Quick thoughts on the Colts - Texans game

[Chromeburn]

Scrambling QBs break this defense down. Defensive line either plays contain and tries to keep Watson in the pocket, which slows the pass rush down a lot, or they pass rush best they can and that opens running lanes for Watson.

If they keep a spy in then it opens a hole in coverage. If they blitz it improves pass rush but opens a hole again. Have to pick your poison.

Really it just exposes our lack of a dominant pass rusher. We need a guy on the outside that can win regularly. It might be the last piece of this defense. Pass rush right now is a team effort.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

Scrambling QBs break this defense down. Defensive line either plays contain and tries to keep Watson in the pocket, which slows the pass rush down a lot, or they pass rush best they can and that opens running lanes for Watson.

If they keep a spy in then it opens a hole in coverage. If they blitz it improves pass rush but opens a hole again. Have to pick your poison.

Really it just exposes our lack of a dominant pass rusher. We need a guy on the outside that can win regularly. It might be the last piece of this defense. Pass rush right now is a team effort.

They're still getting it done against Watson, I think the Colts had 10 total sacks in 2 games against a good Texans OL that includes an elite LT in Laremy Tunsil. I agree that the Colts could use an elite pass rushing DE, but they're getting production out of what they have now.

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

They're still getting it done against Watson, I think the Colts had 10 total sacks in 2 games against a good Texans OL that includes an elite LT in Laremy Tunsil. I agree that the Colts could use an elite pass rushing DE, but they're getting production out of what they have now.

Yet both games this year ended on last second fumbles as they were about to score, one would have won the game and the other tied. Sacs are great but we still struggle. We had a sac last game that pushed them back. Next play watson hits a receiver for a 20 yard gain, erasing the sac other than the stat sheet.


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[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by rcubed

Yet both games this year ended on last second fumbles as they were about to score, one would have won the game and the other tied. Sacs are great but we still struggle. We had a sac last game that pushed them back. Next play watson hits a receiver for a 20 yard gain, erasing the sac other than the stat sheet.


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The other guys get paid, too? Watson is one of the best in the league and specializes in extending plays, which breaks the concept of a zone defense. He's going to make some plays by buying time for his receivers to get open in any given game. The more negative plays a defense creates against him, the more likely they are to limit the damage he can do.

[Brylok]

I saw on twitter that they're interviewing Jim Caldwell for head coach. That would be a good Christmas present for us. Ho-Ho-Ho