Most people know this weekend is one of the biggest games of the season in the NFL with the only two undefeated teams facing each other. Defending Superbowl Champions are facing the New England Patriots and while most people think the Patriots will win because of size and athletic ability, the Patriots have something in store.
5 foot 8 inch safety, Bob Sanders, from the Indianapolis Colts is the littlest guy on the field although his size has no reflection on his ability on the field. He reads the defense like a book, hits like a semi, and runs like a gazelle. Most critics say the Colts do not have big enough players. Even though the Colts may be undersized, the speed they bring to the field is incredible. Defensive lineman Dwight Freeny is not the biggest lineman in the NFL, nor the strongest, although he demands two to three blockers every time the ball is snapped because of his agility and speed. This opens up the rest of the lineman and also the linebackers to sneak in and get the quarterback because his presence. If the quarterback does get the pass in the air, he has to weave the ball through the secondary which includes Bob Sanders, Kelvin Hayden, and Antoine Bethea. The hard hitting of the Colts secondary intimidates most, and to be honest, the defensive work that they have done has really shown. It is obvious because of the ability to read the defense, and for a high percentage of the time, have most everyone covered.
Defense is not the only place the Colts are undersized. On offense, superstar Marvin Harrison is tiny. He is not super tall, cannot jump super high, and is not super strong, although he can run his route unlike anyone in the league and that is why he constantly brings many defenders on him. The defense is forced to cover Marvin, giving Reggie Wayne room to work to get himself a passing lane for Peyton to slide the ball through. This combination that the Colts have is unstoppable. The Patriots are really in trouble this weekend because I am sure the head coach Tony Dungy has prepared the Colts to dominate the Patiots.
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Thank you for your support. I am just disgusted by the amount of Patriot fans there are around me. I have been hearing that the Colts 'just aren't big enough to take on the Pats' far too much. I agree completely with you. We may not be the biggest team, but we don't need to be. We've got everything else. Bleed Blue!
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