The Colts Coaching Staff [Mega-merge]

[Captain Americolt]

If only this FO wasnt so screwed up. We could probably have Bill Cowher..

[JColts72]

Of course, usual names for coaches on the hot seat; Spags, Raheem, Norv, Andy. He actaully indicated that Caldwell needs a win or two to probably save his job. What are we in; Bizarro World here. Caldwells hot seat should be on high temperature.

[dn4192]

Because we are 1 play away from this season happening again. Overhaul the whole offense.. Put in something simple like a WCO.. Peyton would master it, and substandard QB's can be more efficient in it. Clyde isn't the reason our offense has been good over the years, and his offenses in Tampa were a key reason Dungy was fired there.

Peyton makes our offense efficient, otherwise it is very inefficient.

As long as Peyton is able, I just don't see him allowing any changes in the offense. He has shown that when working it is unstopable and I just think unless we change QB we are looking at the same style of offense under Peyton.

[Superman]

As long as Peyton is able, I just don't see him allowing any changes in the offense. He has shown that when working it is unstopable and I just think unless we change QB we are looking at the same style of offense under Peyton.

Peyton is a player. He doesn't have to allow changes in the offense.

Also, the offense has not be unstoppable. It was running on fumes in 2008 and 2010, and 2009 still wasn't that great on the ground. Our offense needs a lot of work, even with Peyton Manning. The run game is coming along, but we need to polish some things up.

We also need to be prepared for life after Manning. This year should teach us that much, at least.

[The Fish]

I do not follow the NFL long enough (just 5 or so years) to be able to name proper coaches but the next one (next season!) definitely has to have the following characterics:

a ) defensive-minded

b ) enthusiastic

We finally need someone who can clean up the defensive mess that Polian called "working" the other day. And we definitely need someone who does not turn into a pillar of salt as soon as the whistle blows. From what I've heard, read and seen from Fisher so far I think that he would be a good fit - especially if Manning comes back!

Cheers from Germany!

I'd say you'd be a great fit for GM. You have an idea what a good coach does!

Say hi to Germany for me.

[Exodus]

#1. Hes on the hot seat

#2. His contract is up after the year

#3. He is an AMAZING DC

So why not get this guy? The defense was great when he was with the giants. Heck, the rams D hasn't even been that bad. If he is available, i say pick him up for DC, Jim Tressel as HC

[CanuckColtsFan]

Looks like Caldwell might be gone if we go 0-16.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82504d43/article/colts-polian-can-only-hope-caldwell-keeps-coaching-reins

[JaseAiden23]

Just wondering if anyone has anything on Jim or his position on the staff?

[-JJ-]

Heck a lot better than ya got now:)

[CanuckColtsFan]

I'm not sure his scheme fits with our personnel.

We do have good tackling linebackers now. So that would help.

[dn4192]

I think "whom" they will bring in will be determined what style of defense the Polians want the Colts to run. Does this guy fit that?

[dn4192]

I think at this point neither Polian nor Irsay have decided. I think come the end of the season, all three men will sit down and discuss the past season, what happen, why it happen and what is needed to not repeat or even come close to a losing season. I think then Polian and Irsay may see what other options are out there and then wait to see what the final word on Peyton is before making a final call on Caldwell. Since there really isn't any rush, I don't think we will see a Monday firing the day after the Jax game.

[19colt]

Sure hope it will be HC

[bap1331]

just like Caldwell. Its the same as when we avoid going into free agency for players unless its an emergency. All i hear is...Spagnoulo? Fisher? Todd Haley? Unless of course the whole organization is fired...lol. I wonder if Caldwell is going to get demoted or just straight out fired. It would really suck to be him because i dont think anyone will hire him after...

[bavanlan]

No Polian has a huge ego, trust me my family has had to deal with him with family issues.

And yet they co-existed on the competition committee, with both persons alternating as the chair.

You can have ego as long as you have mutual respect, which there is between Fisher and Polian.

[Smitto]

Colts know he's not gonna win any games, they are just saying that so just in case there are any caldwell lovers left they can say caldwell had his chance to win in the last three games.

[dn4192]

And yet they co-existed on the competition committee, with both persons alternating as the chair.

You can have ego as long as you have mutual respect, which there is between Fisher and Polian.

