i also like spags as a D co. and id even take him as head coach, i think he'd do well here. its interesting that he interviews yesterday for the D co. job with both HC and GM in the room, the next day caldwell gets the hook.

Hello Colts Fans   Watching the news conference the 1 thing that stuck in my head after hearing the news conference was the fact Spagnola was in Indy . Now today Jim Caldwell hits the curb . I honestly see a lil something in the works here maybe I'm a tad off here .

 

Ok Adonis, what can you tell me about Spagnola ? I don't know much about him. I have not seen any names out there that reach out and grab me now that Fisher is a Ram. Go Colts !

Apparently Spags interviewed with the team for the D-Coord position but turned it down. From the way I understand Caldwell was in on that interview and I believe he was the sole reason that Spags turned it down. He wanted to be with a more structured staff and knew that more than likely Caldwell wouldn't last after next year anyway.

Not too long after that interview Caldwell gets canned. So, it seems to me they really like Spags and I think he's a major player right now. I would most definately give him another shot at head-coaching here. If anything it would be beneficial to the defense.

Mornin Colts Fans 

Phil wiki is shut down for 24 hrs  but I found this on  his facebook page . 

The links are helpful have a good one buddy .

 

 

Coaching philosophy

Spagnuolo learned under Philadelphia

  coach Jim Johnson , and shares the same aggressive, blitz-heavy approach as his mentor. Spagnuolo uses a 4–3 base  defense with a heavy emphasis on multiple blitz packages, including corner and safety blitzes. While defensive coordinator of the New York Giants , he often used a smaller defensive line, with three or even four defensive ends to further pressure the quarterback.

This philosophy proved successful, with the Giants leading the NFL in sacks in 2007. During Super Bowl XLII

 , Spagnuolo's defense sacked Tom Brady five times, the most times he had been sacked in any game that season.

Thanks Adonis, I like what I hear so far. I'm curious as what the Colts are going to do. The guys the Star mentioned did not excite me much but I have lots of reading up to do. Also the other big question, what are they going to do with Peyton ?

Also the other big question, what are they going to do with Peyton ?

Phil that is the 28 million dollar question that will stay fuzzy until the bonus is due until then everyone will bandy about many scenario's . If Peyton Manning asks Jim Irsay in there meeting that they will have at some point to release him Jim Irsay would . But I just believe Peyton Manning  wants to play only for the Colts , He is a student of the game and is well aware of his place in NFL history , I believe if Johnny Unitas would of been given the option to remain a Colt he would . I just don't think its all about the money . And  that Peyton will restructure his deal to help the Colts be competitive .

Spags is going to interview with the Saints to replace Williams, who is supposed to follow Fisher to the Rams. I really don't want to see him go there. I hope the Colts get their ducks in a row and don't miss the chance to bring him on board in some capacity if their is mutual interest there. I think he's the perfect guy to utlize Dwight Freeney (if the Colts don't cut him to clear cap space that is) and perhaps get something out of Jerry Hughes. I think Phillip Wheeler could really come on strong with his blitzing ability under Spags as well.

One of the great things about Spags is he is not afraid to admit mistakes publicly. After his Giants defense allowed the Patriots to drive for a late go-ahead touchdown drive in the Super Bowl, he admitted regret over having "called off the dogs" because he laid back and didn't keep the pressure coming that had made the Giants defense so successful in that game. The next season, the Giants faced a key regular season game against the Steelers and another QB known for late game heroics. Spags kept the pressure coming on Ben Roethlisberger on a pivitol drive to end the game, and the Steelers didn't go anywhere. That's exactly the kind of coach and mentality I want for the Colts. If Spags were the head coach, do you honestly seem the Colts packing it in on offense before the half against the Saints in the Super Bowl? Do you see them playing back and letting the Saints offense only see one third down in the entire second half? Do you see the Colts ever having a shortage of pass rushers injury to Dwight Freeney or not?

I'm not really sure what all went wrong in St. Louis, but I know the defense showed a lot of progress and Chris Long and James Laurinaitis played very well under Spags. Spags may not be an offensive guru, but the Colts don't need him to be. I see Spags as being the next Tony Dungy type of hire, only more aggressive.

Thanks Peyton great post .

He sounds like just the man we'v needed for years ..   GO Colts   I thought I heard somewhere Spagnola was to interview a second time I sure hope so ..



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coltsfanphil, if manning is healthy, i would give up this year #1 pick number11 overall, glen dorsey , and next years 2nd round pick for manning. Do we got a deal.

That is a good offer, I would first check with the doctor and see what is health is like, than see what the Jets and Skins have to offer. But that is a very good starting point. Now it's up to you to sway me. I want your take.

Hi Phil

This is from the indianapolis star

Candidates for Colts' next head coach

 

Next coach up? Here’s a list of candidates who could be considered for the Colts head coaching job.

Bill Cowher: He won a ring with Pittsburgh but resigned after 15 seasons in January 2007. Since then, he’s been an NFL analyst. While his name always gets mentioned for coaching jobs, if he expects to have front-office control then he probably won’t end up in Indianapolis.

