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Colts defense thrived in this specific area in 2024, which Lou Anarumo can leverage

The Indianapolis Colts were one of the more effective teams last year at generating quarterback pressures off of blitzes.

According to PFF, the Colts' 44.7% pressure rate on blitzes was the fifth-highest mark in the NFL during the 2024 season. At the top of the list were the Green Bay Packers with a 48.3% pressure rate.

The issue, in this regard, is that former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley didn't blitz all that often. The Colts' blitz rate last season of 17.5% ranked 30th.

Given that Indianapolis ranked 22nd in pressure rate, 26th in sacks, and was often picked apart by the quick passing game, dialing up more pressures wouldn't have been a bad thing.