Bruce Arian as interim head coach

[Coltscodeblue]

First off, Get better Mr. Pagano and get healthy cause Colts will be here when your all better.

Well with that Arians is now interim head coach, but changes nothing and still in win win win mode and everything else will work out in the end and in 8 weeks Mr.Pagano will be back on the sideline, Do people still have there wins Vs. losses the same, I'm still at maximum 5 wins no matter who's head coach with the team the Colts have.

Good luck to Mr.Pagano :}

Go Colts!!!!!

[ruksak]

Cool, bro

I'll clarify.

There is no "why". When bad things happen to good people, it only hurts you more to ask why, as if there is a reason for such. How to beat this thing and move on is the only pertinent question.

[Michelob]

My first comment will be of thoughts for Coach Pagano. As Irsay put it: God, Family, Football. And that's as it should be.

With that said, I'm just amazed at the cold feeling of this thread. I mean, do you really expect to be a Superbowl contender this year? Even though we're doing better than the Saints, the reality is, nearly the entire team is new. The coaching staff is new. The front office staff is new. And now, our coach has been diagnosed with leukemia. It's yet another test of our team resiliency. But Arians will do the best he can. He may not be the 'perfect' coach; there are likely many more suited. But that's what we have, and we go with it. Arians is known for being aggressive and an 'air hog' that likes to throw the ball a LOT. So be it. I believe Mr. Manning was also a bit of an air hog, and we all know what he did.

How about we let these guys do the job they're hired and paid to do, and we do the job we're supposed to do--cheer our beloved Colts on, come VICTORY or loss. Arians is in an unenviable position, so it's going to be interesting to see what pans out, but he needs our support just as much as Coach Pagano.

I'm sorry...I'll get off my soapbox now. It just cheeses me off when I see all of the nay-sayers that feel the need to rain on our parade. They aren't ALL negative...but still. The guys will go out and give 110% this weekend just like they do EVERY weekend. Let's hope when our 60 minutes is up that the 'Visitor' has more points than the 'Home'.

Thanks for hearing me out. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming already in session....

[superrep1967]

Will BA still call the plays? Because it's tough to do both. So I wonder what Grigson and Irsay are thinking that they'll do about the O-coordinator position.

[jbaron04]

Do u think Arians will make any roster moves like benching zibs for lefeged?

[jbaron04]

Will BA still call the plays? Because it's tough to do both. So I wonder what Grigson and Irsay are thinking that they'll do about the O-coordinator position.

Alot of head coaches call one side of the ball arians can manage my worry is mansky

[PrincetonTiger]

no worries

[Gavin]

I think it should be an oppurtunity for Luck to call the plays while Arians worries about Head Coach duties such as gameplanning and such and Clyde Christensen continues his normal Quarterback Coach duties, I think as little change as possible given the circumstances is best

[GoColts8818]

Do u think Arians will make any roster moves like benching zibs for lefeged?

I think he'll leave it to the DC to make that call. Frankly I don't think Pagano had much to do with the offense. So I am guessing Arians pretty much ran that show anyways so I am guessing he'll keep doing that and lean a little more on Christensen because of his history of being an OC. As for the defense I think he's just going to trust his DC and let him pretty much call the shots on that end of things. It will probably take a few weeks to get things sorted out on that front.

[BrentMc11]

I'll clarify.

There is no "why". When bad things happen to good people, it only hurts you more to ask why, as if there is a reason for such. How to beat this thing and move on is the only pertinent question.

Who in the world RUK.....do you think you are? Leave your loving touch!

[ruksak]

Who in the world RUK.....do you think you are? Leave your loving touch!

I'm not sure what you mean?

[BrentMc11]

A sad day.... So happy to have an S close!

[JoKeR]

I'll clarify.

There is no "why". When bad things happen to good people, it only hurts you more to ask why, as if there is a reason for such. How to beat this thing and move on is the only pertinent question.

