the onside kick. I just wanted to share a little insight regarding the strategy behind these non-essential onside kicks early in games.

I love the fact that the coaches picked up on this tendency in the film room. It was a gutsy call that helped the Colts pick up even more momentum early. It seems the painfully slow starts are becoming a thing of the past.

Go Colts.

Titans, but i agree with everything else

[chad hugo]

Don't forget the trick play on the same drive. These aren't your old colts anymore

[Derakynn]

I saw a quote with Pat talking about it. He said they had been lining up 4 on one side and 6 on the other the whole season just kind of watching the other team and seeing how they would react and play it. They saw something they liked eventually and took it.

[ProblChld32]

I was surprised as well as the Titans when they went with the Onside was not expecting that at all.

[deedub75]

Basically, it was the same way that the Saints studied the Colts tendencies when they onside kicked us out of the Super Bowl. 

[zibby43]

Titans, but i agree with everything else

 

Thank you for catching that!  Brain was fried from work by this afternoon.

 

Won't let me edit it now though, unfortunately. 

[HarryTheCat]

The de-cleater block by Jack Doyle on that play was one of the best highlights of the game.

[HOZER]

Gutsy move, I dig it!

[Smurphy1]

The de-cleater block by Jack Doyle on that play was one of the best highlights of the game.

The look on the guys face too. He thought he had an easy play on the ball.

[Coltswarriors]

I was surprised by it, but I absolutely loved it. Didn't expect it with this coaching staff, who for the most part seems to always play conservative. Love playing aggressive. I think it's helping us.

[Timo1]

I was buying a round of drinks for me and my buddy when i heard the crowd erupt. Now with that in my mind when will i have a chance to get some silver bullets and not miss a play.

[Kyle]

Basically, it was the same way that the Saints studied the Colts tendencies when they onside kicked us out of the Super Bowl. 

yep...  they saw we were lining Hank up there, knew he was a wimp, kicked the ball to him, and told everyone to jump on him while they wrestled the ball away from him.   

 

Now you went and made me think about that again!  It still ticks me off.   I will forever hate Hank Baskett.

[Narcosys]

Basically, it was the same way that the Saints studied the Colts tendencies when they onside kicked us out of the Super Bowl.

To soon, to soon.

[ColtsHoosiersBB]

Basically, it was the same way that the Saints studied the Colts tendencies when they onside kicked us out of the Super Bowl. 

You deserve a trout slap for that.