Report: Colts interviewed Baylor Coach Matt Rhule this week (Merge)

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

1 hour ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

This literally makes no sense.

 

The only way it makes sense is if Rhule is being interviewed for a lesser job, perhaps at the request of an HC candidate.      So, perhaps Rhule as a possible OC?      Richards is apparently out in Seattle.     Maybe he is interviewed as our DC?

 

Irsay and Ballard literally could NOT introduce Matt Rhule to the media as the new HC of the Colts.   An Impossibility.

 

There has to be much, MUCH more to this than meets the eye.....

 

If he is an IL coach maybe to Gage if he would leave Baylor to coach the OL

[LockeDown]

Maybe it wasn't reported because it's no big deal.  Maybe Ballard heard about him, wanted to meet him and down the road they want him in a different capacity. 

[Fluke_33]

27 minutes ago, Four2itus said:

Just think of the possibilities.....

 

Overrhuled

 

The golden Rhule

 

we Rhule!

 

Rhule of thumb

 

 

Doyle Rhules

[John Waylon]

Uh. What?

 

Is this a hidden camera prank?

 

Good try. It was slightly humorous. Let's move on now. 

[Mel Kiper's Hair]

And the forum went...

[a06cc]

27 minutes ago, Fluke_33 said:

Doyle Rhules

Awesome comment! We have a Mack to go with our Hooker. Imagine if we get both Chubbs. I’d surely have one myself. Plus we already have Luck. Heard he stayed at a Hilton while he was overseas. 

[Stephen]

Rue as oline coach jeff fisher as head coach lol

[dodsworth]

Does Rhule run a west coast offense? Maybe he is a coordinator possibility?

[Shive]

8 minutes ago, Stephen said:

Rue as oline coach jeff fisher as head coach lol

[jameszeigler834]

2 hours ago, MarquisJ said:

went 1-11 in 2017 

Baylor is rebuilding that's why they went 1-11 he was pretty good at temple.

[jameszeigler834]

But for nfl head coach considering he was decent at temple but he still has an under .500 record as a college coach not nfl head coach material is my final answer on that subject.

[Coltsfanforlife12]

12 minutes ago, jameszeigler834 said:

Baylor is rebuilding that's why they went 1-11 he was pretty good at temple.

He also won in one of the lowest conferences.  Stop trying to defend this like it was a good interview it wasn’t...

[2006Coltsbestever]

The Indianapolis Colts want to introduce their new HeadCoach, Mr Matthew Rhule!

 

 

 

Just joking.

 

-I actually probably should joke like that  

[IinD]

1 hour ago, Stephen said:

Rue as oline coach jeff fisher as head coach lol

I wouldn't even be able to 'give him a chance'...

 

That would suck. 

[Superman]

Ballard said in the presser that he doesn't judge  coach solely based on the win/loss record where the coach comes from. If he did, Rhule wouldn't be allowed in the city, based on Baylor's record. 

[Dilger85]

28 minutes ago, Coltsfanforlife12 said:

He also won in one of the lowest conferences.  Stop trying to defend this like it was a good interview it wasn’t...

He is a talented football coach. Back to back 10 win seasons at Temple is like the NFL equivalent of turning around the Browns. I don’t think he is ready but can see why intrigue was there. 

[Aaron86]

2 hours ago, 1959Colts said:

 

Yeah, because Irsay is very level headed.

You just can't help it can you.

[Dilger85]

He is on my list for ND if/when Kelly leaves. Really impressed with him just might be more of a college coach. 

[Mr.NotSoCreative]

Id say for offensive line coach at best.

[azcolt]

Rhule and Toub must have the same agent and that agent is a genius. Joking aside, the guy is a very good coach who made a dumb career move taking over a Baylor program gutted by sanctions.

[needanoline63]

4 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

This literally makes no sense.

 

The only way it makes sense is if Rhule is being interviewed for a lesser job, perhaps at the request of an HC candidate.      So, perhaps Rhule as a possible OC?      Richards is apparently out in Seattle.     Maybe he is interviewed as our DC?

 

Irsay and Ballard literally could NOT introduce Matt Rhule to the media as the new HC of the Colts.   An Impossibility.

 

There has to be much, MUCH more to this than meets the eye.....

 

Seriously. It’s there last chance to get it right while Luck is still there. No way they make the savior the Baylor head coach

[azcolt]

3 hours ago, krunk said:

No interview for Toub, but Matt Rhule gets one. I'm sure Toub is steaming.

AV must be equally PO’d. He could have been a great kicker with Toub in charge.

[Jackie Daytona]

7 minutes ago, azcolt said:

AV must be equally PO’d. He could have been a great kicker with Toub in charge.

Surely you jest?

[Carlos Danger]

21 minutes ago, Shafty138 said:

Surely you jest?

 

 

I never jest...

 

and don't call me Shirley...

 

Couldn't resist.

[Buck Showalter]

17 minutes ago, Carlos Danger said:

 

 

I never jest...

 

and don't call me Shirley...

 

Couldn't resist.

Would've been a crime to pass up an Airplane reference!!!

[loudnproudcolt]

Waiting for the forum to explode because he is now one of the candidates.If Indy Star is running a story about him, they must be considering him. As far as everyone saying Irsay would not allow it, from everything I have read, this is Ballard's decision. You may want to peruse the article, since at the bottom, Keefer says he thinks Toub will still be interviewed. I think Ballard is going to look under every rock. He is very diligent, and who knows maybe he is looking to hire one of the guys as an assistant coach, or something no one has thought about.

