Colts Current Roster - Defense

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

I suspect I differ from most on this, but I see SS as a significant need and I would look to upgrade from Geathers. We know Hooker isn't going to attack downhill and close space in either the run game or the short passing game. This scheme really needs that from the other safety position.

A really good SS who negates a lot of yards would be my next area of emphasis after the pass rush.

SS would probably rank as the #2 need on the team for me behind DE/pass rusher. Geathers and Farley are both good when healthy, but health is an issue for both. Johnathan Abram is a guy in the draft who I think could come in and solve that issue, or Landon Collins in free agency should he get there.

[apballin]

I’m all for goin after Collins but listening to Ballard he seemed pretty high on geathers

I’m hoping we draft the monster DT out of Clemson myself

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by apballin

I’m all for goin after Collins but listening to Ballard he seemed pretty high on geathers

I’m hoping we draft the monster DT out of Clemson myself

Dexter Lawrence doesn't really fit what Eberflus likes to do on defense. Montez Sweat would've been exactly what he wants, but there's no way he gets out of the top 15 now. The Colts will likely be high on and go after guys like Jerry Tillery, L.J. Collier, Kingsley Keke, Charles Omenihu, and Anthony Nelson, and I wouldn't be shocked if one or two of those guys become Colts, especially Omenihu, who has the length Eberflus loves.

[Puck]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

SS would probably rank as the #2 need on the team for me behind DE/pass rusher. Geathers and Farley are both good when healthy, but health is an issue for both. Johnathan Abram is a guy in the draft who I think could come in and solve that issue, or Landon Collins in free agency should he get there.

If they are going to continue with the 2 A gap DT idea I wonder if there is another skill set they will be looking for.

[DrSpaceman]

I still think we need another good corner. The current group is OK as long as you can play zone for the most part and limit other teams. I had a post on this earlier in the year, they really did not face many top quality QBs this season, so I would not trust the corners are as good as indicated. When they faced veterans and or good QBs in Eli, Brady, Mahomes, they pretty well got eaten alive.

But sass rush is obvious, that is by far the #1 need. Wherever it comes from, either LB or DE or wherever possible. That will help the corners as well

[HoosierinFL]

Originally Posted by Puck

If they are going to continue with the 2 A gap DT idea I wonder if there is another skill set they will be looking for.

I suspect this strategy was more compensatory (trying to cover for the limitations of the current DL) than being a central part of the defensive scheme.

[Puck]

Originally Posted by HoosierinFL

I suspect this strategy was more compensatory (trying to cover for the limitations of the current DL) than being a central part of the defensive scheme.

Agree. But what is they built around that philosophy? It seemed to work well

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by Puck

Agree. But what is they built around that philosophy? It seemed to work well

It worked well until it didn't. New looks work well because opposing teams aren't prepared for them.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Puck

If they are going to continue with the 2 A gap DT idea I wonder if there is another skill set they will be looking for.

Lengthy tweener DE/DT types? Check out my other post and let me know what those 5 players have in common.

[Puck]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Lengthy tweener DE/DT types? Check out my other post and let me know what those 5 players have in common.

So Clowney. Big enough and quick enough