Right on

[YOUR GM]

I'll clarify.

There is no "why". When bad things happen to good people, it only hurts you more to ask why, as if there is a reason for such. How to beat this thing and move on is the only pertinent question.

I knew what you were baiting at. You can cast your reel in another direction, though. I'm not biting

[ruksak]

I knew what you were baiting at. You can cast your reel in another direction, though. I'm not biting

Oh. I'm sorry you feel that way.

I don't like fighting with fellow fans and this certainly isn't the time for such things.

I honestly only meant to address the "woe-is-me" comments I've been reading on the forums and/or the sentiment of "why". As many of us have, I too have had bad things happen that have turned my life upside-down. Asking "why" only seemed to keep me down.

I only meant to address the "why" question and nothing else.

I apologize if you think I was taking a shot at you or your belief's. I'll ask a mod to delete the comment in question as it was admittedly poorly worded and might cause people to think I was making an anti-religious statement.

[jbaron04]

I think he'll leave it to the DC to make that call. Frankly I don't think Pagano had much to do with the offense. So I am guessing Arians pretty much ran that show anyways so I am guessing he'll keep doing that and lean a little more on Christensen because of his history of being an OC. As for the defense I think he's just going to trust his DC and let him pretty much call the shots on that end of things. It will probably take a few weeks to get things sorted out on that front.

Zibs is only starting because he knows pagano now we can bench him

[YOUR GM]

Oh. I'm sorry you feel that way.

I don't like fighting with fellow fans and this certainly isn't the time for such things.

I honestly only meant to address the "woe-is-me" comments I've been reading on the forums and/or the sentiment of "why". As many of us have, I too have had bad things happen that have turned my life upside-down. I only meant to address the "why" question and nothing else.

I apologize if you think I was taking a shot at you or your belief's. I'll ask a mod to delete the comment in question as it was admittedly poorly worded and might cause people to think I was making an anti-religious statement.

I gotcha. I just thought it was odd you quoted only the 1st sentence of my post. Made it seem like you were angling at a religious debate. The, "Dear God, why?..." was really meant more as an expression of frustration, than it was a literal question.

We're good, though. Thanks for clarifying

[ruksak]

I gotcha. I just thought it was odd you quoted only the 1st sentence of my post. Made it seem like you were angling at a religious debate. The, "Dear God, why?..." was really meant more as an expression of frustration, than it was a literal question.

We're good, though. Thanks for clarifying

No prob friend. I reported my own post (how weird) and hopefully it'll get removed, because on second look it seemed quite questionable. Thanks for being cool about it though.

[jvan1973]

I think it should be an oppurtunity for Luck to call the plays while Arians worries about Head Coach duties such as gameplanning and such and Clyde Christensen continues his normal Quarterback Coach duties, I think as little change as possible given the circumstances is best

so you want the rookie qb to call the offense? that seems like a fantastic idea..

[Gavin]

so you want the rookie qb to call the offense? that seems like a fantastic idea..

He already knows most of whats been installed and probably more, I think the real issue is not many if anyone else does and he can help with pointing and directing where people need to be more then likely

[jvan1973]

He already knows most of whats been installed and probably more, I think the real issue is not many if anyone else does and he can help with pointing and directing where people need to be more then likely

he has played three games in the NFL.. arians has been coaching longer than he has been alive. also how would you suggest andrew call for different personnel? you have to have a coach sending in the packages and personnel. you may,want to rethink your strategy

[Superman]

Because it's midseason, I prefer that Arians continues calling the offensive plays for the rest of the season. I'm normally opposed to the head coach calling plays on either side of the ball, but I think this is an exception. If anything, I would like to see Arians hire an assistant to be his right hand man for the purposes of game management.

Something else just came to mind: For Tom Moore's last two or three years here, he split play calling with Christensen. I believe Clyde called the goal line plays, right? I'm not itching to hand Clyde more responsibility, especially calling plays, given how he made decisions last season. But I could see a role-sharing situation like that working out. It's not ideal, but none of this is.

