Tale of The Tape: Room To Run

**OriAl** · 01-04-2013, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by mickeyotc

When they came into Baltimore everyone was sure we could run all over them. They put on a defensive clinic and made the Ravens look slow and foolish. I know it's not the same teams, but don't be surprised if the Colts muscle up and stifle the run.

They knew in that game that McNair couldn't throw a deep ball, so they were able to concentrate their defense on the run, and the shorter passing game.

If they do stifle the run on Sunday, Caldwell has to move Joe out of the pocket sometimes (he should do that in any case, IMO.)

**JMUpurkfool** · 01-04-2013, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by OriAl

They knew in that game that McNair couldn't throw a deep ball, so they were able to concentrate their defense on the run, and the shorter passing game.

If they do stifle the run on Sunday, Caldwell has to move Joe out of the pocket sometimes (he should do that in any case, IMO.)

I don't anticipate the run being stifled but I would expect to see a couple of boots in the passing game. We have been able to get big plays out of that action and occasionally hit Leach for a catch and run.

**PerpetuallyBored74** · 01-04-2013, 08:16 PM

The only way the Colts can stifle the run is by putting 8 or more in the box.
They don't have a great D-line which is why they're ranked so low at stopping the run.
When teams shut down Rice without putting extra men in the box, it's by getting penetration through Birk and whoever's at LG.
Birk can't handle the power of the better DTs/NTs, which the Colts don't have.

Rice and Pierce are going to have strong games, probably comparable to what they did to the Giants.