Who will be the next HC of the Indianapolis Colts?

[2006Coltsbestever]

Imagine if Peyton was our next HC? Imagine how fired up this whole fan base would be! He has the mind for it but not sure he would want to do it. Just something to think about it.

[crazycolt1]

4 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Imagine if Peyton was our next HC? Imagine how fired up this whole fan base would be! He has the mind for it but not sure he would want to do it. Just something to think about it.

Now why would Payton want to be a head coach? He has already said he wanted to spend time with his family and a head coaching job wouldn't allow the time needed for that. I jus have a feeling if Payton gets back into football it will be a GM or a part owner position.

[ReMeDy]

50 minutes ago, crazycolt1 said:

Now why would Payton want to be a head coach? He has already said he wanted to spend time with his family and a head coaching job wouldn't allow the time needed for that. I jus have a feeling if Payton gets back into football it will be a GM or a part owner position.

 

*Cough* It's Peyton btw. Sorry, minor gripe :D.

[Dark Superman]

I would love someone with the intensity of Bill Cowher to be our next coach.

[BR-549]

4 hours ago, Dark Superman said:

I would love someone with the intensity of Bill Cowher to be our next coach.

Just watching the spit fly out of his mouth in slow motion is enough to get anyone ready to play football

 

One of my favorite coaches 

[Lucky Colts Fan]

Robert Montgomery Knight.

 

The General!!!

 

"ANOTHER SACK??!?!"

 

"HEY! OLINE! GET OVER HERE!"

 

"Son, if you allow one more sack..."

[tncoltsfan57]

On 10/17/2017 at 12:32 PM, JColts72 said:

Same topic for several years now. But my 2 cents, Pats OC

Agreed, Josh Daniels would be my choice hands down.

 

[Mr. Irrelevant]

This is totally off topic, but I kinda like how Mike Tomlin handle things. Tough in the right way.

[DaColts85]

17 minutes ago, Mr. Irrelevant said:

This is totally off topic, but I kinda like how Mike Tomlin handle things. Tough in the right way.

It looks to be tough, we will see though.  He can still easily speak out or continue to hit the social media forum for trade talks.  Or just pop hot again and ride off into the sunset...lol

[richard pallo]

I don't see Jim hiring a first time head coach this time around.  Even if Toub and Ballard are close.  I think it will be a former SB winning coach.  The big name college and former NFL head coaches would also make sense but their current positions are top tier and they have full control.  Very unlikely to leave right now.  Unless we trade for a former SB winning coach that is currently coaching, which is highly unlikely, that doesn't leave too many options.  Jim is going to want to make a splash for the fans and bring excitement back into the organization.  Out of all the former SB coaches that are not coaching and working elsewhere, for instance the broadcast booth, there is only one candidate that "I can foresee going back to coaching" that would generate the excitement that Jim will want to bring back to the Colts.  That former coach is Jon Gruden.  There were reports there were discussions last year.  This year I think Jim has put in place a GM who I think Gruden would love to work with and this year I think Jim gets his charismatic former SB winning coach to coach the Colts.  

[BullsColtsFan1]

 

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On a serious note, a change is needed.  I am not sure who I prefer?  A fresh new face would be a good start.  I know fans on here have thrown out Harbaugh, Toub, Arians and Gruden.  I'll be curious.  Barring a miracle, no way Chuck returns. 

[MikChiken]

All I want is a coach who will take chances and be an aggressor. A coach who will keep his foot on the gas pedal. This is the NFL, not the peewees. I don't care if we are up 21 in the 3rd I'm throwing that ball deep to Hilton and nobody will stop me. We lose games because we play not to lose, we don't play to win. Its about putting the most points up until the clock hits 0. Our goal is to score first, defend second. 

[Nadine]

15 minutes ago, Mick12Maher said:

I don't care if we are up 21 in the 3rd I'm throwing that ball deep to Hilton and nobody will stop me.

Suit up!

