The Colts continue to clean house as they fired head coach Jim Caldwell today. After the team finished 2-14, it wasn’t much of a shocker that this decision was made. Caldwell had a 26-22 record with the team in three seasons, including a Super Bowl appearance in 2009. However, after reaching the Super Bowl that year, the Colts got beat in the first round of the playoffs in 2010 and you know about 2011.
I have never been a fan of Caldwell, mainly because I was never a fan of his mentor and predecessor, Tony Dungy. Caldwell and Dungy both coach the same way, with “quiet strength”. They rarely show their emotions, if any at all. I’m sorry, but that doesn’t cut it in the NFL. Consider how emotional the four head coaches are whose teams play this weekend; Bill Belichick, Jim Harbaugh, John Harbaugh, and Tom Coughlin. Plus, how much coaching is involved when you Peyton Manning on your team?
There is no word on who could be the replacement for Caldwell, just speculation. Much of that speculation includes Bill Cowher and Jon Gruden, two former coaches that won Super Bowls. There are also thoughts that the Colts could go after Stanford coach David Shaw or former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, who is currently a part of the Colts staff.
My dark horse pick: Andy Reid. The Colts new president, Ryan Grigson, came from the Philadelphia Eagles and he could be going after coaches and assistants from that team. Reid has never been able to get the Eagles fan base to fully support him. It seems like every year there are Philly fans that want him fired. Reid should make like the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, pack his bags and say “see you later” to Philly.
Owner Jim Irsay has now gotten rid of Jim Polian, Chris Polian, and Jim Caldwell. Will the next domino to fall be Peyton Manning? If Irsay really wants to start this franchise over he will most likely get rid of him. If Manning goes, it would not surprise me to see Robert Mathis, Dwight Freeney, and Reggie Wayne to follow.
Update 1/19: The Colts continue to fire coaches left and right. The list of coaches remaining is now shorter than coaches fired so here are those that are still with the Colts: offensive coordinator Cldye Christenson, his assistant Jim Bob Cooter, asst. strength and conditioning coach Richard Howell, asst. offensive line coach Ron Prince, tight ends coach Ricky Thomas, and running backs coach David Walker.
Owner Jim Irsay has now gotten rid of Jim Polian, Chris Polian, and Jim Caldwell. Will the next domino to fall be Peyton Manning? If Irsay really wants to start this franchise over he will most likely get rid of him. If Manning goes, it would not surprise me to see Robert Mathis, Dwight Freeney, and Reggie Wayne to follow.
Update 1/19: The Colts continue to fire coaches left and right. The list of coaches remaining is now shorter than coaches fired so here are those that are still with the Colts: offensive coordinator Cldye Christenson, his assistant Jim Bob Cooter, asst. strength and conditioning coach Richard Howell, asst. offensive line coach Ron Prince, tight ends coach Ricky Thomas, and running backs coach David Walker.
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