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The Indianapolis Colts have their offensive braintrust in place. The next step is finding a franchise signal-caller. Less than a week after hiring Shane Steichen as head coach, Indianapolis is poised to name longtime quarterback maven Jim Bob Cooter as the team’s new offensive coordinator. “Jim Bob Cooter is expected to be named offensive coordinator […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a disappointing and chaotic 2022 season that ended with a 4-12-1 record. Now, heading into the NFL offseason, the franchise has a new coach in Shane Steichen, and a lot of decisions to make, including about quarterback Matt Ryan. Here are a few bold Colts offseason predictions about how those decisions […]

While Philip Rivers said he is “super happy” for now-Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen, he told Los Angeles Times reporter Sam Farmer that he was happy coaching high school football, Farmer wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “I’m staying right where I am,” said Rivers. Philip Rivers was named the future head coach of St. […]

Since Jim Irsay became the Indianapolis Colts’ owner in 1997, the Colts have only finished with a record below .500 seven times and missing the postseason 10 times. It’s not quite the New England Patriots or San Antonio Spurs’ track record, but that’s not too shabby. Thus, after a putrid 4-12-1 2022-23 season, it’s no […]

The Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts “discussed prominent offensive coaching roles” with ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky before he opted to remain with ESPN, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Wednesday tweet. Dan Orlovsky earned stats in seven NFL seasons and four different NFL teams, according to Pro Football […]

As the Indianapolis Colts look for their quarterback of the future, Jim Irsay seemed to give away a huge Bryce Young hint on which way the team was leaning. With the 2023 NFL Draft not until April, Colts’ fans were a bit suspicious of Irsay’s comments about Young. Irsay was speaking about the Colts’ draft […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay indicated that he certainly wouldn’t mind the team selecting Alabama’s Bryce Young in the NFL Draft. Irsay would definitely enjoy ClutchPoints’ latest mock then, as writer Mike Johrendt predicted that the Colts would trade for the Chicago Bears’ no. 1 pick and select Young in the NFL Draft. “Our first […]

After a long and exhaustive search, the Indianapolis Colts have selected their head coach for the 2023 season: Philadelphia Eagles OC Shane Steichen. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported before the Super Bowl that Steichen would be the choice, and now the Colts have made it official after the Eagles’ heartbreaking 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Steichen, 37, […]

It’s hard to find a more exciting event in any sport’s offseason than a big trade. Even though the actual games may be months away, a huge trade drives fans crazy imagining how a player might fare with their new team. That’s the magic of the offseason, really, and trades embody it more than anything […]

The Indianapolis Colts introduced Shane Steichen as their new head coach, and in his press conference he already outlined his vision for the team, and more specifically the offense. Steichen will be calling plays for the Colts, according to Joel A. Erickson of IndyStar. “The offense is going to be dictated on who’s playing quarterback, […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay formally introduced former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as the team’s new head coach on Tuesday, potentially revealing the team’s NFL Draft plan in the process. Irsay indicated that one of the reasons Steichen was brought in is to develop a “young quarterback.” To the likely delight of Chicago […]

Jim Irsay and the Indianapolis Colts introduced Shane Steichen as the franchise’s 22nd head coach on Tuesday, and the owner had some high praise for the former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator. “We felt that Shane had a lot of that offensive magic,” Irsay said during the introductory press conference on Tuesday. “Knowing that we’re going […]

The Indianapolis Colts have named Shane Steichen their head coach, but interim head coach Jeff Saturday was in the running for much of the interview process. Despite getting passed over for the full-time job, Saturday expressed gratitude for the opportunity to coach the team during 2022 and wished Shane Steichen luck as the Colts head […]

The Indianapolis Colts officially hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen after the team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and it seems that his defensive coordinator is likely already on the staff. “The Colts didn’t allow DC Gus Bradley out of his contract during their HC search,” Ari Meirov of 33rd Team wrote. “With Steichen […]

The 2022 NFL season is now complete and a champion has finally been crowned in the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, the sights are set on the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft in April, so it’s time for a fresh 2023 NFL Mock Draft. With the quarterback position looking like the hot topic this draft cycle, plenty […]

After Shane Steichen is done coaching in Super Bowl 57 as offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, he will become the next head coach for the Indianapolis Colts. The hire of Steichen concludes a coaching search that had bunches of twists and turns for the Colts, who have been looking for a permanent replacement since […]

Jeff Saturday’s run as the Indianapolis Colts interim head coach ended in drastic fashion. But Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard is still a big fan of Saturday and believes he deserves a second chance to lead Indianapolis. Leonard defended Saturday and called him a great head coach on the Pat McAfee Show. He gave Saturday credit […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ search for a new coach has taken excruciatingly long to finish. While other teams have settled on their selections, the team still hasn’t figured out exactly what they want. After weeks of waiting, Jim Irsay the team has cut their shortlist of candidates by three, per Jeremy Fowler. The casualties? New York […]

Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay revealed a vague timeline on when the team would finalize its head coaching decision in a Tuesday tweet. “We said, as an Organization(Colts)… The Coaching search would be a open minded and a thorough process…and the final decision would be strictly based on, what is best for our […]

