Oehser relates his thoughts on Saturday’s game:
2) I’m just not one that’s panicking about the Colts’ defense. I’m not saying it is looking like a Super Bowl unit yet, and I don’t doubt that they were unhappy about the performance Saturday. The Lions moved easily at times and did real damage on third down, which is where the Colts are most focused on improving this season. But while the Colts always say injuries are no excuse the reality is in the NFL injuries are a major, major factor. DE Dwight Freeney played sparingly, as did DT Antonio Johnson and S Antoine Bethea. MLB Gary Brackett, S Bob Sanders, DE Raheem Brock, DE Robert Mathis, DE Ed Johnson and CB Kelvin Hayden did not play. That’s nine core players not in the lineup. Take into account that I doubt you’re seeing much of the real scheme yet, and I just don’t think there has been much to judge.
I couldn’t agree more.
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