More good stuff from Coltzilla
Before I continue, I should add a note to say that I am not asserting that all the ills the Colts have experienced against opposing running attacks are the byproduct of the defensive ends. The assertion I intend to make is that through a cruel twist of fate, the overwhelming success of our defensive ends, combined with our general defensive philosophy has created a situation whereby our generally sturdy defensive scheme is faced with a unique situation it is not designed to automatically compensate for.
As before, this will take some explaining to fully convey, but bear with me. The inconsistency of the Tampa-2 against the run is not due to the poor quality of our defensive ends as one may think, but instead it is due to the brilliance of the defensive ends!
The fact that both Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis are so uniquely effective in rushing the passer has made even highly regarded quarterbacks, such as Tom Brady, willing to admit that they are the scariest things on the field. The presence of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis automatically sets a QB on edge, and makes him slightly paranoid because as soon he lets his guard down even a little and thinks he is safe, Freeney and Mathis will be all over the ball.
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