Why did the Colts hire Jeff Saturday? ForTheShoe
. Reich was rumored to be on the hot seat and Sunday’s embarrassing 26-3 loss to the New England Patriots served as the final straw. In a shocking conclusion, the Colts have appointed former playerJeff Saturday a
s their interim head coach. The unexplainable can only be, well, explained and summarized with two words: Jim Irsay. Irsay is almost certainly the driving force behind this appalling decision. Saturday had been working as a television analyst at ESPN. The former six-time Pro Bowl center has previously consulted for the Colts. Saturday is a member of Indianapolis’ Ring Of Honor. Saturday’s lone coaching experience occurred at the Hebron Christian Academy high school football team in Dacula, Georgia.
By appointing Saturday, Irsay and Colts general manager Chris Ballard bypassed several appropriate in-house candidates. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley seemed likeliest. Bradley previously served as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars for four seasons . Senior defensive assistant John Fox is also on staff, although it’s unclear whether or not Fox would possess an interest in taking up such a role this late into his coaching career.
The Colts play the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10. Who is going to call plays for the Colts’ offense? Reich was the play-caller. Offensive coordinator Marcus Brady was previously relieved of his duties as Indianapolis’ second scapegoat . With Reich and Brady no longer on staff, the Colts don’t possess aQuarterbacks coach Scott Milanovich may be the most qualified candidate.
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