Colts name Jeff Saturday Interim Head Coach

[Chaka]

This is a disaster. In recent years, the Colts have always seemed rational, professional and measured in their organizational decisions and personnel changes (whether you agreed with those changes or not). Now it seems they're in full panic mode. If this is Irsay's doing, I think we are in for a long dark period. Whether you defend Ballard or not, I don't think he'll stick around if his authority is being undermined. Maybe Irsay will bring in Antoine Bethea as GM?

My hope is that Saturday is just a placeholder until the offseason, when there might be a better selection of candidates to replace Reich. Maybe he can provide an outsider's perspective on the team until then? I don't know, even then, it doesn't sound like a great plan to me. The better angle would be to appoint one of your current guys as the interim coach. Why not reward Bradley, whose squad has played fairly well?

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Chaka

Why not reward Bradley, whose squad has played fairly well?

Because Bradley was a disaster as an HC.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Chaka

This is a disaster. In recent years, the Colts have always seemed rational, professional and measured in their organizational decisions and personnel changes (whether you agreed with those changes or not). Now it seems they're in full panic mode. If this is Irsay's doing, I think we are in for a long dark period. Whether you defend Ballard or not, I don't think he'll stick around if his authority is being undermined. Maybe Irsay will bring in Antoine Bethea as GM?

My hope is that Saturday is just a placeholder until the offseason, when there might be a better selection of candidates to replace Reich. Maybe he can provide an outsider's perspective on the team until then? I don't know, even then, it doesn't sound like a great plan to me. The better angle would be to appoint one of your current guys as the interim coach. Why not reward Bradley, whose squad has played fairly well?

Saturday is a leader and a winner. He will get a good OC to call plays, and do the job of leading the team. I am excited to see how the team responds to this move.

[Dewey 5]

Won’t Irsay still have to conduct interviews after the season because of the Rooney Rule?

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Saturday is a leader and a winner. He will get a good OC to call plays, and do the job of leading the team. I am excited to see how the team responds to this move.

I will say this. I'll bet that Saturday told Irsay, that he can see what is wrong with this OL and promised him that he can fix it.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

Won’t Irsay still have to conduct interviews after the season because of the Rooney Rule?

I dont believe that it applies, if they keep Saturday.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Chaka

This is a disaster. In recent years, the Colts have always seemed rational, professional and measured in their organizational decisions and personnel changes (whether you agreed with those changes or not). Now it seems they're in full panic mode. If this is Irsay's doing, I think we are in for a long dark period. Whether you defend Ballard or not, I don't think he'll stick around if his authority is being undermined. Maybe Irsay will bring in Antoine Bethea as GM?

My hope is that Saturday is just a placeholder until the offseason, when there might be a better selection of candidates to replace Reich. Maybe he can provide an outsider's perspective on the team until then? I don't know, even then, it doesn't sound like a great plan to me. The better angle would be to appoint one of your current guys as the interim coach. Why not reward Bradley, whose squad has played fairly well?

They are in panic mode. They’ve been in a 6 year rebuild that has went no where. What do you sell the fan base? We are just a QB and LT away from the promised dynasty? I’ve had a hard time giving away my tickets this year. This is without a doubt the continuation of the clown show, but desperation breeds stupid moves.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

I will say this. I'll bet that Saturday told Irsay, that he can see what is wrong with this OL and promised him that he can fix it.

Then make him the fucking OL coach.

[Dam8610]

Wow, this is a sign that Irsay is getting more involved in the Front Office. The owner becoming more involved in the Front Office is almost always bad news.

[Brylok]

Originally Posted by JAFF

Saturday knows how to win. He is an effective communicator. He has always shown leadership skills since HS. He wasnt afraid to chew out Manning, on TV. He’s really smart. He Wont half ass it.

I love it

He's literally only coached high school and his record is 20-16...as a high school head coach. C'mon. Smh