So, when Gosselin writes an article about how the "shutdown corner" no longer exists in football, and how the Colts have been ahead of the curve defensively (at a time when other meatheads have wrongly stated the Tampa-2 is "quickly disappearing" in the NFL), it's one of those "required reading" articles all informed NFL fans should take the time to digest.
The Indianapolis Colts have long been ahead of the curve in their approach to pass defense. Playing the Cover Two scheme that Tony Dungy brought with him from Tampa Bay in 2002, the Colts give up yardage. They rank 20th in the NFL in pass defense this season. But the premise of the Cover Two is to deny the big play. Do not allow receivers behind you. Keep the ball in front of you. So offenses can complete passes as the Colts sit in their zone coverages. Quarterbacks have a completion percentage of 64.3 against Indianapolis this season.
Cornerbacks are evaluated by the NFL based on coverage ability. But the Colts also place a premium on tackling ability. They want cornerbacks who can close on the ball, attack the receiver and deliver him to the turf.
http://www.stampedeblue.com/2009/12/15/1201891/rick-gosselin-continues-to-set-a
Cornerbacks are evaluated by the NFL based on coverage ability. But the Colts also place a premium on tackling ability. They want cornerbacks who can close on the ball, attack the receiver and deliver him to the turf.
http://www.stampedeblue.com/2009/12/15/1201891/rick-gosselin-continues-to-set-a