Now that the offense is producing can we address the defense?

[horseshoecrabs]

If the offense , other than the wide receiving core issue can keep getting better, should we focus our attention to the pass rush, linebackers, and secondary in next years FA & Draft?

[jvan1973]

Obviously defense will be addressed in the off-season.   Like every other off-season.   Ballard will try to upgrade the roster as a whole.   Just like every other GM.  Some are successful,  some aren't

[horseshoecrabs]

I like that our offense seems to be getting on track. It just seems that now our defense needs to step it up a notch.

[Superman]

I mean, Ballard spent several picks on defenders in the last two drafts. 

 

Hooker, Wilson, Basham, Hairston, Stewart, Walker in 2017. Leonard, Turay, Lewis, Adams, Franklin in 2018. 

 

Signed Simon, Sheard, Hankins, Woods, Hunt, Bostic and Mingo in 2017. Signed Autry this year. 

 

It just takes time to add playmakers, especially through the draft. 

[AZColt11]

I have said all along I feel CB's main priority is to build both lines up first.  He has invested heavily in the OL first, which he HAD to for Luck's health, and now it's time to spend high on the DL, particularly at DE.  I still feel he will continue to add to the the OL depth as well.  Having an extra 2nd and a BOATLOAD of money to spend in FA will certainly help.

[Trueman]

We need to improve in a ton of positions , but our defensive line is my number 1 priority , if I had to choose. 




 

[The Peytonator]

1. Clone Darius Leonard ten times

2. ????

3. Profit 

[MikeCurtis]

I wonder  if Hunt is hurting.......  He has slowed down a bit, and it effects our whole defense

 

We need some penetration from the DL..........  

 

 

[krunk]

I'd probably focus on DE, CB, and SS

[AZColt11]

Just now, krunk said:

I'd probably focus on DE, CB, and SS

I would have to concur and add a WR in there somewhere.

[horseshoecrabs]

14 minutes ago, Superman said:

I mean, Ballard spent several picks on defenders in the last two drafts. 

 

Hooker, Wilson, Basham, Hairston, Stewart, Walker in 2017. Leonard, Turay, Lewis, Adams, Franklin in 2018. 

 

Signed Simon, Sheard, Hankins, Woods, Hunt, Bostic and Mingo in 2017. Signed Autry this year. 

 

It just takes time to add playmakers, especially through the draft. 

You are spot on  in the upgrades in defense, just seems we need some key playmakers like in the past to get the defense rolling . like Mathis, Freeny, and Bob Sanders.

[RollerColt]

Missing Hooker was big in this game. His lack of presence was felt and Carr knew it. Hopefully the bye week can allow him and few other defenders to get healthy and ready to go for the 2nd half of the season. 

[BleedBlu8792]

4 minutes ago, MikeCurtis said:

I wonder  if Hunt is hurting.......  He has slowed down a bit, and it effects our whole defense

 

We need some penetration from the DL..........  

 

 

 

? Hunt was in the backfield quite a few times and should have had 2 sacks but Carr wiggled out each time. Autry is one I'm not impressed with at all.

[LJpalmbeacher2]

57 minutes ago, horseshoecrabs said:

If the offense , other than the wide receiving core issue can keep getting better, should we focus our attention to the pass rush, linebackers, and secondary in next years FA & Draft?

 

We have been putting significant resources in Defense the last couple seasons.

[Moosejawcolt]

I say D line with 1st 2 picks.   I'll stick to that prediction.  Hell, Ballard may even go 3 early  picks on the  D line next year.  Apparently they like Lewis and  Turay is a 3rd down rusher.  That leaves a possible 3 starting positions open on the D line.  The other D linemen on the roster are not legitimate starters and are rotation guys at best.  They need another starting D end and tackle.

[Myles]

1 hour ago, MikeCurtis said:

I wonder  if Hunt is hurting.......  He has slowed down a bit, and it effects our whole defense

 

We need some penetration from the DL..........  

