Interesting blog post.
Play nickel even if the Colts are in 2 TE, but do not play both safeties deep in coverage. Play variations of tight man with deep safety help or cover three. If Manning sees you *both* playing nickel *and* playing the safeties deep he *will* audible to the exact running play that hurt you the most.
Playing conservative nickel against the Colt’s 2 TE formation will cause you to give up more running yards that you would like, but it is better than the alternative. Always remember that while Manning is there, whoever starts at TE will be someone you have to treat as a top level slot WR.
I don’t agree with everything in it, but it’s a nice primer for those unfamilar with what it is Manning is doing at the line.
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