While Braden Smith’s game stood out the most against the Dolphins Indianapolis Colts Gerri Green Jersey , there were numerous key blocks and penalties called involving other players. The final Colts Film Room for the Week 12 game against Miami will analyze these plays. If you missed it, we already spent time focusing on Smith’s struggles. Zach Hicks also broke down center Evan Boehm’s performance and offered a season-long perspective on second-year corner Quincy Wilson.Let’s see who else stood out.No player has had a greater impact on the improvement of the Colts offensive line since Week 5 than starting left tackle Anthony Castonzo (#74). Indianapolis did not give up a sack for five weeks after he returned to the lineup and the ground game started to pick up considerably. These facts don’t mean that Castonzo will be perfect on every snap. This is the first would-be sack of Andrew Luck that was called off due to a defensive penalty. Let me be clear, had this remained a sack, it would not be all on Castonzo. Luck holds the ball way too long here. Even Quenton Nelson (#56) is holding on for dear life by the time Luck goes down.However, it is entirely fair to point out that Castonzo lost the edge on this block. Robert Quinn (#94) is able to turn the corner too soon and it leaves Castonzo desperately reaching to knock him off track. It has been some time since Luck has taken a shot like this one.We will call this play The Great Escape颅鈩? This sealed the game and is an example of the type of play that few NFL quarterbacks are able to make. Luck’s ability to feel pressure and the strength and athleticism to avoid it and maintain his balance after contact is incredible. If he goes down here, the Colts are forced to punt and the game is not decided until overtime.There were two losses by the offensive line. Castonzo fails to seal Andre Branch (#50). He gets far too much penetration and is dangerously close to a sack, or a possible strip sack. This is a match-up between an offensive tackle and a linebacker, and Castonzo needs to anchor better. Branch gets up into his collar bones and controls the engagement.Mark Glowinski (#64) also fails to block Akeem Spence (#93). Spence is running a slant, crossing the face of the center and attempting to go through the B gap outside of Glowinski. Center Evan Boehm (#67) passes Spence outside but Glowsinki fails to seal. Spence is already parallel with him and crossing the line of scrimmage by the time he attempts to recover.The pending convergence of Spence and Branch are what forces Luck to escape. Pressure from both sides, no escape route to the outside, and pressure coming into a quarterback’s face is almost always check mate. Castonzo and Glowinski are lucky and their charming quarterback is something special.One of the primary areas that received a considerable boost after Castonzo returned from injury is the running game. This play could have gone for huge yardage. Unfortunately, Castonzo failed to maintain his block on Quinn, who rips out of the block and tackles Marlon Mack (#25) shortly after he cross the line of scrimmage. If Castonzo holds his block. Boehm’s second-level block and Jack Doyle’s (#84) seal on Kiko Alonso (#47) would have given Mack a whole lot of green to work with.Speaking of Jack Doyle, if you want to know why it will hurt to lose his contributions on offense, look at this play. I’ve already noted that Doyle is the best blocking tight end on the team. He is more effective sealing on run plays and chipping before he goes out into his route than any other player on the roster.Here, Doyle chips down on Branch and releases to seal the outside lane for Mack. He finds Rakwon McMillan (#52), initiates the block, and runs him 8 yards downfield. If Boehm is able to get a better block on Spence in the middle of the field, Mack has an inside cut-back lane and might still be running.One of the most challenging areas for young NFL running backs is pass protection. There are numerous reasons. Some want to avoid extra contact, given that they play an already brutally physical position. Some don’t understand who to block or how to identify pressure pre-snap to be very effective. Some make contact but are simply ineffective.Indianapolis has three running backs on the roster with less than two full years of experience. Only Jordan Wilkins has any meaningful size, as it relates to taking or delivering a blow as a blocker. One of the biggest concerns for feature rusher Marlon Mack last season was his weakness as a blocker, particularly compared to Frank Gore.This is an example of Mack making some progress. His first step is to release to his right but he keeps his eyes on the defense and quickly recognizes the blitz. He takes a hard step and generates a lot of speed in a short space to deny the blitz and give Luck a clean pocket.This is Quenton’s