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New defense is faster, more aggressive

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Thursday, August 1, 2002

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- A small college defensive coordinator who has watched the Colts for years offered a quick scouting report. "The difference with the defense," he said, "is how everybody is running to the ball. You didn't see that type of hitting last year." In most training camps, players go at three-quarter speed. Under new coach Tony Dungy, the Colts are going nearly all-out. The incredible shrinking defensive line is dropping pounds by doing bag drills and shooting the gaps between block ...

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