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Shane Steichen is slowly helping the Indianapolis Colts rise from their once-horrid past. They came off a four-win season the year before and have improved by a large degree in this year’s campaign. They were still third in the AFC South but their nine wins can speak for themselves. Gardner Minshew was a stable presence […]

The Indianapolis Colts are coming off of a 9-8 season that saw an injury to promising rookie Anthony Richardson while Garden Minshew did his best to fill in as the team’s leader. Richardson spoke out about his potential for regaining his form post-injury. Colts running back Tyler Goodson got real on a major mistake he […]

The Indianapolis Colts just fell short of making the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2020, losing 23-19 to division rival Houston Texans in Week 18. The AFC South division was supposed to be one of the more mediocre divisions in all of football this season. The division started with two new first-year head […]

The Indianapolis Colts lost a heartbreaking do-or-die Week 18 matchup with the Houston Texans to end their 2023 season. Down 23-17 and driving, the Cots faced a 4th-and-1 at the Texans’ 15-yard line with 1:06 to go in the game. With their season on the line, Shane Steichen opted to call a Grander Minshew pass […]

The Indianapolis Colts topped the Las Vegas Raiders 23-20 on Sunday, and Zaire Franklin made a little Colts history. With 7 solo tackles (10 total), Franklin became the Colts’ all-time leader for tackles in a single season. The man whose record he broke? His own. After the game, head coach Shane Steichen had nothing but […]

Heading into the season, the Indianapolis Colts’ playoff hopes were already considered slim before they even played a game. With a new head coach (Shane Steichen) and a rookie quarterback (Anthony Richardson) leading the way, there wasn’t much reason to believe that the Colts would make a substantial impact in 2023. Then Richardson’s rookie year […]

The Indianapolis Colts are surprisingly alive in the AFC playoff hunt despite Anthony Richardson being injured and Jonathan Taylor missing some time as well. But, their chances took a hit on Sunday as they lost to the Atlanta Falcons, 29-10. With the loss, they are now tied with four others tame with identical 8-7 records […]

With the Philadelphia Eagles losing three straight games after starting the year 10-1, everyone’s asking what’s wrong in Philly. Turns out, it might be losing their two coordinators this past offseason. The Eagles defensive woes have been heavily discussed, especially amid the play-calling change from Sean Desai to Matt Patricia. Now, the Eagles offense is […]

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen has emerged as the new favorite to win the Coach of the Year, passing Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. Steichen is just slightly ahead with +280 odds while Campbell has +300 odds, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Campbell has been one of the main favorites to win the award all year long. […]

It was once thought that Shane Steichen was just supposed to put Shaquille Leonard in the Indianapolis Colts’ second unit. But, less than a day later, he was no longer on the squad due to Gus Bradley’s decision. He still put up serviceable numbers when they faced off against the New England Patriots. So, what […]

In the second half of the Indianapolis Colts 38-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, running back Jonathan Taylor only received one carry for one yard. After having 11 carries for 94 yards with an average of 8.5 yards per carry in the first half, many fans were confused with why the running back didn’t […]

While the Indianapolis Colts put up their best fight, they still dropped their third straight game to the New Orleans Saints. Despite some defensive shortcomings, head coach Shane Steichen still believes the Colts have a strong defensive leader in Gus Bradley. The Colts fell 38-27 to the Saints. After trailing just by one at halftime, […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor almost left the team this season. He’s glad to sign a three-year, $42 million contract extension on October 7. Consequently, he’s learning from first-year head coach Shane Steichen, per Colts.com’s Raven Moore (via PFT’s Michael David Smith). “I’ve mentioned this to you guys over the past few weeks. He’s […]

Sean McDermott can’t seem to build any consistency with one of the most talented rosters in the NFL. This is part of a troubling trend that has seen the Buffalo Bills hesitate and then take a step backwards since their heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the 2022 NFL […]

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly interested in acquiring Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy before the trade deadline on October 31st. In this article, we will explore the possible trade package the Colts should offer the Broncos for Jeudy. The Indianapolis Colts So Far The Colts have had a mixed start to the 2023 NFL […]

