Defensive Coordinator Interviews
 

Pelissero has reported that the Colts are lining up the DC candidates with interviews starting next week.

He specifically mentions Anarumo and Wilks are expected to be in the mix for the job.


A little later, Breer confirms the Anarumo interview and indicates it will occur on Tuesday.


https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1877383693192331682


https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/1877412887934693792

The Colts completed another interview:


https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1877852940032954759

A bit of a reach here? Never heard of the guy myself which means nothing but is there a pedigree here or are we just checking the boxes casting a wide net?

That and likely checking the box for the Rooney rule.

I am pretty sure that the Rooney Rule only requires one minority candidate for coordinator jobs so I don't think this interview was prompted by the Rooney Rule - of course...assuming that the Wilks interview happens.

The Colts may have just wanted to bring Banda in the building. He has an interesting back story. And with Ron Milus gone, he may be an option for the DB coach opening as well in case he wants to jump ship from Cleveland and expand his contacts / network in the NFL ranks.

And it would be payback for the Browns poaching Ventrone from the Colts.

It might be tough bringing in a top DC because this whole thing might get blown up if next season goes in the ditch again. Not sure any coach wants to sign up for what could be only one year.

Hadn't thought of that. If the next season is a bust, which Irsay might suspect, I could see him promoting from within. Give someone a shot to show his stuff while understanding a new GM would bring in new staff anyways.

A fourth candidate emerges: the Colts plan to interview Dennis Allen later this week per Rapoport and Fowler.


https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1878826586180636881


https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1878816230305611989

Add Wink Martindale to the candidates list.

I believe the last time he was in the building...he was a finalist for the head coaching job which Steichen eventually won.


https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1879215787539578896

I would be good with this. A few years back he was 2nd in blitz rate. This year that defensive performance against OSU was a master class. Old grizzly dude that I doubt is gonna put up with a bunch of fucking soft ass shit.