The_Philster
07-10-2003, 07:21 PM
It's easier to get the "genius" tag than it is to hold on to it. For Tony Dungy, the latter is staring him in the face -- especially after that 41-d'oh shellacking administered by the Jets in the playoffs.
With three skill position superstars, Indianapolis didn't hire Dungy to spruce up its offense. Instead, he was charged with improving the Colts' defense. Indy ranked 8th in Total 'D' last season, but elevating -- even sustaining -- the unit in the wake of LB Mike Peterson's departure is a tall order.
The Colts' secondary needed an overhaul this offseason. The solution: sign free-agent safety Rich Coady -- and draft tight end Dallas Clark in the first round. Uh ... yeah....
more (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2003/preview/colts/)
With three skill position superstars, Indianapolis didn't hire Dungy to spruce up its offense. Instead, he was charged with improving the Colts' defense. Indy ranked 8th in Total 'D' last season, but elevating -- even sustaining -- the unit in the wake of LB Mike Peterson's departure is a tall order.
The Colts' secondary needed an overhaul this offseason. The solution: sign free-agent safety Rich Coady -- and draft tight end Dallas Clark in the first round. Uh ... yeah....
more (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2003/preview/colts/)