How will the D stop Mixon and Green?

[Smonroe]

Not to mention Eifert, Bernard and Ross.

 

I think the O will be good enough, but I’ve yet to see how we’re going to stop the run.  Cincy has some issues on the Oline, hopefully we can get to Dalton.  

 

Anyone else concerned that we’ll get run over all season?

[GoColts00]

Yes.  We need a run-stuffing DT that can still create pressure from the interior.

[funktacious2]

I don't really know what to expect. Stopping good passing games is more of a concern to me than our ability to stop the run. But maybe we can't do either or we can do both. I just don't know, it's just so early and I want real football already. 

[Smonroe]

2 minutes ago, GoColts00 said:

Yes.  We need a run-stuffing DT that can still create pressure from the interior.

 

A guy like Hankins?

 

I hope I’m way off base, but I just see the D on the field for extended drives, trying not to ‘break’ but eventually getting worn down as the game goes on.  

[UKColt13]

7 minutes ago, Smonroe said:

 

A guy like Hankins?

 

I hope I’m way off base, but I just see the D on the field for extended drives, trying not to ‘break’ but eventually getting worn down as the game goes on.  

 

I have a feeling he has an aversion to the 4-3. Left NY as soon as he could and left as soon as we transitioned. Wouldn’t surprise me if he asked to released.

We need LBs that can play the run effectively. We’ll see if we have any.

[TKnight24]

Might be giving the Bengals too much credit here. But just my opinion 

[Aluckiswolverine]

I think Mixon is going to have a career day. Which will set up the play action. Based off preseason our run D is a joke. 

 

I hope I’m wrong and Eberflus has some new scheme we haven’t seen but I’m not holding my breathe. 

[Stephen]

Mixon will rush for 200 and receive for 100 yards

[Aluckiswolverine]

I would start Mixon in your fantasy league if you got him. 

[tweezy32]

We can't and won't stop them,  its that simple. 

[VaAllDay757]

Green is not that hard to stop he's inconsistent anyway

[Stephen]

8 minutes ago, Aluckiswolverine said:

I would start Mixon in your fantasy league if you got him. 

I agree looks bad. Luck might have to drop 60 to beat the bengals

[ColtsBlitz]

I don’t get what the big deal is. Garropolo is a far better QB than Dalton and even though they ran all over us, they had 3 or 4 drives like that and had 6 points to show for it

 

not to mention the 49ers line is better

[Bluefire4]

I have faith in our run game next week. The Bengals offensive line is not great and Joe Mixon has not looked good at all in preseason or at any time last year.

 

The Red Rifle is going to tear us apart though. I can see AJ having 175-200 yards receiving, John Ross beating us deep at least once, and Eifert having 2 touchdowns.

[Mr.NotSoCreative]

37 minutes ago, UKColt13 said:

 

I have a feeling he has an aversion to the 4-3. Left NY as soon as he could and left as soon as we transitioned. Wouldn’t surprise me if he asked to released.

We need LBs that can play the run effectively. We’ll see if we have any.

Like Morrison? 

[Fluke_33]

Unleash the maniac on Dixon and hooker on green

[Lawrence Owen]

Mixon's easy, just reject his advances so he punches you and get's ejected.

Green? I have faith in our secondary.

[The Fish]

The Colts D's best friend is Andy Dalton and his mediocrity. 

[strt182]

How will the D stop Mixon and Green?

 

This might be captain obvious but i would say by tackling them. 

[Lawrence Owen]

1 hour ago, Smonroe said:

Not to mention Eifert, Bernard and Ross.

 

I think the O will be good enough, but I’ve yet to see how we’re going to stop the run.  Cincy has some issues on the Oline, hopefully we can get to Dalton.  

 

Anyone else concerned that we’ll get run over all season?

Seriously,..Not all season.  We may have issues the first couple weeks until we figure out how to tackle without the 'helmet police' blowing whistles.  A big issue is we're teaching hamstring tackle to avoid the helmet rule, but you cannot bring a person to a dead stop by hamstring tackling...they always fall forward.  If a tackler can use the shoulder pad without a 'leading with the helmet' call then we'd be better at stopping the run.

Geathers will be in the box most of the time with Hooker playing single high.  That's my thoughts

[Architects08]

Food poisoning

[Smonroe]

12 minutes ago, Lawrence Owen said:

Seriously,..Not all season.  We may have issues the first couple weeks until we figure out how to tackle without the 'helmet police' blowing whistles.  A big issue is we're teaching hamstring tackle to avoid the helmet rule, but you cannot bring a person to a dead stop by hamstring tackling...they always fall forward.  If a tackler can use the shoulder pad without a 'leading with the helmet' call then we'd be better at stopping the run.

Geathers will be in the box most of the time with Hooker playing single high.  That's my thoughts

 

Tackling is going to be an issue for the entire league, refs included.  

 

Single high works if your corners can play and you can put enough pressure on the QB to force quick decisions.   It remains to be seen if we have any of that.  

 

I like the youth and speed of the LBs, I hope they’re quick learners.   

[Lawrence Owen]

1 hour ago, Smonroe said:

 

Tackling is going to be an issue for the entire league, refs included.  

 

Single high works if your corners can play and you can put enough pressure on the QB to force quick decisions.   It remains to be seen if we have any of that.  

 

I like the youth and speed of the LBs, I hope they’re quick learners.   