Nelson’s first holding call. The play is supposed to go to the right but Boehm is unable to kick the defender out of the rushing lane. Mack is left to improvise and bounces back to find some running room. There isn’t any to be found. Branch is waiting to clean up the play as Castonzo had released to the second level to look for defenders to block downfield. Nelson displays an incredible first step and athleticism to seal inside. Davon Godchaux (#56) drives him back into the traffic and forces him to stand up. For all intents and purposes. both players are out of the play at this point. Godchaux has his back to Mack and has no idea he is there until he is smoked in the side as Mack dives forward for yards.The reason Nelson drew the penalty is because his left hand is on Godchaux’s shoulder pad.It is unlikely that this play turns out any different if Nelson’s hand is inside the shoulder pad but that is what draws the call.This hold may have been called for similar reasons. Nelson squares up Sylvester Williams (#98). Once Williams notices the play is going outside, after he started to commit inside Womens Gerri Green 2019 Jersey , he reaches out to make a play. Reaching means you surrender your base. When you surrender your base against Quenton Nelson, you drink tea.Note that Nelson’s right hand is outside of Williams’ shoulder pad. this is the logical explanation for the holding call. However, we slow down the play considerably to highlight the movement of Nelson’s right hand. He can’t be holding with that hand when the hand is free to move up and down in the frame. What makes the call more frustrating is that the flag is thrown from the side judge who is about 15 yards away off-screen to the right. He is looking through Marlon Mack as he runs by and determines that because Williams is on the ground, Nelson must have held him.Speaking of drinking tea, Nelson serves up a particularly strong batch on this play. He quickly establishes outside leverage to seal Robert Quinn inside. Nyheim Hines (#21) is releasing outside to create yards in space on this play.Once Nelson gains the advantage, he presses it. For good measure, he presses it some more. He wants to let Quinn know who Daddy is, in case he had forgotten. It is hard not to love seeing an offensive lineman do this kind of thing. Particularly if he is on your team.I bet Andrew Luck sleeps well at night. After taking a look at defensive ends, we look at defensive tackles in this loaded class"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Colts StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Colts NewsYahoo Colts Team PageYahoo Colts ReportYahoo Colts Depth ChartYahoo Colts TransactionsYahoo Colts PhotosShop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕NFL DraftIndianapolis Colts Draft CentralDraft Prospects2019 NFL Draft Colts prospects | Top 5 defensive tacklesNew,11commentsAfter taking a look at defensive ends, we look at defensive tackles in this loaded classESTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Draft Colts prospects | Top 5 defensive tacklesAs the NFL off-season continues to approach free agency and the upcoming Draft, Stampede Blue is breaking down the top prospects at each position. Last week, we analyzed the top 5 defensive ends in the 2019 class. Our readers requested that we move onto the defensive tackle position this week. Be sure to participate in the poll at the end of this story and we will keep the series going.Quinnen Williams, DT Alabama:Height: 6’4’’Weight: 295 poundsConference: SECQuiennen Williams is a sure-fire top 5 pick. I could see him going number 2 to the Niners — imagine DeForest Buckner, Quinnen Willams, and Solomon Thomas on the same D-line — or number 3 to the Jets. Of course, he would be a great fit for the Colts, but it would take a big trade for Chris Ballard to get a shot to draft him. Williams’ explosiveness is exceptional and his understanding of hand use and leverage is elite. He knows where to attack and how to establish control of the block and get work his way through the offensive line. When you add his incredible strength and unrelenting motor, which tends to be a recurring pattern with Saban prospects, you get a dominant penetrator who constantly finds himself in the backfield. Oh yeah, he is good against the pass (8 sacks last year) and the run (19.5 tackles for a loss last year); and he also stunts well, something Eberflus does often.Jeffery Simmons, DT Miss State:Height: 6’4’’Weight: 300 poundsConference: SECSimmons is a big and strong 3-tech who regularly and easily collapsed the pocket in college football’s most talented conference. He doesn’t have the same finesse and hand use as Williams Indianapolis Colts Gerri Green Jersey , but he is a little stronger and can bull rush the guard into the backfield. For this reason, he excels against the run, especially