[Superman]

he has played three games in the NFL.. arians has been coaching longer than he has been alive. also how would you suggest andrew call for different personnel? you have to have a coach sending in the packages and personnel. you may,want to rethink your strategy

It's not doable. It's just not.

[BrentMc11]

Yeah, I do not know how much more people want Luck to throw out there. Having our rookie QB dropping back an average 42 times a game should be enough. Do we really want him throwing almost 50 times a game?

No, Arians needs to get our offensive line up to speed and actually block for our RBs so we can actually run more consistent and bring down the amount of time Luck has to throw.

I expect gameplan wise not much will change with Arians in charge.

I kind of liked 38 passes by Peyton Manning and 38 runs.......I wonder if that qualifies as a balanced attack?

Seriously......there will be many audibles based on where Mathews is coming from......I feel that Luck is going to be forced out of the pocket....and once again forced to run. Expect at least one HUGE play when Luck catches Packers off guard.....I smell an Avery bomb a comin.....

[ColtJ82]

I kind of liked 38 passes by Peyton Manning and 38 runs.......I wonder if that qualifies as a balanced attack?

Seriously......there will be many audibles based on where Mathews is coming from......I feel that Luck is going to be forced out of the pocket....and once again forced to run. Expect at least one HUGE play when Luck catches Packers off guard.....I smell an Avery bomb a comin.....

I wouldn't be surprised if that bomb takes place on the first offensive play by the Colts. I used to love it when Peyton started the game with a bomb to Marvin. It generally set the tone for a great Sunday afternoon/evening.

[BrentMc11]

I wouldn't be surprised if that bomb takes place on the first offensive play by the Colts. I used to love it when Peyton started the game with a bomb to Marvin. It generally set the tone for a great Sunday afternoon/evening.

My back-yard favorite from 'Bert Jones to Roger Carr too....'

[jskinnz]

I think it should be an oppurtunity for Luck to call the plays while Arians worries about Head Coach duties such as gameplanning and such and Clyde Christensen continues his normal Quarterback Coach duties, I think as little change as possible given the circumstances is best

Having a rookie QB call the plays, and I assume you mean all of them, I think falls outside of the "little change as possible" line of thinking.

[oldunclemark]

I'll clarify.

There is no "why". When bad things happen to good people, it only hurts you more to ask why, as if there is a reason for such. How to beat this thing and move on is the only pertinent question.

That's the destination.....ruk....but you have to take the journey..

You have to ask why.....about everything....but expecially soemthing like this

You deserve the right to ask why.....and come up with something that works (or doenst work) for you.

..and tells you what to do...

[oldunclemark]

I kind of liked 38 passes by Peyton Manning and 38 runs.......I wonder if that qualifies as a balanced attack?

Seriously......there will be many audibles based on where Mathews is coming from......I feel that Luck is going to be forced out of the pocket....and once again forced to run. Expect at least one HUGE play when Luck catches Packers off guard.....I smell an Avery bomb a comin.....

38-38..That's my kinda balance...!!!

I keep saying this...look around every week..40-50 passes.....

establishing the run...is like reruns of 'Flamingo Road'/////very 1970s...

[BrentMc11]

38-38..That's my kinda balance...!!!

I keep saying this...look around every week..40-50 passes.....

establishing the run...is like reruns of 'Flamingo Road'/////very 1970s...

Good one!!!

I am excited for Sunday's game.....wondering aloud if Shipley will get the shot at center as in practice....some of the best pre-season runs by Ballard were with Shipley road grading like he did at Penn State...

I hope for a semblance of balance....which means we are at least running well....I am envisioning more designed roll-outs away from Head and Shoulders Mathews.

[BrentMc11]

Pagano is in ICU for 6 weeks, and he is rolling up his sleeves for his life, family and football family! This is our feisty coach! He WILL persevere! Grigson will work 24 hrs a day....players will kick it up another notch for their Colt Leader!