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, Nadine said:

Suit up!

 yep, the Rook needs to suit up I agree  

[ReMeDy]

1 hour ago, Mick12Maher said:

All I want is a coach who will take chances and be an aggressor. A coach who will keep his foot on the gas pedal. This is the NFL, not the peewees. I don't care if we are up 21 in the 3rd I'm throwing that ball deep to Hilton and nobody will stop me. We lose games because we play not to lose, we don't play to win. Its about putting the most points up until the clock hits 0. Our goal is to score first, defend second. 

 

Well yea, but it takes time to develop a deep route, which puts unneeded pressure on your QB, so nah I'd rather just run it up 21.

[richard pallo]

If Luck doesn't play this year the team and fans are going to be in a real funk.  He will need to hire a coach that will get the fans excited again and help sell tickets and help attract free agents.  First time HC candidates like Toub make no sense IMO.  He has to make a splash with a big time name that gives the team instant credibility again. 

[RomanianColtsFan]

What would it take to get Bill Belichick? Never mind, dreams.

Back to Earth, I would'd mind if Colts gave McMahon a chance in case Pagano is fired mid season. 

[richard pallo]

1 hour ago, RomanianColtsFan said:

What would it take to get Bill Belichick? Never mind, dreams.

Back to Earth, I would'd mind if Colts gave McMahon a chance in case Pagano is fired mid season. 

Who is McMahon?

[tucky89]

13 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

Who is McMahon?

Maybe Vince McMahon? 

[CR91]

Big advocate of josh mcdaniels. Him and luck together would kill defenses and we would actually learn to take advantage of matchups 

[Jason_]

2 hours ago, CR91 said:

Big advocate of josh mcdaniels. Him and luck together would kill defenses and we would actually learn to take advantage of matchups 

 

I am definitely warming up to this idea

[SLILLINGTON10]

37 minutes ago, J@son said:

 

I am definitely warming up to this idea

Who would McDaniels want as his coordinators?

[Jason_]

1 hour ago, SLILLINGTON10 said:

Who would McDaniels want as his coordinators?

 

Excellent question 

[ReMeDy]

2 hours ago, SLILLINGTON10 said:

Who would McDaniels want as his coordinators?

 

He should command the offense himself. He's a god among men.

[GusFring]

James Franklin

 

[DaColts85]

4 hours ago, GusFring said:

James Franklin

 

Hey each year you have the talk of college coaches jumping to the NFL.  This guy has been doing very well for himself.  I doubt he goes anywhere though.  Similar to Dabo and Clemson.  Interesting name in the hat though.  There are a few college guys who names will probably be brought up, regardless if they are actually interested.

 

Harbaugh

Saban

Kirby Smart

Franklin

Maybe even Sweeney

How about the Belichick (attempted) clone himself, Brain Kelly 

 

Just throwing some names in the mix for thoughts really...

[RollerColt]

I'm warming up to the idea of Josh McDaniels. Jim Harbaugh? Less and less if all the stories are true. Maybe they aren't.

 

Still on the fence about Gruden... Though he does seem to genuinely like Luck. The rest of the organization? 

 

It's going to be a hard sell, because we will most likely be rebuilding next season in addition to now. 

[chrisfarley]

On 10/17/2017 at 1:13 PM, The Fish said:

If Harbaugh doesn't beat Penn St. on Saturday there's a chance he's available. I didn't think that would be the case. Now you have to figure out if you want him and all of his *charm*.

 

If Ballard want's Taub, that's fine. I have no idea if he's any good, but I'll accept that he'd have an idea where I wouldn't.

i think it will be Taub.  you've got a few good years out of luck (if he heals all the way up and stays that way -- unlikely based on protection)..... and if the Colts can somehow not screw up the Jacoby Brissett thing, and keep him, it would be enticing for Taub to come here.  Unfortunately, we get a coach learning to be a head coach (remind you of anyone?)

[DaColts85]

6 hours ago, J@son said:

 

Excellent question 

Of the names being mentioned I would like to have McDaniels but this is something that is extremely interesting.  Who would he pull in to be his DC?  I see him being the HC/OC anyways but very curious who he could pull in the mix as his staff.  Would he keep Shotty to work with Luck still?  Perplexing to say the least...

[richard pallo]

5 hours ago, ReMeDy said:

 

He should command the offense himself. He's a god among men.