when opponents try to run up the middle. He also excels in the passing game when the quarterback is forced to abandon the pocket and fight for positive yards. Finally, Simmons is a sound tackler with a non-stop motor who consistently plays through the whistle. His big red flags? First, in 2016 he participated in an altercation between his sister and another woman. During that conflict, Simmons hit the other woman. While he has since apologized and has not had any other character issues pop up, his Combine invite was rescinded and there is little doubt that it will give teams pause. Second, last week he tore his ACL while training in Florida. The extent of his injury has not been yet disclosed, but he did state that he will be getting surgery. An injury like this all but guarantees that Simmons will miss the entire 2019 season. Gauging the impact of an injury like this on his future is difficult. Overall, Simmons is a top-15 talent that will slip due to his red flags. If the Colts find Simmons on the board pick 34, I believe it would make absolute sense to take him as one of the team’s future piece on the interior of the defensive line. Bringing back a player like Margus Hunt and continuing to rely on Denico Autry is good enough in 2019 that Ballard shouldn’t feel the need to rush him back. Ed Oliver, DT Houston:Height: 6’3’’Weight: 290 poundsConference: AACEd Oliver entered the season as the favorite to be picked first in the 2019 NFL Draft. Some have even compared him to reigning Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald because they share physical traits and smaller school origins. Oliver is listed at 6’3’’ and 291 pounds, but he certainly doesn’t appear that big when he is standing next to other players in the trenches. If would guess that he is 6’1’’ or 6’2’’ and around 280 lbs. This would be slightly undersized to play the 3-tech position, consider that Autry is 6’5’’, but OIiver makes up for it with natural talent. He has natural get off, amazing leverage, outstanding penetration (better against the run than the pass, but good nonetheless), and very fluid hips. His red flags are that he played 8 games his senior year due to a knee injury and that he got into a verbal confrontation with his coach over a coat on the sidelines.Overall, Oliver is an undersized 3-tech that is extremely talented and has incredible potential. He will need to overcome health concerns and doubt revolving are the fact that he played against lesser competition in the AAC. Christian Wilkins, DT Clemson:Height: 6’4’’Weight: 311 poundsConference: ACCChristian Wilkins is one of tremendous DL prospects Clemson produced this year. He might be a little on the heavy side if the Colts want him to play at the 3-tech. Technique wise, he’s very good. He can shed tackles and his relentless motor along, along with his ability to penetrate the pocket Cheap Gerri Green Youth Jersey , make him a threat against both the pass and the run. NFL scouts will be impressed that he has produced all four years and that his production either stayed the same or went up. Further, Wilkins could have declared for the NFL draft last year but chose to go back to school and chase a championship, something teams may value. For all the positive, some will be skeptical about his length and radius. Some analysts have expressed concern about his arm length and indicate that his Combine measurements could weigh heavily on his draft stock. To me, this is nitpicking.While Wilkins was projected to go in the early 20s a few weeks ago, Simmons’ injury could move him up into the teens. Dexter Lawrence, DT ClemsonHeight: 6’4’’Weight: 340 poundsConference: ACCDexter Lawrence is a great player who will certainly go in the first round but there are numerous reasons he might not be a great fit in Indianapolis. First, he may not be a good schematic fit. If Colts take Lawrence he would be relegated to the nose tackle, or 0-tech, position previously played by Margus Hunt. Hunt is 6’8’’ and 275 pounds and play with great leverage and uses his fluid hips to shoot the gaps. Lawrence is 6’4’’ and 340 pounds (!) and uses decent hand placement and amazing strength to control the line of scrimmage. He is not a penetrator and it reflected in his numbers (1.5 sacks a senior). If the Colts still ran a 3-4 defense, Lawrence would be an ideal bit, but Eberflus prefers speed and agility.Second, Lawrence enjoyed his best season as a freshman when he gathered 6.5 sacks, 8.5 TFL and 62 total tackles. His sophomore and junior combined? 9 sacks, 9.5 TFL, 69 tackles. He had a bad sophomore season and bounced back last year. While Lawrence is a talented player, he doesn’t make sense in the Colts current scheme — especially not at pick 26.Honorable mentions:Dre’Mont Jones, DT Ohio StateJerry Tillery, DT Notre DameRaekwon Davis, DT AlabamaGerald Willis, DT Miami