Time For Pagano To Build A Solid Staff

[Dtman513]

I do like the hiring of Pagano, I think that means bigger and better things for the defense.

My only concern, is that I hope this doesn't parallel the situation that happened in St.Louis....A defensive coordinator becoming head coach with a rookie QB in the mix.....Steve Spagnuolo and Sam Bradford....

Spagnuolo lasted 2 seasons with the Rams and had a record of 10-38

With the looming drafting of Andrew Luck, this draws the parallel like I mentioned about St. Louis. A rookie head coach and his rookie QB. I hope that Pagano can build a solid coaching staff to compliment whatever QB takes the field and create a solid defense as well.

Obviously, offense isn't a big concern if Manning comes back because he basically runs the offense. I'm talking more along the hypothetical of "What If?" regarding Manning.

But, as for the future of the franchaise, I hope Pagano can make it work so we can get back to winning.

[Happy2BeHere]

I absolutely feel your sediment of a "likely" situation...but in all respect I think the Colts are built differently than the Rams and I believe that Pagano is superior than Spagnuolo in "potentional" for a head coach...of course thats all just a personal opinion but I get exactly what you are saying.

[jgstriker]

I think the winning culture here will have a big impact. we will have alot of veteran players with alot of experience of winning around luck and the new staff. The rams do not have that.

[jvan1973]

Im kind of excited to see the Colts move towards a solid defense.. Hopefully he can be as successfull at turning the d around as Wade Phillips was in Houston this year..

[Go Blue Horseshoe]

Very excited about this move. We may not see immediate results with so many new components to this team, but the future is very bright. Can't wait to see what other moves are made in the offseason, and to see how the draft goes. 2012 is going to be a very interesting year.

[21isSuperman]

One of the problems in St Louis was the lack of playmakers for Bradford. He had no one to throw the ball to. Their defense was alright, led by Long and Laurinitis, but their offense was brutal. Not only could they not protect Bradford, but they couldn't provide him with many weapons. I don't think that'll be an issue here

[GatorColts]

Colts need to go out and try and get the best OC out there. Pagano will bring the D, now need a great OC!

[LUCK TO THE COLTS]

Colts need to go out and try and get the best OC out there. Pagano will bring the D, now need a great OC!

yup

[Captain Americolt]

Any good QB-developing OCs out there? I think we could use one if we take Luck. The thought of Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez, or Spags and Bradford, being compared to what Pagano and Luck may be scares me..

[johnintn]

Exciting times for sure, waiting to see who he gets to help him shore up the defense. I believe he will want current OC to make some changes, if he don't, he maybe gone as well. I think he'll want a more conservative offense.

[YOUR GM]

Exciting times for sure, waiting to see who he gets to help him shore up the defense. I believe he will want current OC to make some changes, if he don't, he maybe gone as well. I think he'll want a more conservative offense.

More conventional? Fine. More conservative? God, I hope not. That's been just as much a part of our problem over the years as the vanilla defense. I'd like to see an aggressive play caller come in as our next o-coordinator. Tired of seeing the Colts settle for field goals on 4th down at the 1 yard line. This team needs swagger on both sides of the ball

[johnintn]

More conventional? Fine. More conservative? God, I hope not. That's been just as much a part of our problem over the years as the vanilla defense. I'd like to see an aggressive play caller come in as our next o-coordinator. Tired of seeing the Colts settle for field goals on 4th down at the 1 yard line. This team needs swagger on both sides of the ball

In the past the team scored pretty quick. You want to rest the defense, especially while trying to improve that side of the ball. There are times to be aggressive for sure. I like scoring but it does no good if you score 35 and give up 38

[ThatOneColtFan]

Ray Lewis had only good things about him in his Pro Bowl interview.

[YOUR GM]

In the past the team scored pretty quick. You want to rest the defense, especially while trying to improve that side of the ball. There are times to be aggressive for sure. I like scoring but it does no good if you score 35 and give up 38

Well, obviously, I don't want us to be stupid on offense and go for it on every 4th down. I'd just like to see a coordinator who would at least consider going for it, rather than signaling for the kicker every time by default. We got too predictable on offense, and I'd like to see a guy come in here and bring a little elusiveness to our play calling. A good example would be Jim Harbaugh calling that Qb sweep TD run for Smith against the Saints when conventional wisdom says that that was a passing down and distance. Perfect call against a blitz happy coordinator who gambles too much. We need somebody with the moxie and courage to think outside the box.

[Malakai432]

My vote goes to Rob Lowe for special teams coach......