Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to bring Steichen back, along with general manager Chris Ballard, rather than cutting the cord on a head coach Irsay described as a young Don Shula in the preseason. Steichen knows he needs to grow as a coach, and in the opening statement of his final press conference of the 2024 season, the 39-year-old made a vow.
Colts’ GM Chris Ballard has had discussions with Shane Steichen about one particular area where he must improve in 2025.
Colts GM Chris Ballard said coach Shane Steichen needs to do a better job sharing information with the public: 'Our messaging needs to be better.'
During his end-of-season press conference, Steichen went a bit in-depth into what he sees within the Colts' team culture-- expressing that he thinks his roster has the "right guys" to build with, but ultimately needs to get wins on the board before anything.
Shane Steichen is ready to start his third season as coach of the Indianapolis Colts and he's already making changes.
The Indianapolis Colts' dysfunction doesn't end with Shane Steichen, and an NFL insider suggests he could be safe entering the offseason.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay intends to bring back longtime general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen for another season.
The 30-year-old veteran signed with the Colts during the 2023 preseason but was released during roster cuts and signed to the practice squad. However, in an article from ESPN's Katlyn Kahler, Skipper recalled being upset about how the Colts went about informing him of his release.
An extensive process is being relied on as the Indianapolis Colts look to retool their defense. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the team has interviewed at
Eric D. Williams and Ralph Vacchiano forecast the upcoming quarterback market and play matchmaker for teams in search of a new starter.
Dan Skipper spent about a month of 2023 training camp with the Indianapolis Colts, and his release left him salty.
If the Colts sign a Trey Lance or Jameis Winston, Richardson will be pressed to be the best version of himself. Without competition players become comfortable and complacent, which might lead to a disastrous and lazy culture, something the Colts have exhibited.