The Colts' Defense, 2023 Season

[Puck]

Anyone wanting Bradey fired will be deeply disappointed. This defense is getting better and better.

Change and we get the same style of coach (Ballards drafting style) but have to start the chemistry all over again

Roll with him

Set a record for turn overs next yr. Have ya'll looked at the team stats for turnovers and sacks?

[IndyNorm]

Overall he's obviously done a good job, but we really need to cut down on our 3rd/4th and long conversion rate. Ultimately it didn't matter, but we shouldn't be giving up 3rd & 21 and 4th & 10 conversions to shit offenses.

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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The Colts' defense has played 943 snaps, tying them with the Seattle Seahawks for the most in the NFL )

That statistic might make one think that the Colts have been awful on defense ...... but statistic almost always need to be scrutinized before making presumptions.


SOURCE: ) Stephen Holder, ESPN Sportswriter

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Also, the Colts officially have given up 343 points, only 8 less than the AFC-leading Denver Broncos' 351 points ...... but that number includes points from Colts quarterbacks throwing pick-6's, the Colts' offense fumbling the ball in the end zone for an opponent's TD, and points off of "drives" after the Colts' offense turned the ball over deep in their own territory.

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[Pez]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

Overall he's obviously done a good job, but we really need to cut down on our 3rd/4th and long conversion rate. Ultimately it didn't matter, but we shouldn't be giving up 3rd & 21 and 4th & 10 conversions to shit offenses.

Agree 100%, I hope this reflects our overall youth + Bradleys second season.

I'm really jazzed about our defense, there's history making potential in each of the next 2-3 years. They are a blast to watch, can blow up a game on any snap.

[Colts And Orioles]

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(vs. FALCONS, 12/24)



Possessions: lll..... 10

Punts: lllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 3

TD's: llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 2

FG's: lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll, 5

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[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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(DECEMBER 17th)


The Colts lead the NFL with at least 1 takeaway (turnover) by their defense for 19 consecutive games.

The last time that the Colts' defense failed to produce a turnover was in November of 2022, in a game against ...... the Steelers.



https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401437872

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The 19-game streak is over ...... the Colts' defense did not produce a turnover against the Falcons this afternoon.

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[Dewey 5]

A defensive scheme that can match the aggressiveness of head coach Shane Steichen would be a match made in heaven. With how important the passing game has become in today's NFL, a conservative defense up front and on the back end just isn't going to cut it anymore. Bradley's style of defense is outdated, and the Colts can either move on or be left in the past with it.
https://atozsports.com/indianapolis/...nator-defense/

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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The 19-game streak is over ...... the Colts' defense did not produce a turnover against the Falcons this afternoon.

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Thanks to stone hands Franklin

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by apballin

Thanks to stone-hands Franklin.

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Zaire Franklin leads the NFL in tackles, and he's been arguably our best player on defense this season ...... I wouldn't flippantly call him a disparaging nickname because of a bad play, or a bad game.

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[Colts And Orioles]

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his name is l Austin Ajiake, l and he is being assigned to the practice squad.



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