 

 

I think he just came back to Earth.   He isn't what we seen in the first few games.   

[CheezyColt]

1 hour ago, RollerColt said:

Missing Hooker was big in this game. His lack of presence was felt and Carr knew it. Hopefully the bye week can allow him and few other defenders to get healthy and ready to go for the 2nd half of the season. 

That's the impression I came away with as well. I saw a thread started about this topic, but apparently it was during the game so it got locked. He's not racking up the INTs like last year, but best believe opposing QBs are looking at where he's at and adjusting.

[Bshultz]

Tyquan Lewis is supposed to be coming back soon. 

[ColtsAC]

2 hours ago, horseshoecrabs said:

If the offense , other than the wide receiving core issue can keep getting better, should we focus our attention to the pass rush, linebackers, and secondary in next years FA & Draft?

100% agree with this. I was thinking about the draft earlier today and this was my list too. Today's game highlighted those needs. Two safeties that stay out of the tub would be a help!

[superrep1967]

10 minutes ago, Bshultz said:

Tyquan Lewis is supposed to be coming back soon. 

Yeah, when is that going to happen? I know he's started practicing right? I've heard great things about this guy. 

[strt182]

2 hours ago, MikeCurtis said:

We need some penetration from the DL..........  

 

 

Speak for yourself there buddy. ;) 

[csmopar]

2 hours ago, horseshoecrabs said:

If the offense , other than the wide receiving core issue can keep getting better, should we focus our attention to the pass rush, linebackers, and secondary in next years FA & Draft?

I'm not sure why everyone is suddenly surprised our Offense is now getting on track. That's been a prediction based on historical data all along. From Luck knocking rust off, to getting better timing with receivers, to the OL communication etc, it was predicted way back in the early off season that the offense would started getting traction by mid season. 

 

As for the Defense, we have the youngest, if not one of the youngest Starting Defenses in the league. They will have great games and bad games. This will continue throughout the season. Throw in injuries to key players, things get way worse. 

[Luck 4 president]

We still need another solid WR opposite of TY. Hopefully we can get 1 good DT and 1 good CB in this next draft

[ty4atd]

A real 3 tech and a good CB and this defence can be pretty good. This draft has tons of talent on the DL if we can pick up one of the Clemson guys Wilkins Ferrell or either Bama DT or even a Bosa or Oliver if they drop in the draft.

[NewColtsFan]

8 hours ago, horseshoecrabs said:

If the offense , other than the wide receiving core issue can keep getting better, should we focus our attention to the pass rush, linebackers, and secondary in next years FA & Draft?

 

I think you’ll see mostly defense in the draft...    and mostly offense in free agency...

 

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!  

[r a y s k i]

People need to hold their horses, we "produced" against the Raiders and the Bills lmao

Team is looking like a unit and offensive line looks strong, lets see what we can do against average teams/defenses.

 

 

[smittywerb]

I think what's going on is a combination of things.

 

Offense:  OL becoming "healthy" and Luck knocking off rust.

Defense: Teams game-planning with tape on our new stars and injuries.

[lollygagger8]

Colts need a pass rush.......................

 

 

BAD

[pgt_rob]

I'm also on the pass rusher boat. We need a good one quick. But, they're extremely hard to find. I'd also say we need some secondary help (Corner and possibly safety).

[a06cc]

Clelin Ferrell would be nice as a pick up. 

[rock8591]

DT

Need a replacement for Woods at NT soon, then a 3-technique that can play the Warren Sapp role.

[Jackie Daytona]

6 hours ago, rayski said:

People need to hold their horses, we "produced" against the Raiders and the Bills

Team is looking like a unit and offensive line looks strong, lets see what we can do against average teams/defenses.

 

 

Buffalo is 4th overall and 3rd pass defense even after we put 30 something on them.....  Washington is 5th in total D, and 2nd against the run..... beat them too, and ran for over 100 yds. on them as well.  Houston yields 20 points a game, we went 14 over that....   They have been showing decently against highly ranked Defenses....