Defensive Coordinator Interviews

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

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

The Colts have begun their defensive coordinator search, with former Bengals DC Lou Anarumo and longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks among those expected to interview next week, per sources.

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

The Colts will interview ex-Bengals DC Lou Anarumo for their vacant defensive coordinator position on Tuesday, per source.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

The Colts completed another interview:


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

The Colts interviewed Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda today for their defensive coordinator job, per source.

[BCN#1]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

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?

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by BCN#1

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.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by BCN#1

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?

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.

[Dewey 5]

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.

[Thorgrim]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

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.