RayClay

No you can't take that long run away from any runner.

And you shouldn't have to. You guys are playing tough gritty ball and you're getting it done on defense, which is all that counts.

Having seen the run defense against Denver particularly, I still think it's exploitable, but it's about getting it done on Sunday.

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RayClay

Any team can stop anything if it's predictable. Even the strongest defenses will leave some area exploitable to shut down something else.

The teams that can pass rush without blitzing or cover without doubling obviously leave less areas to exploit.

and People forget, Dungy's a defensive coach.

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SoonerPatriot

I don't think you can completely look past Indy's last two games on defense. But at the same time, look who it came against.

Kansas City's offense is completely one dimensional. Their receivers are awful. Trent Green was generally awful after he came back from his head injury.

Baltimore has no identity on offense at all. Lewis is a shadow of what he once was. McNair was awesome in his prime, but not so much anymore.

I have to give Indy some credit, but had we gone up to Baltimore there's not a doubt in my mind the possibility of a shut out would have been in the cards.

Also, playing the Chargers D was excellent preparation for our offense when it comes to this week's game. Let's say Indy's defense is on track. SDs defense in on a whole other level in terms of ability to put pressure on the QB and stopping the run.

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