Colts-Redskins quick thoughts

[DrSpaceman]

There was one play where Darius Leonard, on a throw over the middle 25 to 30 yards downfield, was right there when the pass was completed, as the middle linebacker. He is the best MLB the Colts have had in at least two decades.

The prior MLBs couldn't cover 5 yards downfield.

That was a great play call on the last TD.

Luck still forces some throws. Hopefully if the D keeps playing well and he realizes he doesn't have to score every time, he stops doing that

The whole RB group was great today. Amazing effort on the run TD.

I also don't understand why Ebron was not in more in the second half. And not just because he is on my fantasy team

The D is still soft on short yardage throws and pass D, but they are getting more of a pass rush than I expected. Its just hit and miss, not consistent. Some plays still way too much time

Hunt looks amazing so far.

Castonzo being back will really help this OL

Shocked that Peterson did not do more today

The offense still looks completely lost on screen plays.

Overall though have to be happy at 1-1 after two weeks and with what we saw today.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by DrSpaceman

Overall though have to be happy at 1-1 after two weeks and with what we saw today.

Could be tied at the top of the division after today

[Dewey 5]

One thing that can't be denied is that this staff understands & knows how to design plays for a modern offense. Also the blitz design that got Leonard free on a big sack was outstanding. The old staff was using crayons & a coloring book. I also think we caught a break when McDickhead backed out.

[FatDT]

Basham a healthy scratch. Maybe effort is more important than scheme fit sometimes.

That said it's hard not to get excited for the way the DL played today. There's something to the Marinelli DL and I need to watch it more. Good to see Eberflus implementing it.

Leonard is a breath of fresh air. Already on his way toward being one of the best Colts LBs in modern history.

I really did not believe in Hunt after last week. I thought it was just a guy playing above his head against his former team and taking advantage of a bad tackle. Can he keep up this level of play?

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by FatDT

Leonard is a breath of fresh air. Already on his way toward being one of the best Colts LBs in modern history.

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He's played great, but it's two games.

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by JAFF

He's played great, but it's two games.

Hence “on his way”. Not that much competition either. The last young LB with this type of energy was Session, but Leonard seems like a better athlete.

[Dam8610]

Margus Hunt is one of the many reasons GMs draft traits. 6'8" 290 with a sub 5 40 is why he's so successful in this system. I wanted him back in the 2013 draft. Glad he's finally starting to put his talent and ability together.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by JAFF

He's played great, but it's two games.

Yeah, but the guy also had never played in this scheme until this year. Maybe this is finally the right fit?

[WaynesWorld87]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

One thing that can't be denied is that this staff understands & knows how to design plays for a modern offense. Also the blitz design that got Leonard free on a big sack was outstanding. The old staff was using crayons & a coloring book. I also think we caught a break when McDickhead backed out.

This has been my biggest takeaway from the first two weeks of this season compared to the previous 5ish season. As far as breaking down and really analyzing the Xs and Os of football goes, I'm not great. But I have noticed a very noticeable difference in play calls, play design, and overall crispness of execution.

[GoBigBlue88]

But seriously, can you guys remember the last Colts DL who just blasted through OL like that? I mean, Freeney and Mathis killed you off the edge / with spin moves etc. But just in a pure power sense, I can't think of the last Colt who impressed me like Margus Hunt has first 2 games.