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Originally Posted by Puck
Just asked (in another thread). Is this the best D the Colts have ever had on paper?
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No, the 2007 defense was elite. 2 HOF caliber pass rushers, DPOY Bob Sanders leading the Hit Squad, which was basically the Colts' version of the Legion of Boom (Sanders, Bethea, Jackson and Hayden were all very physical in coverage and as tacklers), and Gary Brackett playing the best ball of his career. That defense led the league in points allowed, and didn't really have a weak spot in the starting unit. This group is close, but I would say LB is a weakness and EDGE is functional, but not elite. If Latu continues to break out that could change, but for now, this team does not generate pressure at a better than average clip.