Pagano knows a thing or two about top defenses, having spent four seasons in Baltimore before taking the Indy job. In Indianapolis, it's a whole new phenomenon.
For years, the Colts' defense was designed to rush quarterbacks,K?nken Ryggs?ck, stay in front of plays and protect leads. That was good enough to make the playoffs in 11 of the 13 seasons before Pagano's arrival. But critics contended the usually undersized Colts wound up with only one Super Bowl title because they couldn't hold up against the run.
