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“I also think Indy can run on New Orleans, especially when the Colts go to their three-receiver sets or when they flex tight end Dallas Clark out wide like they like to do. That’s going to spread the Saints defense out, and that’s going to put the onus on the New Orleans run defense, which isn’t real good. It’s going to be a challenge for the Saints to stop the Colts from running the ball if Indy spreads them out.
“Indy’s defense will struggle at times against Drew Brees. I’m not sure where the Colts pass defense ranks, but defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis are not going to get the quick get-off on a grass field, especially if it rains at all, that they usually do at home on turf. That’s going to neutralize some of the Colts’ pass rush, and help the Saints passing game. Brees is one of the best at getting the ball out quick, and the Saints’ receivers do a nice job of catching the ball in tight coverage. The Colts’ secondary has to have the ability to stay in coverage on those quick throws that Brees likes, and make the plays on those back-shoulder throws he’s so good at. Indy has to at least play it tight after the catch, and limit the Saints’ YAC.
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