Quick thoughts on Colts-Raiders

[omahacolt]

Good point gbb.

I especially agree about the dline. They got abused all game.

[Oldcolt]

We need more talent but the mindset of how to win is starting to develop. A win on the road. Nice

[DrSpaceman]

Its really no mystery with the D and not a surprise, something we all anticipated I think

If the DL can't get a pass rush, they get torn apart. The zone coverage and lack of talent in the secondary, especially the corners but then today safeties as well due to injuries, sets this team up to be picked apart by even a decent QB if you give them time.

We all knew this would be a problem. Now the that the OL is much better, its now the weakness of the team and the D in particular : pass rush and corners.

You can't fix a whole team in one or two drafts. I am sure Ballard will work on those areas next. But for the rest of this year, "it is what it is". Luck and the offense is going to need to be putting up 30+ points many weeks to win.

Particularly disappointing this week though was the run D.

[FatDT]

If Sheard and Hunt are only limited by injury then that is actually a good thing IMO. The bye week should do them some good. It’s a bit disheartening to see the DL playing like a bunch of nobodies again after such a good start to the season. Not surprising, but disappointing.

I kinda get the impression Eberflus is a front 7 guy and isn’t totally sure what to do about his DBs. Probably need a strong DB coach or maybe a consultant to shore that up. Even with players healthy this secondary is not impressive.

I love having a run game again. It’s the most fun thing I’ve seen in a football game in years. Love it.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by FatDT

If Sheard and Hunt are only limited by injury then that is actually a good thing IMO. The bye week should do them some good. It’s a bit disheartening to see the DL playing like a bunch of nobodies again after such a good start to the season. Not surprising, but disappointing.

I kinda get the impression Eberflus is a front 7 guy and isn’t totally sure what to do about his DBs. Probably need a strong DB coach or maybe a consultant to shore that up. Even with players healthy this secondary is not impressive.

I love having a run game again. It’s the most fun thing I’ve seen in a football game in years. Love it.

I am guessing sheard and hunt are playing like their norm. Neither are as good as they started this year.

[GoBigBlue88]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

I am guessing sheard and hunt are playing like their norm. Neither are as good as they started this year.

I think Sheard is closer to what we saw last few weeks than yesterday. But I wouldn't be surprised if Hunt is mostly going to be what we saw yesterday, and Tyquan Lewis starts to eat into his reps post-bye (maybe 2-3 weeks post-bye though).

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by GoBigBlue88

I think Sheard is closer to what we saw last few weeks than yesterday. But I wouldn't be surprised if Hunt is mostly going to be what we saw yesterday, and Tyquan Lewis starts to eat into his reps post-bye (maybe 2-3 weeks post-bye though).

Hunt was very close to having a 2 sack game. Was he otherwise a non-factor? Because pressure on the QB is a big part of what's expected from the 3 tech in this defense.

[GoBigBlue88]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Hunt was very close to having a 2 sack game. Was he otherwise a non-factor? Because pressure on the QB is a big part of what's expected from the 3 tech in this defense.

He was pushed off the line pretty easily (Colts run defense wasn't exactly encouraging yesterday), and "he had a hand on his shoulder pad twice" isn't any endorsement of good play. It's the same thing we slaughtered Tarrell Basham for. Not putting Hunt in that same category, to be clear, but whereas he spent the CIN/WAS/PHI games living in the backfield and bullying the OL, he's been consistently stymied or pushed off the line ever since his knee injury.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

Good point gbb.

I especially agree about the dline. They got abused all game.

Yeah, as much as the secondary was lost at times, it’s hard to play well as a unit when the DL is terrible.