Good Article on Colts DC Gus Bradley

[sb41champs]

https://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/27570/indianapolis-colts-dc-gus-bradley-has-pieces-for-success-but-lb-darius-leonards-health-lingers

 

Worth the read.

[Solid84]

I have a feeling if Bradley can't make his scheme work in Indy it's just passé - the NFL moved on and know how to beat it. I, of course, hope that isn't the case and we'll get the next Legion of Boom or something close to it, but Bradley has something to prove in my opinion.

[Smonroe]

I hope DB is right and we’ll see them in the backfield more.  Any defense is only as good as the D-line let’s it be.  

[throwing BBZ]

 

  Speed, minus the punchouts i assume, can otherwise replace DL Without much of a dropoff. He is faster, and would make some plays.
 DL will be ready though.
  Our pass rush will be sweet!

[MB-ColtsFan]

If Gus can work his magic with the (on paper) improved rush and better coverage, we should be able to get a few more opportunities for Matt and the offense.  Looking forward to a return to the playoffs and a deep un this year.

 

Is it training camp time yet??? 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I am excited. Although statistically we were good with Eberflus we never could come up with the important stops when needed. I am glad we won’t see that ten yard cushion again.

[cdgacoltsfan]

44 minutes ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

I am excited. Although statistically we were good with Eberflus we never could come up with the important stops when needed. I am glad we won’t see that ten yard cushion again.

I'm worried about getting gashed in the run game.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

1 hour ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

I'm worried about getting gashed in the run game.

I don’t think we will get gashed but I do think it won’t be as good as it was with Eberflus.

[Dobbinblitz]

If Bradley can get the Defense off the field on 3rd down more frequently it will be a welcome change. Sure liked what he did with the Raiders as far as pressuring the QB.

Something that has been far too agonizing to watch as a Colts fan the last couple of years.

 

Prior to joining the Raiders Bradley was asked about being predictable:

“I think the basis is a lot of Cover-3. But I think it’s evolved since Seattle,” Bradley said. “When we went to Jacksonville there was things we incorporated. Once we went to the Chargers too. So, I think it’s more multiple than maybe the Seattle days. But it really revolves around looking at the personnel that we have and putting guys in position to where they can make a lot of play. Positioning them where they have the ability to make plays. That’s the task that we’ll look at in the next month or so.”

[Moosejawcolt]

All I can say is thank Gos Flua is gone. I think people are forgetting the hire of John Fox and I think he is going to throw in some wrinkles that will make this D less predictable. Of course it al hinges on the front 4 but I feel they will blitz more.