compuls1v3 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 We held Hopkins to 36 yards (1TD) and both RBs for 54 yds. on the ground. All in all pretty impressive against a team who likes to pound the rock! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColtsWin Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Agreed. Took a little while for the D to settle in. I think it was purely because we needed this one pretty bad, and they were amped. The flag on Hooker that gifted the Texans that TD, was a joke. All in all, no real complaints. Just happy with the W. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbear Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Getting better every week. Bright future (present not so bad either)!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Superman Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Before the season I seriously thought the Colts would be ranked dead last after this season was over. It's amazing what good coaching can do with a group of guys with great character and give it 110% every single snap can do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycolt1 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 22 minutes ago, DarkSuperman said: Before the season I seriously thought the Colts would be ranked dead last after this season was over. It's amazing what good coaching can do with a group of guys with great character and give it 110% every single snap can do. It just as amazing what having talent on a team will do to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltfaninnewyork Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 6 hours ago, GoColtsWin said: Agreed. Took a little while for the D to settle in. I think it was purely because we needed this one pretty bad, and they were amped. The flag on Hooker that gifted the Texans that TD, was a joke. All in all, no real complaints. Just happy with the W. Some on this site continue to say we aren't any good on defense ,shut down Hopkins I guess we were lucky . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColtsWin Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 30 minutes ago, coltfaninnewyork said: Some on this site continue to say we aren't any good on defense ,shut down Hopkins I guess we were lucky . I hear you. If it’s luck, i’ll take it! Maybe the D will get “lucky” and help the team get us into the playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFT5 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 6 hours ago, crazycolt1 said: It just as amazing what having talent on a team will do to. lol he’s not coming back get over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveA1102 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 The result last week overshadowed what was a really solid performance by the Colts D vs Jacksonville. Admittedly the Jags offence are no world-beaters, but they looked very sharp and they continued that this week against a very solid group. They did what good defences do, and took away what the opposition does well (run game, Hopkins deep threat). Props to Eberflus and company. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitches Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 This defense is rounding up to shape. I still don't think we have the high end playmakers we need for this defense to be great, but if the offense is functioning at top level we can win games with even average-ish defense. Props to Eberflus and props to the secondary coaches. The secondary performs much better when we create pressure with the pass rush. Not that it's surprising or shocking but worth pointing out just how pronounced that link is. Imagine if we somehow get an elite pass-rusher from the draft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trace Pyott Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 My god could you guys imagine if we hit it out of the park in the draft and get maybe one or two good playmakers in free agency! Let’s say we use our first pick on a wide receiver and maybe pick up a really good running back in free agency (not gonna say who lol) and then throw everything we have left as far as draft picks into our defense, I think we can legit have a top 5 defense and top 5 offense next year! This team will be naaaasty!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeedrinker Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 One of the best things I think the Colts D did was, even when they only brought 4 they pushed in such a way as Watson did not have a chance to escape and scramble right or left and extend the play, they forced him to stay in the pocket and make the throws with hands in his face. Then the tackling was solid when the catches were made. Last was the run defense, the run D has been pretty stout for quite a few weeks now and outside of about 5 or 6 plays they completely shut it down. At one point they showed a stat and L. Miller was 8 carries for -4 yards. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollygagger8 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 When the Colts blitz, it really makes a difference. Keep it up Eberflus!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycolt1 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 2 hours ago, MFT5 said: lol he’s not coming back get over it What are you even talking about? So you think the talent level of this team is no better than it's been for the last 5 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockeDown Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 The talent level is much better. They are just now getting the experience they needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullsColtsFan1 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 They played great. They played even better than the score says. I think they kind of got screwed on a few calls. That one on Hooker was awful. I am pretty sure Geathers intercepted that too? The defense is playing great. Hopefully they finish strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanNC Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 This defense so fun to watch. It is also fun to see a defense again. It has been so long since we could have confidence in a defense that can make a stop and make big plays. GO COLTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtsBlitz Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Anyone see Darius Leonard 1 on 1 against Deandre Hopkins? Leonard forced an incompletion against one of the best WRs in the league, 1 on 1, no help. Say it with me everyone! DROY! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creekside Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 11 hours ago, compuls1v3 said: We held Hopkins to 36 yards (1TD) and both RBs for 54 yds. on the ground. All in all pretty impressive against a team who likes to pound the rock! Besides 5 sacks, the Colt Defense had 9 tackles for loss. Many times the Texans were in 2nd and 13 or 2nd and 14. Going into yesterday's game, Lamar Miller was averaging 5yds per carry (just like Marlin Mack). In yesterday's game Miller was: 14 carries ... 33 yards ... 1 TD ... 2.4 ave. In yesterday's game Mack was: 14 carries ... 33 yards ... 1 TD ... 2.4 ave. It looks like Miller and Mack both have poor vision! Or, maybe neither one of them can run through a brick wall? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFT5 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 2 hours ago, crazycolt1 said: What are you even talking about? So you think the talent level of this team is no better than it's been for the last 5 years? im smart enough to see you’re veiled allegiances. I can see the coaching has improved immensely lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycolt1 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, MFT5 said: im smart enough to see you’re veiled allegiances. I can see the coaching has improved immensely lol Veiled allegiances? So you think the talent level on any on a NFL team effects the coaches and their ability to be successful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horseshoecrabs Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I seem to recall after the draft, that most posters thought that our Defense was going to be a train wreck with not enough done in the Draft or FA to address our team. Well even though we can still use a lot of help, the foundation seems to be there with our new coaching schemes and pieced together player personnel that management went with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat_Shaun Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 4 hours ago, horseshoecrabs said: I seem to recall after the draft, that most posters thought that our Defense was going to be a train wreck with not enough done in the Draft or FA to address our team. Well even though we can still use a lot of help, the foundation seems to be there with our new coaching schemes and pieced together player personnel that management went with. The LB duo of Leonard & Walker Jr. is top notch, & that alone makes our defense SO much better, plus, 5 sacks yesterday, & an interception in the endzone that was negated by a ticky-tack penalty. This unit definitely seems to be hitting it's stride at the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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