I actually like our corners.  I think the top 4 all have size, speed, ball skills, to play top notch football.  What i don't have faith in is zone defense.  I love the 4-3...but still rather see more man-man, press D on a regular basis.

[Indy1996]

4 hours ago, Smonroe said:

Not to mention Eifert, Bernard and Ross.

 

I think the O will be good enough, but I’ve yet to see how we’re going to stop the run.  Cincy has some issues on the Oline, hopefully we can get to Dalton.  

 

Anyone else concerned that we’ll get run over all season?

Bernard and mixon are not really that good relax and remember we got malik hooker and clayton geathers for a reason js 

[strt182]

i was pretty impressed in the preseason with the open field tackling.

[tvturner]

There's a certain Malik Hooker in centerfield for Green

 

[IinD]

Is Mixon the guy who ko'd a girl? Didn't we play him once? I don't remember him being any good.

 

Green I'm worried about.

 

Would be a great time to have Vontae around... I'm sure folks remember his death shot... Lol

[Lawrence Owen]

7 minutes ago, IinD said:

Is Mixon the guy who ko'd a girl? Didn't we play him once? I don't remember him being any good.

 

Green I'm worried about.

 

Would be a great time to have Vontae around... I'm sure folks remember his death shot... Lol

yeah, that was the butt of my joke in my first comment, but i guess not many people remember that...lol

[Dingus McGirt]

4 hours ago, Bluefire4 said:

I have faith in our run game next week. The Bengals offensive line is not great and Joe Mixon has not looked good at all in preseason or at any time last year.

 

The Red Rifle is going to tear us apart though. I can see AJ having 175-200 yards receiving, John Ross beating us deep at least once, and Eifert having 2 touchdowns.

"The Red Rifle is going to tear us apart..."   You're making a funny, right?

[ColtJ82]

If everyone remembers the Dungy era, this defense is ideally designed to play with the lead....basically, meaning it is designed to defend a pass heavy offense. The edge guys go to work and the zone keeps the receivers underneath (in theory).  

 

Our defense needs to find a way to get us to 3rd and 5+....I don't see us winning many 3rd and short scenarios.

[IinD]

6 minutes ago, Lawrence Owen said:

yeah, that was the butt of my joke in my first comment, but i guess not many people remember that...lol

Tough crowd... Haha.

 

If I remember he's been more bark then bite.

[Lawrence Owen]

Ok, let's get something straight.  If you are really worried because of what you saw in a PRESEASON game,.....

Remember...there was no scheme...base plays only.  What we did see is pretty decent tackling compared to what we've had the last few years, Blazing speed at every level of the defense, and a lb'er who can actually COVER someone.  The only drawback that worries me from the preseason is 2 things, so much zone defense, and the front 7 not being disciplined in their run gaps.. The first is ok if we get consistent pressure, the 2nd is coachable.

[csmopar]

5 hours ago, Smonroe said:

Not to mention Eifert, Bernard and Ross.

 

I think the O will be good enough, but I’ve yet to see how we’re going to stop the run.  Cincy has some issues on the Oline, hopefully we can get to Dalton.  

 

Anyone else concerned that we’ll get run over all season?

make the grass thicker?  It worked for Hank Hill...

[dgambill]

Omg...if this board is seriously worried we can’t stop a non-playoff caliber possibly last place in their division team I can’t wait for the rest of this season!

[Stephen]

6 minutes ago, dgambill said:

Omg...if this board is seriously worried we can’t stop a non-playoff caliber possibly last place in their division team I can’t wait for the rest of this season!

Between them and browns for last

[Aluckiswolverine]

It’s going to be a close game. We are not going to steamroll the Bengals. 

 

We have a young defense. Hooker showed flashes and has pro bowl potential . The hype and legend of Geathers is lost on me. 

 

People want him him to be Bob Sanders, he’s not. He’s good and he is injury prone which is what he and Sanders have in common. 

 

I hope I'm wrong about Geathers and I hope we do steamroll the Bengals.  Go Colts!!!!  

[Alex22]

5 hours ago, Smonroe said:

Not to mention Eifert, Bernard and Ross.

 

I think the O will be good enough, but I’ve yet to see how we’re going to stop the run.  Cincy has some issues on the Oline, hopefully we can get to Dalton.  

 

Anyone else concerned that we’ll get run over all season?

 

Eifert will break after the first tackle he takes. 

 

Ross hasn't shown anything. 

 

Bernard runs hot and cold. 

 

Dalton is not great........

 

 

[BProland85]

I’ve come to terms that our defense will suck this year. Partially because they are so young, but also because they lack a pass rush. Hopefully we go D heavy next draft where it’s strong. 

[bwygant]

4 minutes ago, BProland85 said:

I’ve come to terms that our defense will suck this year. Partially because they are so young, but also because they lack a pass rush. Hopefully we go D heavy next draft where it’s strong. 

The only place they have to go from last year is up. 

[Smonroe]

18 minutes ago, dgambill said:

Omg...if this board is seriously worried we can’t stop a non-playoff caliber possibly last place in their division team I can’t wait for the rest of this season!

 

And last year we were going to roll the Rams, even without Luck, because Goff was a bust and they were a last place team.  

 

I’m not sure what anyone here has seen from the defense to think they can stop anyone.  And if people here think Mixon isn’t any good, it’s not worth discussing it.