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Colts’ Defense: An Emerging Force Away From the Spotlight
Published by Carl Ragsdale on November 20, 2009
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Indianapolis Colts
I can't even begin to count the number of times I have heard that the Colts' defense has failed to live up to the standards of an elite defense. Certainly they have had their problems in the past and have disappointed on numerous occasions, but over the past four and a half years, they have quietly become a force to be dealt with. The body of work that this unit has put together over that time span has astounded even me; the statistics are pretty incredible.
2005 Colts defense rankings
2nd in points allowed
11th in yards allowed
T 5th in sacks
9th in interceptions
3rd in forced fumbles
Noteworthy: Dwight Freeney runner up for defensive player of the year
2006 Colts defense rankings
23rd in points allowed
21st in yards allowed
30th in sacks
20th in interceptions
6th in forced fumbles
2007...
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