OFFENSIVE OVERVIEW and DEFENSIVE OVERVIEW

OFFENSIVE OVERVIEW
Forming one of the greatest regular season dynasties of all-time with the arm of Peyton Manning jerseys, the Indianapolis Colts have been in the top 10 of total offense for 10 of the past 11 seasons. Over those past 11 years there had been two constants for this Colts team, Manning and offensive coordinator Tom Moore. However, this offseason, Moore stepped down to take on the position of senior offensive assistant. Taking his place will be Clyde Christensen, the Colts football jerseys wide receivers coach since 2002. Although Manning is credited with much of the success of this offense, Moore has played a crucial role in the growth and development of Manning and the offense system that has turned the franchise into an NFL juggernaut year in and year out.

Any team with Manning leading the way will rely more heavily on the pass then the run; however, over the years much of Manning's success has been created through the Colts ability to establish the running game. Although Moore is no longer offensive coordinator, Manning and Christensen will be working together to establish an offensive scheme very similar to what the Colts have used in the past.


DEFENSIVE OVERVIEW
Often overshadowed by the offense, the defense has played second fiddle for a number of years, but there is no question that, when healthy, they are one of the better units in the league. Last season, Bob Sanders jersey was absent from this team's run to the Super Bowl, and as usual the Colts had a backup player step-up and fill the void left by a prominent starter. The Colts have proved their depth time and time again on the defensive side of the ball, and this offseason they added even more weapons to this high tempo unit.

In the first round the Colts selected defensive end Jerry Hughes to add depth to the front line, and step-in if Dwight Freeney or Robert Mathis suffer an injury. Adding Hughes to a defensive line that tallied 34 sacks last season will only create more headaches for opposing offenses. The Colts have built their defense around their ability to get pressure on the quarterback, so although Hughes may not start from day one he will certainly have an impact this season.