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The Indianapolis Colts as a franchise were thrown for a loop by Andrew Luckās sudden retirement before the 2019-20 season began, and they are still reeling from the effects of their former franchise quarterbackās decision. In recent days, the Colts made the decision to remove Frank Reich from his post as head coach, naming franchise legend Jeff Saturday as his replacement on the interim.
For all of Saturdayās excellence on the football field, he is still considerably inexperienced in the field of coaching. Thus, many doubt that he is the right man to rescue the Coltsā from the mediocrity theyāve found themselves in in recent seasons. However, Saturday is unfazed by all the outside talk, ready to bring the toughness he displayed day-in, day-out as an offensive linesman to the sidelines.
āIām completely comfortable in who I am as a man, bro. I know I can lead men. I know I know the game of football, and Iām passionate about it. I have no fear about, āare you as qualified as somebody else?'ā Saturday told reporters.
Coltsā interim HC Jeff Saturday:
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ā Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2022
Jeff Saturday then proceeded to list off his credentials as a player, saying that he is no stranger to adversity and that he has always risen to the whatever daunting challenge is ahead of him. He also recognizes the possibility that he could fail at his first major coaching gig, but he remains steadfast even with the uphill climb the Colts need to go through in the coming weeks.
āI spent 14 years in a locker room. I went to the playoffs 12 times. I got five dudes in the Hall of Fame I played with. You donāt think Iāve seen greatness? You donāt think Iāve seen how people prepare, how they coach, how they GM, how they work? I won a Super Bowl, been to two. Hereās the deal man. None of us are promised a good job. I might be terrible at this. And after eight games, Iāll say, āGod bless you, I am no good.ā I may be really good, I got no idea, but I dang sure aināt gonna back down. Iāll tell you that,ā Saturday added.
Success may not be guaranteed for Jeff Saturday as he tries to lead the Colts to better days, but his commitment and desire to get the franchise to where it wants to be can never be questioned.