As to the topic, Arians has the experience.....no better time to no huddle the opposing teams into oblivion. Open it up....Flleener, Allen, TY....and our HOF'er Reggie Wayne!.....Avery...bring it on! Throw some bubbles to DB....lets play Colts football for Coach Pagano! Who is in???????? :shoe: :throwback: :colts: :nfl: :ribbon:

We are with you Coach!!!!!!

OK....need a Colts helmet with an orange ribbon....if only for forums......and and NFL ribbon too for Chuck!!! We are with ya coach!

[Andy]

Im finally back!!

I think the Colts found the right man. People here have given him crap for some of the play calls, but the man is experienced, intelligent, and knows how to run a team (HC of a D1 college team in the 80s).

Im happy he was chosen.

[amazingcolts]

I don't know. It's too hard to tell until we actually get a few games in. As many of you guys have said, the players, coaches, etc. will more than likely be in shock. Yes, I would like to see more throwing, but luck's throwing it enough as it is. I say we just stay positive (even though it might be tough) for the players, coaches, and more so, Pagano.

[Gavin]

Having a rookie QB call the plays, and I assume you mean all of them, I think falls outside of the "little change as possible" line of thinking.

I wonder if he has free reign to audible as he sees fit, I think he should have that option

[jvan1973]

I wonder if he has free reign to audible as he sees fit, I think he should have that option

I dont think so.. they have ran into stacked boxes several times.

[Gavin]

I dont think so.. they have ran into stacked boxes several times.

mhhm dont I know it, I have said several times to call a slant when we get those stacked boxes, pitch it out to Donald, have Fleener or Allen chip a Linebacker and go out on a short route to gain some yards to make linebackers and Safeties think twice about stacking the box, Oh well it is what it is I guess but to me it just seem logical

[Jules]

I am fine with Arians taking over.

I just am still bummed out over Pagano. But, this is the best we can do considering the circumstances. The Colts will fight hard.

[manningstheman]

Ok, so Arian is our coach now. So, stop acting like Luck is a pocket passer. Yes, he is good at it. But, let him be more Big Ben like. Let him run around more. That is what he is great at. I am not saying let him run, just let him move around more.

[YOUR GM]

Ok, so Arian is our coach now. So, stop acting like Luck is a pocket passer. Yes, he is good at it. But, let him be more Big Ben like. Let him run around more. That is what he is great at. I am not saying let him run, just let him move around more.

None of Ben's runs were designed plays when Arians was with him. Mostly just him hanging onto the ball too long, being forced to scramble out of the pocket and making a big play out of improvisation. Considering how good Luck has looked so far evading the rush (with poor protection), I'd say he's moving around quite well as it is. I don't know how many drives he's extended, just from his pocket presence and scrambling when a play is broken. What more can you expect from him, really?

[manningstheman]

None of Ben's runs were designed plays when Arians was with him. Mostly just him hanging onto the ball too long, being forced to scramble out of the pocket and making a big play out of improvisation. Considering how good Luck has looked so far evading the rush (with poor protection), I'd say he's moving around quite well as it is. I don't know how many drives he's extended, just from his pocket presence and scrambling when a play is broken. What more can you expect from him, really?

I think I didnt explain myself well enought. That is not what I mean. Make sure Luck has the understanding if nothing is there, Its great to move outside and find your reciever. That seems why he has been so good at the end of these games. He feels the pressure and runs to his outsides. He looks really good like that. Its ok to have some plays set up where he does that more often. Dont make him feel like he has to stay in the pocket. During most the games, it looks like he feels he has to stay in the pocket. He takes sacks or tosses the ball out of bounce. Let the kid be himself for now. He moved around alot at Standford. I am not saying he or Big Ben had "running plays". They just are really good at moving around the pocket and out side pocket. Our O line isnt that great yet. This is something that could help that situation.