I could warm up to the idea of McDaniels if he called the plays himself like Sean Payton.  That is one of his strengths and he should keep it.  I still have a feeling Jim will want to make a bigger splash and will try again for Gruden.  I think it's more likely McDaniels will wait for Bellicheck to retire.  

[DaColts85]

2 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

I could warm up to the idea of McDaniels if he called the plays himself like Sean Payton.  That is one of his strengths and he should keep it.  I still have a feeling Jim will want to make a bigger splash and will try again for Gruden.  I think it's more likely McDaniels will wait for Bellicheck to retire.  

I do not disagree with this thought.  That being said McDaniels is not guaranteed anything when Belichick steps away.  They might stick with a defensive mind and hire Matt Patricia.  Who knows!

[richard pallo]

6 minutes ago, chrisfarley said:

i think it will be Taub.  you've got a few good years out of luck (if he heals all the way up and stays that way -- unlikely based on protection)..... and if the Colts can somehow not screw up the Jacoby Brissett thing, and keep him, it would be enticing for Taub to come here.  Unfortunately, we get a coach learning to be a head coach (remind you of anyone?)

That's why I don't see Taub. I think Jim wants a bigger name and a big splash to excite the fans again and maybe even attract some free agents.  I think FA would love to play for a coach like Gruden versus an unknown like Taub.  

[MikChiken]

18 hours ago, ReMeDy said:

 

Well yea, but it takes time to develop a deep route, which puts unneeded pressure on your QB, so nah I'd rather just run it up 21.

That's kind of an exaggerated statement maybe. I'm just trying to get my point that I want a coach who has the fire and drive to lay it on opponents instead of playing not to lose. I'm sick of the conservative play calling and running Gore up the middle every down when we have a lead. Do some screens, out routes, pitch it to Mack. We need some excitement.

[MikChiken]

My top choice would have to be Josh McDaniels because of what he does with the Pats offence. Yes, he has Tom Brady. Yes, he has had some pretty good receivers. But when they have no namers out there it doesn't seem like they miss a beat. That's because he plays to the players STRENGTH. Something our coaching staff has NEVER done. 

[richard pallo]

23 minutes ago, Mick12Maher said:

My top choice would have to be Josh McDaniels because of what he does with the Pats offence. Yes, he has Tom Brady. Yes, he has had some pretty good receivers. But when they have no namers out there it doesn't seem like they miss a beat. That's because he plays to the players STRENGTH. Something our coaching staff has NEVER done. 

So far he hasn't played to Dorsett's and Allen's strengths.  I would think Bellicheck isn't to happy about that after the trades he made to get two of our starters. He probably thought he could help them reach their potential.  Wrong so far.

[MikChiken]

1 minute ago, richard pallo said:

So far he hasn't played to Dorsett's and Allen's strengths.  I would think Bellicheck isn't to happy about that after the trades he made to get two of our starters. He probably thought he could help them reach their potential.  Wrong so far.

I feel like he hasn't played to their strengths yet simply because he doesn't really need them. Allen was notorious for drops, he has had the targets. Dorsett hasn't seen the field much. If you look at what he's done with Hogan and Ammendola alone, I think that's been pretty impressive. The running backs is huge to me also. They basically took 2 backups and use them in a rotation to ground and pound defenses. They were effective in their old roles, but I believe they compliment each other and work well together, Which is what Gore and Mack should be doing. But I do agree with you that he hasn't been jump off the paper impressive. 

[RomanianColtsFan]

On 10/24/2017 at 10:10 PM, richard pallo said:

Who is McMahon?

 

I was referring to Tom McMahon, Colts' special teams coordinator.

[RomanianColtsFan]

On 10/24/2017 at 10:24 PM, tucky89 said:

Maybe Vince McMahon? 

Please see above

[Jason_]

21 hours ago, richard pallo said:

So far he hasn't played to Dorsett's and Allen's strengths.  I would think Bellicheck isn't to happy about that after the trades he made to get two of our starters. He probably thought he could help them reach their potential.  Wrong so far.

 

Dorsett was only ever one of our starters because of Moncrief's injury last year.  Prior to being traded, he was looking to be 4th on the depth chart.

[King Colt]

Joe Girardi.