Was Shanahan Wrong Deactivating Haynesworth vs. Indy

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Because perhaps the coaching staff felt Mannings pass ability was more important to stop vs. the run? cut back on the DL and throw in more CB's or safeties? I'm just guessing.

I agree that could have been a reason, but Manning is so efficient at his position that you have to "force" him into making mistakes. Chances are better at accomplishing that with pressure than with coverage simply because it's so difficult to confuse him with coverages. Last night we tried to confuse him and wound up confusing ourselves.