MMQB:Colts vs Patriots breakdown

[SVN]

http://mmqb.si.com/2015/01/14/nfl-a...awks-indianapolis-colts-new-england-patriots/

 

[Fencer]

Interesting take. And it led me to the interesting quick take on an event we usually spin a bit differently around here -- http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/22/tom-b...ots-denver-broncos-sunday-night-football-nfl/

2003 AFC Championship Game: Patriots 24, Colts 14
This is one of the most important games in the modern NFL because of the way the Patriots’ defense played. They were so physical and dominating with their press coverage (four interceptions) that the league made the rules more passer-friendly in the offseason and set the stage for today’s high-powered offenses.

 

[Fencer]

Back to the OP -- can the Colts defend the run in Quarters? I don't know.

And can the Patriots execute crisply enough to shred it via YAC on slants and crosses? I would think yes. But I wish I had faith in Blount's or Gray's pass blocking.

 

[hwc]

If Indy lines up 7 in the box all night, we won't have to worry about Blount or Gray pass blocking. They'll be too busy running the ball.

 

[Fencer]

Ironically, what was remarkable about that game MMQB called out was more the innovation in BB's gameplanning than anything else. That said, Rodney Harrison was playing CB, and Marvin Harrison got destroyed.

I'm also amused, come to think of it, that a game called out for being legendarily physical is one in which Mike Vrabel lined up repeatedly at nose tackle.

 

[Uncle Rico]

Looking for some big plays by LaFell Sunday.

 

[mayoclinic]

Looking for some big plays by LaFell Sunday.

And Tim Wright, and Shane Vereen.

 

[QuantumMechanic]

Interesting take. And it led me to the interesting quick take on an event we usually spin a bit differently around here

Can you post a direct link to the piece on the 2003 AFCCG? Your link is the same one as the OP's, and I can't find anything on it (or in any sidebars) that appear to point to it. Thanks!

 

[Gronkandez]

And Tim Wright, and Shane Vereen.

yeah, more than three snaps for Wright would be nice.
I would like to see a lot of Jonas Gray but I think there's very little chance of that happening since BB generally doesn't trust rookies in the playoffs, esp ones that havent played extensively. (I think Gray was inactive based upon gameplan last week, not because of injury)

 

[Kontradiction]

Back to the OP -- can the Colts defend the run in Quarters? I don't know.

And can the Patriots execute crisply enough to shred it via YAC on slants and crosses? I would think yes. But I wish I had faith in Blount's or Gray's pass blocking.

That safety is technically in the position to defend the run if he crashes down but it leaves them extremely susceptible to play action passes down the seam. They essentially have to rely on the DL to stop the run. If they come out in quarters, expect a heavy dose of the run and play action fakes. Also expect Amendola and Edelman to have field days.

 

[SVN]

more colts talk

http://espn.go.com/blog/indianapoli...lts-at-patriots-preview?ex_cid=espnapi_public

 

[sb1]

Ironically, what was remarkable about that game MMQB called out was more the innovation in BB's gameplanning than anything else. That said, Rodney Harrison was playing CB, and Marvin Harrison got destroyed.

I'm also amused, come to think of it, that a game called out for being legendarily physical is one in which Mike Vrabel lined up repeatedly at nose tackle.

See??? Harbaugh was right. DECEPTION!1!111!1111!!!!11!!11!

 

[Fencer]

Can you post a direct link to the piece on the 2003 AFCCG? Your link is the same one as the OP's, and I can't find anything on it (or in any sidebars) that appear to point to it. Thanks!

Sorry!

http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/22/tom-b...ots-denver-broncos-sunday-night-football-nfl/

Corrected in my previous post too.

 

[Fencer]

more colts talk

http://espn.go.com/blog/indianapoli...lts-at-patriots-preview?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Only five players remain on the active roster from when Luck was drafted in 2012.

Holy roster churn!