The Indianapolis Colts, placing their faith in Anthony Richardson as the No. 4 overall draft pick in this year’s NFL Draft, had grand expectations for him becoming the future of their franchise. Early on, it seemed that Richardson was living up to the hype, with an impressive Week 1 performance where he went 24-for-37, passing […]

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t exactly end their season last year with high hopes after beginning it that way. The Matt Ryan trade with the Atlanta Falcons ended up being a colossal disaster, mainly due to a putrid offensive line. Then Jonathan Taylor got hurt mid-season. And then who could forget the Jeff Saturday experiment after […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson helped his team rush to a nice lead over the Houston Texans when he ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter. However, he removed himself from the game with a self-reported concussion. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew filled in for Richardson early in the second quarter, and led two […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson was the most athletically gifted but also maybe the rawest quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. Despite that, Richardson will be the team’s Week 1 starter, and as such, he played the entire first half of the final Colts’ preseason game. That performance, like most of Richardson’s career […]

One week off is all that Anthony Richardson will get during the Indianapolis Colts 2023 preseason. After sitting out the Colts’ 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears, Anthony Richardson will be back under center for the start of Indianapolis’ preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Colts coach Shane Steichen. Week 2 of the […]

The Indianapolis Colts have named their starter, and first year head coach Shane Steichen is psyched about the athletic prowess of his rookie QB Anthony Richardson. Steichen gushed about Richardson’s sky-high potential at 6-foot-4 and bulked up to over 250 pounds. He has similar measurements to powerhouse RB Derrick Henry, and has the chance to […]

On Thursday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, Anthony Richardson, would be starting in the team’s first preseason game. His start, however, won’t mean that he’s automatically earned the starting quarterback job for the regular season just yet. It’s just to “see where he’s at,” Colts head coach […]

The Indianapolis Colts are excited for the future with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson. Although it is uncertain if he will be QB1 come Week 1, head coach Shane Steichen is purely focused on his development right now, reports Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. “The work ethic he’s brought in, obviously with 13 starts and then coming […]

The Indianapolis Colts kicked off their rookie minicamp schedule on Friday, and all eyes have been on Anthony Richardson. Since being selected by the Colts with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Richardson has spent plenty of time learning the team’s playbook and building chemistry with several wideouts on the team, […]

In Anthony Richardson, Shane Steichen and the Indianapolis Colts have found their quarterback of the future. After watching Steichen’s work with the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts, Richardson thinks he’ll form a good duo with the head coach on the Colts. Indianapolis drafted Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. […]

Indianapolis Colts fans already purchasing customized Lamar Jackson jerseys had better heed head coach Shane Steichen’s words. Steichen, who acknowledged that the Colts have been doing their due diligence when it comes to the quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft, was asked Wednesday about any other potential moves at the position, such as a push […]

As the Indianapolis Colts enter the 2023 NFL Draft, the team has a franchise-changing decision to make when it comes to the quarterback position. When the Colts look through each QB prospect, head coach Shane Steichen already knows exactly what he is looking for. Steichen wants a quarterback who has an “obsessive,” quality, via Zak […]

The Indianapolis Colts look like they will finally turn the reigns over to a young quarterback. With the fourth overall pick, they are in a position to land one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Shane Steichen will have a lot on his plate as he looks to develop a young quarterback, […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a terrible and chaotic 2022 season, finishing 4-12-1. Now, as the NFL offseason approaches, the team has a new coach in Shane Steichen, and a lot of decisions to make. These include one involving quarterback Matt Ryan and their offensive line. The Colts can approach these with free agents and draft […]

Gus Bradley will remain the defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts under new head coach Shane Steichen, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Monday. “This has been the expectation league wide as teams filled jobs. Colts keep continuity on the defensive side of the ball,” Fowler wrote. It’s the third year in a row Bradley will […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Carolina Panthers enter the offseason looking for Matt Rhule’s replacement at head coach. As the Panthers begin their search, Frank Reich leads a list of four candidates to potentially become Carolina’s next head coach. The Panthers finished the year with an overall record of 7-10. Rhule coached the team to a 1-4 record this […]