Doyel: Reality is setting in on the Colts'

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Originally Posted by rm1369

Wasn’t their high level play in the past largely under the same coaches? Was Nelson and Smith so well coached in college they are just now losing their technique and understanding? Sorry I’m not buying it. 2/5 of the expected starting unit sucked. That has a huge affect on a unit required to work as one. Especially early with stunts that require trust and communication. There are likely other issues as well (Qs back, Kelly’s mental health, Covid), but coaching as the primary issue makes no sense.

I was going to say the same but haven't had much of a chance to get on here this week until tonight. The OL had the same head coach since '18 and same OL coach since '19. I suppose Mawae may have fucked them up, but he was hired prior to '21 and being a HOFer I'm sure he knows how to teach blocking techniques. Pryor and Pinter coming in definitely hurt, but it doesn't explain things like Kelly getting tossed around like a rag doll for entire games on end. Definitely much more to it than just coaching.