Fangio's system may have been confusing to some but he got the job done:
Fangio came to Houston after serving in the same capacity for the Indianapolis Colts the previous three seasons. Fangio led the defense to major improvements in all statistical categories, which helped the Colts post a 23-9 record over the 1999-2000 seasons after posting a 6-26 record the two previous campaigns. Indianapolis also won its first division championship (1999) in 15 seasons. In Fangios first season in Indianapolis, the Colts jumped from 29 th in the league to 15 th in total defense. His 2000 defense racked up 42 sacks, the most for the Colts in 11 years, and ranked 15 th in points allowed.
Before his stint with the Colts, Fangio orchestrated one of the leagues more fearsome units for four seasons at Carolina, helping the Panthers win the NFC West title in just their second season. In 1995, the expansion Panthers tied for seventh in the NFL in total defense and ranked sixth in scoring defense, 10 th in rushing defense, fifth in takeaways and second in defensive passer rating. Fangios defense allowed just 218 points in 1996, ranking second in the NFL as Carolina posted a 12-4 mark. That unit also ranked 10 th in total defense, first in third down defense, first in sacks, second in first downs allowed and fifth in takeaways. The Panthers yielded just five touchdowns and 56 points in the second half, breaking Chicagos 1985 record of 71 points a record that still stands. Fangio coached three All-Pro linebackers in Kevin Greene, Lamar Lathon and Sam Mills.
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