Quenton Nelson was the sixth overall pick in last year’s NFL Draft and was named a first-team All-Pro in his rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts.Despite the success and accolades
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White Johnny Unitas Jersey , I want you to hear what I think you want to hear. He said that because he believes that.”Nelson had an impressive rookie year in Indianapolis after being one of the most highly touted offensive line prospects in recent memory in the draft. He made the Pro Bowl as well as being named an All-Pro. He was part of an offensive line in Indianapolis that allowed a league-low 18 sacks last season.Frank Reich elected to change offensive line coaches after the season. The team fired Dave DeGuglielmo and hired Chris Strausser with Mudd as an assistant to coach the group moving forward.If Nelson can make the Pro Bowl and All-Pro teams with technique issues, he may be able to take an even greater leap forward under Strausser and Mudd. The Colts jumped out to a great start to their seasonin terms of production from their defensive line. They got to opposing quarterbacks regularly and early on were near the top of the league in terms of sacks. Over the last several weeks, that has started to dry up. Guys missing time and others getting injured has meant more snaps played and players who aren’t as fresh across the defensive line. Long drives kept alive by poor play on the back end certainly hasn’t done anything to help them out either.With the Colts’ bye week in the rear view mirror, they may have help on the way. Rookie Tyquan Lewis can be activated this week and could play against the Jaguars. The Colts have been pretty consistent in playing things close to the vest in terms of players returning from injury
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