 

Look, I have no idea how good of a coach Rhule is, but he is highly thought of in College coaching circles. Baylor hired him for that specific reason, since the mess they had, and what he did at Temple. I don't think he has enough experience on the NFL level, but unlike this forum, I think Ballard knows a little more than I do about what he wants and is looking for in a coach. Whatever his decision, I trust him. We have no idea how good of a coach Rhule can or could be. All we have is judgments and who we each would prefer.

 

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/01/10/3-things-know-colts-coaching-candidate-matt-rhule/1022883001/

[esmort]

2 hours ago, azcolt said:

AV must be equally PO’d. He could have been a great kicker with Toub in charge.

 

I doubt AV cares ... Toub would not have much effect on AV.

[zibby43]

3 hours ago, jameszeigler834 said:

Baylor is rebuilding that's why they went 1-11 he was pretty good at temple.

 

Pretty good at Temple . . . I agree . . . but that's a bit of an understatement.

 

Temple football was a dumpster fire and Rhule made it something.

 

I also admire the fact that Rhule was not intimidated by how daunting the Baylor situation was.  The guy must have a lot of quiet confidence in his abilities.

 

During the Alabama-Clemson national championship game a few years ago, one of the ESPN channels had a broadcast where current CFB coaches watched the game live and provided commentary.

 

Rhule absolutely stole the show.  He was very intelligent, well-spoken, and seemed genuinely passionate about football.

 

The more I learn about Rhule, the more I am intrigued by the possibility of his hire.

[LJpalmbeacher2]

6 hours ago, The Peytonator said:

Maybe they were just fulfilling the Matt Rhule, the lesser known counterpart to the Rooney Rule, where teams are required to interview one really bad candidate for head coaching vacancies. 

But didn't they already do that with Nagy???

Hahaha 

[LockeDown]

Maybe Rhule is a coach's coach.  Known well in coaching circles, but not so much to the average fan. I am intrigued for sure.  

[Clem-Dog]

Ballard is slick.  Richard, for instance, supposedly interviewed for HC but is now being considered for DC.  If true this proves Ballard is actively constructing his coaching staff under the guise of finding a HC by way of his complex approach.  A similar scenario probably holds true with Vrabel except he would have to be elevated to Assoc. HC as well as DC.  Ultimately it feels like a stall tactic by the Colts to bide time while the playoffs continue as they wait to announce McDaniels as the new coach.  Rhule could be a candidate for OC.

 

I am expecting the unexpected to happen in regards to Toub.  My best guess.

 

HC: McDaniels

OC: Rhule

DC: Richard

AHC/ ST: Toub

[DaveA1102]

Wow, I go to bed and wake up to see the Colts interviewed someone and the forum goes mad about him being the new HC!

 

I know its frustrating to not have any information, but that is the way it should be! Ballard is running a tight ship with very few leaks, taking his time and considering all options (well, except Toub!).

 

Trust the process and lets hold off judgements until Ballard, Irsay and the new HC are sitting in front of the media.

[LockeDown]

If McDaniels is his guy, then we have a long wait.  He may have to interview trainers and quality H2O technicians just to bide time.  Maybe Invite Lucks Dutch rehab team for an LOS tour.  Dick  Vermeil, Snoop Dog,,,,

[IinD]

I wonder if that cyborg lie detector guy we hired will have a say on any of these interviews and has any input into the decision?

 

Serious question.

[stitches]

Ballard is obviously a process over results guy. He doesn't seem to care for resume as long as he thinks the guy's thought process and qualities are commensurate with being a good coach and he believes good process and decision making will ultimately lead to good results. 

[pgt_rob]

13 hours ago, The Peytonator said:

Maybe they were just fulfilling the Matt Rhule, the lesser known counterpart to the Rooney Rule, where teams are required to interview one really bad candidate for head coaching vacancies. 

 

You win the internet today. 

[Defjamz26]

I see this move as similar to when we send a scout out to some random pro-day like Delaware or something. I think it’s just Ballard taking a look. Window shopping.

[jameszeigler834]

11 hours ago, Coltsfanforlife12 said:

He also won in one of the lowest conferences.  Stop trying to defend this like it was a good interview it wasn’t...

I'm not saying it was a good interview David Shaw would have been a better interview.

[jameszeigler834]

7 hours ago, zibby43 said:

 

Pretty good at Temple . . . I agree . . . but that's a bit of an understatement.

 

Temple football was a dumpster fire and Rhule made it something.

 

I also admire the fact that Rhule was not intimidated by how daunting the Baylor situation was.  The guy must have a lot of quiet confidence in his abilities.

 

During the Alabama-Clemson national championship game a few years ago, one of the ESPN channels had a broadcast where current CFB coaches watched the game live and provided commentary.

 

Rhule absolutely stole the show.  He was very intelligent, well-spoken, and seemed genuinely passionate about football.

 

The more I learn about Rhule, the more I am intrigued by the possibility of his hire.

Ya and now that he isn't there anymore its sort of a dumpster fire again but I would agree terrible interview.

[jskinnz]

1 hour ago, stitches said:

Ballard is obviously a process over results guy. He doesn't seem to care for resume as long as he thinks the guy's thought process and qualities are commensurate with being a good coach and he believes good process and decision making will ultimately lead to good results. 

 

Thank you for a reasonable thought.  Clearly he sees something in Rhule and knows waaay more than we do.

 

Should it come to this the hire would certainly be uninspiring but that all changes if he is right about the guy and the team starts winning at a high level.