If I remember rumors from that season he was way down colts list. Colts could not get the guys they wanted to come here.
i think Bradley is a good coach but his scheme does not work anymore. You can’t rely on just pass rush anymore when QB are as mobile as they are today. They aren’t statues anymore.
I thought it made sense to keep Bradley in 2023. Steichen was hired late in the cycle, and had to put together his offensive staff. He and Bradley also had a history, so I wasn't surprised.
I was highly disappointed that they kept him in 2024, especially with how quickly and assertively Steichen endorsed the decision to keep him.
But I will say, while I don't think he had a great gameplan in Week 1, he did do some things that he's been mostly hesitant to do in the past, including early blitzes. And we only gave up one big play in the passing game. So maybe he'll dig into his bag more often this year. But my optimism is very muted, because he still did a bunch of things that I think hold the defense back -- mostly Cover 3 with no disguise, soft coverage, etc.
Yeah it's unfortunate the most succesful players we've had in the secondary have been FAs.
I do think Blackmon has developed into a good player. Not elite, but a good player. His biggest drawback really is the constant threat of injury.
Well Judge will be a first ballot hall of famer...if AR has that type of career, id settle for that . But he was obviously comparing size and athletic ability.
It was obvious, what Bradley brings to the table, after watching him for an entire season in 2022.
Yet the Colts, when they were hiring new coaches in 2023, elected to retain Gus (along with his entire staff)
It's foolish to have expected different results, in Steichen's first year, yet alone now, going into year two.
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