The Colts are making a noticeable change on the back end after last week’s tempo issues, and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo isn’t hiding why.
He said the defense was slow getting set, and that speed from the other side created problems.
“Clearly a couple of their tempo plays caught us off guard,” Anarumo said, via the team’s website. “ I think they were ready for it.
We practiced tempo. Obviously, that’s a big part of what they do.”
One adjustment already in place is removing the green dot from DB Cam Bynum. Anarumo believes that should let the secondary get organized faster, and Bynum likes what that means for his role.
“ I think it’ll help that I can focus on lining up and being able to facilitate on the back end,” Bynum said. “ It’s perfect that (Davis-Gaither) is right in the middle of the defense where he can relay stuff at the front. I can do stuff on the back end, and then I think it creates better communication from front to back.”
In Jacksonville, Travon Walker made a strong enough impression in Week 1 that head coach Liam Coen singled out more than just the pass rush. Coen said Walker was disruptive against the run too, and that overall impact stood out early.
“ I thought he wreaked some havoc, especially early in the game,” Coen said, via Jags Wire. “ I think those guys all were doing a nice job rushing and affecting the quarterback at times.
Yeah, like he can be a savage when he really wants to be. When he’s going and staying low and coming off the rock and not hesitating or kind of waiting for the set, and just going and causing havoc, he can be that way.
And I was pleased to see that show up in Week 1, especially to see some of the coverage and front match each othe r.”
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