Matt Ryan has been among the most successful quarterbacks in the NFL since being drafted with the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft. But following the conclusion of his 15th NFL season and his first with the Colts, he is unsure what the future holds. The 2022 campaign did not go to plan […]

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen is interviewing for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching job just eight days before Super Bowl LVII. Eagles’ fans might not be thrilled with the timeline of the Colts’ coaching search and Shane Steichen’s latest interview, which is set for Saturday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator will […]

Jeff Saturday wasn’t very successful in his time as the Indianapolis Colts interim head coach. But he has a major supporter in Colts’ owner Jim Irsay, and that can be enough to land him the permanent head coaching position in Indianapolis. The Colts have been on an extensive search for their next head coach, including […]

Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver TY Hilton recently shared an NFL “script” joke on Twitter. The joke in question referenced Hilton’s former Colts teammate Andrew Luck, who shockingly retired in 2018 after a brief 6-year NFL career. 🗣🗣🗣 12 PLEASE DONT FOLLOW THE SCRIPT. PLEASE DONT 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/zI8ZOJp350 — TY Hilton (@TYHilton13) February 3, 2023 […]

In 2021, the Indianapolis Colts were a heartbreaking Week 18 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars away from making the NFL playoffs. In 2022, the team was much further from the promised land. A 3-5-1 start cost Frank Reich his job, and after the head-scratching Jeff Saturday hire as his interim replacement, the team won one […]

Jim Irsay and the Indianapolis Colts are really taking their time before deciding on the franchise’s next head coach. After nearly being done with the second round of head coaching interviews, owner Irsay and general manager Chris Ballard are considering a rare third round of talks, according to NFL Networks’ Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. […]

The Indianapolis Colts hold one of the final two head coaching vacancies in the NFL. They’ve interviewed a number of candidates, and on Thursday, they will hand a second interview to a Detroit Lions coordinator. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with the Colts on Thursday, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. Glenn […]

The ongoing situation involving Aaron Rodgers and the rest of his career will be one of the biggest storylines of the NFL offseason. And for the Indianapolis Colts, they would be smart to throw their hat into the ring to try and convince the Green Bay Packers to move on. The writing has been on […]

The NFL world has poked fun at Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay since he hired Jeff Saturday as interim head coach, and it seems that he is aware of it. Recently, popular impressionist Joey Mulinaro posted a video of himself acting out a hypothetical discussion between Irsay and Colts General Manager Chris Ballard about the […]

Jonathan Taylor has been hampered by an ankle injury for nearly the entire season. The Indianapolis Colts running back underwent surgery earlier in the week to address the season-long issue. Taylor had suffered the injury in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans and tried to play through it the rest of the way. He would […]

While many eyes are on the NFL playoffs, most teams are already thinking about the 2023 season and beyond. It will all start with the 2023 NFL Draft in April and who the franchises are selecting. Since there is still a big uncertainty at the top of the draft, some people have different opinions on […]

The Indianapolis Colts are conducting interviews for their vacant head coach position. After his stint as interim head coach, Jeff Saturday has returned for a second interview with the organization, indicating he’s of significant interest to step into the role full-time. CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reports that owner Jim Irsay “has desires” to hire Saturday […]

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday is scheduled to have his second interview for the full-time head coaching job with the Colts, according to a tweet from ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Colts plan to conduct a second round of interviews with seven candidates. Saturday was hired as the Colts’ interim after […]

The Arizona Cardinals could be experiencing quite a bit of turnover after a wildly disappointing 2022 campaign. They have already moved on from their head coach, Kliff Kingsbury, and general manager, Steve Keim, and while they have already hired Monti Ossenfort to replace Keim, the team’s head coaching search is still underway. One potential target […]

The Indianapolis Colts are searching for a head coach after an abysmal season. Interim head coach Jeff Saturday is among the candidates for the permanent job as the NFL’s coaching cycle carries on. On Friday, we learned three new candidates to be the next Colts coach. Team owner Jim Irsay confirmed the completion of interviews […]

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan is interviewing for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching job, according to a Friday tweet from the Athletic Bengals beat reporter Jay Morrison. “Deserving,” Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor said. “He does an unbelievable job leading our offense and just with the coaches and the players, he’s been invaluable for […]

The Indianapolis Colts have cast a large net as they search for their next head coach. The Colts now have their sights set on Green Bay Packers’ special teams coach and former Las Vegas Raiders’ interim head coach Rich Bisaccia. The Colts have completed an interview with Bisaccia over their head coaching vacancy, via the […]

Tony Dungy is getting flak online over a recent comment he made on social media. The former NFL head coach recently gave life to a long-debunked myth when he tweeted Wednesday about litter boxes in schools being used by students who identify as cats. The said tweet has since been deleted, but the internet has […]

Jim Irsay and the Indianapolis Colts underwent a roller coaster of a season that ended on a seven game losing streak. While interim head coach Jeff Saturday oversaw the Colts’ collapse, Irsay hasn’t ruled out him returning as Indianapolis’ permanent head coach next season. The Colts started the season with Frank Reich as head coach. […]

The NFL head coaching carousel has had quite a slow start in 2023. Five teams entered the offseason with coaching vacancies, and five teams still have coaching vacancies nearly two weeks into the offseason. Teams have been busy with interviews and such, but no hires to speak of just yet. That’s OK, though, as it […]