They probably do, but there is a huge difference in working with someone on a committe and being someone's boss.

[luvdacolts67]

I like it

[deedub75]

If Polian "hopes" that Caldwell can keep the job then that means Caldwell hasn't given any reason as to why he should be kept. At this point, at 0-13, what could he do to keep his job?

[JColts72]

Yeah, the Caldwell lovers in the front office

[deedub75]

Of course, usual names for coaches on the hot seat; Spags, Raheem, Norv, Andy. He actaully indicated that Caldwell needs a win or two to probably save his job. What are we in; Bizarro World here. Caldwells hot seat should be on high temperature.

Chargers will probably win out, make the playoffs somehow and save his job as usual. Caldwell's seat should have burned up by now he's sitting on the floor. How could a win or two possibly save his job?

[Matthew Jarrett]

Oh, no thank you, although I've suspected that was the plan from the outset. He was a scapegoat in Columbus, but has zero credentials beyond coaching a college team that only plays with a hand-picked cupcake schedule in a cupcake conference. If you want a mediocre college coach, keep what you have.

[JColts72]

SD making that annual playoff push, but right about Caldwell's seat. So a win or two, will not only save his position, but knowing the unstable mind of Polian and wannbe hippie Jim, they give Caldwell another 4 years to stay on.

[JColts72]

He may stay on as Luck and Manning's QB coach

[CanuckColtsFan]

In most cases its best to get rid of the old Coach. He can still be viewed as a leader and if his opinions differ there can be organizational problems. Since I don't believe Caldwell has a big personality he could stay in the org. Doubtful

[dn4192]

The actual contract status right now of Caldwell may play against him. With only 1 year left, it is easier for Irsay to eat that final year, it's tough for any coach no matter how well or poorly the team is playing to be coaching in the final year of his contract with no guarnetees of a renewel. So it could end up just being his contract that brings to an end the Caldwell era and not so much the play of the team...

[21isSuperman]

I don't get why people want Tressel so much. What has he done that shows he will be a good NFL coach? I don't follow college ball too closely, but I just assume that if he were as good as people say he is, he would have been more sought after like Harbaugh from Stanford

[GwinnettColt]

I agree. Caldwell will either stay or they will promote from within. No FA, no new coach. Murphy at DC. That's the Polian way.

[CR91]

thats not a new coach thats a new puppet

[21isSuperman]

I wouldn't mind seeing him as the Colts DC. He did well with the Giants and they also run a 4-3. Del Rio's defenses in Jacksonville were also pretty good.

[GwinnettColt]

I might be ok with him at OC since he has an offense background.

I really want them to pull in a new DC (Spags, Del rio) and a new HC (Fisher), but they probably won't.

[SubZero]

As DC id like spagnola, he finds beast linebackers, he gets pass rushing monsters, and he specializes in DBs.

The rams lost there 3 best corners to IR and they rank 8th in pass D. 8TH that is honestly crazy

[GwinnettColt]

No, no, no. Polian is at Kelly Temp. Services staffing the coaching positions.

I really think that Dungy was better than people give him credit for. He could inspire the team and although the D wasn't great, it was much better than it's been in the past couple of years.

[bayone]

1. Depending on if Peyton can play will determine how we approach the draft

2. Depding on if Peyton can play will determine the coaching style needed

3. Why the rush?

hope u r correct , obviously a critical issue to find the right personnel

[deedub75]

How much does Caldwell make anyway? I hope it's not more than $8.00 an hour.

[deedub75]

Why don't we all put our money together, buy the team from Irsay and do what no one else has the guts to do???????????

[vinatierifan4]

Didn't Irsay say he hopes caldwell keeps his job or something, but then he idicated pretty much if they went 0 and 16 he would lose his job. well thats how i took it anyway..

[vinatierifan4]

Maybe as a DC but not as a HC. Isn't this the same guy that called us out for not playing well in the preseason?

[jskinnz]

He may stay on as Luck and Manning's QB coach

Dear God. No chance he would stay on.

[cmgww]

Didn't Irsay say he hopes caldwell keeps his job or something, but then he idicated pretty much if they went 0 and 16 he would lose his job. well thats how i took it anyway..

Polian said that on his radio show last night.