Jon Gruden: He, too, has a Super Bowl ring, won it with a Tampa Bay team he inherited from former Colts coach Tony Dungy. Like Cowher, Gruden has also been doing TV work and just signed a contract extension. But he gushes about Manning and calls him “The Sheriff.” Perhaps Gruden would jump at the chance to coach the NFL’s only four-time MVP.

Wade Phillips, Houston defensive coordinator: He doesn’t hide his desire to again be a head coach. He’s done it for Denver, Buffalo and Dallas (career .581 win percentage) in addition to being an interim coach in New Orleans and Atlanta. His first season with the Texans this year, he converted them to a 3-4 and the franchise is in the playoffs for the first time.

Dom Capers, Green Bay defensive coordinator: Like Phillips, he’s a guy known for developing defenses. Capers also has AFC South experience as a coach with Houston from 2002 to 2005. Question is, could a new coach switch the Colts from a 4-3 to a 3-4?

Perry Fewell, NY Giants defensive coordinator: His name seems to come up a lot. He had a 3-4 record with Buffalo on an interim basis to close out the 2009 season, and has since been with the Giants, who when healthy boast one of the NFL’s best pass rushes.

Gregg Williams, New Orleans defensive coordinator: Another guy looking for a second chance at a head coaching chance, Williams had Buffalo’s job from 2004 to 2007. He’s known for developing aggressive, attacking 4-3 defenses. His defense closed out the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV when the Saints won 31-17 in Miami about 23 months ago.

Dennis Allen, Denver defensive coordinator: He’s only been with the Broncos for a year, but Denver had one of the NFL’s top defenses. Before that, the 39-year-old Allen was New Orleans’ secondary coach, which includes when the Saints beat the Colts in the Super Bowl.

Jim Tressel: While some will snicker at the thought of having a coach who departed from Ohio State in disgrace after lying to the NCAA about a scandal, he is a proven winner. And the NFL is about that bottom line. Tressel has been on the Colts staff as a replay assistant since October.

Tony Dungy: OK, so it probably won’t happen. But what if Colts owner Jim Irsay made a serious pitch to get his former coach to leave that NBC TV job and come back? It’s often been speculated that Dungy will one day return to coaching. Still, it’s probably a long shot. His son, Eric, is playing college ball at Oregon. Father probably wants to see a few more of son’s games.

Marty Mornhinweg: Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator didn’t fare so well as a head coach in Detroit, where he went 5-27 in 2001 and 2002. But he’s been the Eagles’ playcaller since 2006 and is highly regarded for his grasp of offenses.

Kirk Ferentz: The University of Iowa coach is signed through 2015 but has been rumored for NFL openings since 2006. Each time his name surfaces as a possibility, he quickly shoots down the speculation by saying he has a great job already.

Mike Sherman: He had a 59-43 record with Green Bay from 2000 to 2005, but was fired after a 4-12 season his last year. He’s currently unemployed after going 25-25 with Texas A&M through Dec. 1, 2011. He didn’t coach the Aggies in their bowl game victory.

Mike Zimmer: Cincinnati had one of the NFL’s best defenses this season with Zimmer as coordinator. He’s been with the Bengals since 2008. His name has surfaced as a candidate for current openings, most recently in Miami.

Marty Schottenheimer: He last coached in the NFL with San Diego in 2006. He has a 200-126-1 career record in stints with the Chargers, Kansas City and Cleveland. Now 69, he’s mentioned as a candidate for Tampa Bay’s job. This past year, he led the Virginia Destroyers to the United Football League title and was named coach of the year.

Brad Childress: Another former head coach who the Buccaneers are reportedly considering. Childress was 39-35 in almost five seasons with Minnesota before he was fired Nov. 22, 2010, after a 31-3 home loss to Green Bay to fall to 3-7. Jim Caldwell was among those the Vikings interviewed before Childress was hired in 2006.

Joe Philbin: Green Bay’s offensive coordinator has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the Miami job. A coordinator since 2007, the Packers have ranked in the top 10 in points and total yards each year. Philbin coached in Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff loss to the N.Y. Giants six days after his 21-year-old son, Michael, was found dead in the Fox River in Oshkosh, Wis.

Spags has accepted the Saints defensive coordinator position, so he won't be coming to the Colts in any capacity. Dagnabit. I guess let's steal the Saints offensive coordinator now for revenge? If he's anything like Sean Payton, woo hoo.

Spags has accepted the Saints defensive coordinator position, so he won't be coming to the Coltsin any capacity. Dagnabit. I guess let's steal the Saints offensive coordinator now for revenge? If he's anything like Sean Payton, woo hoo.

 

 

  Its a good possibility .  Peytons

 

 

 

 

Colts oust 8 assistants, while DC Murphy retires

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—The Indianapolis Colts have responded to their worst season in two decades with a major housecleaning.

Following the firing of head coach Jim Caldwell last week, the Colts announced the departure of eight assistants Thursday, as well as the retirement of defensive coordinator Mike Murphy.

The coaches let go were assistant Devin Fitzsimmons, offensive line coach Pete Metzelaars, special assistant to the defense Rod Perry, receivers coach Frank Reich, defensive assistant Bill Teerlinck, defensive line coach John Teerlinck, strength and conditioning coach Jon Torine, and quarterbacks coach Ron Turner.

With four-time MVP quarterback Peyton Manning sidelined all season because of a neck injury, the Colts stumbled to a 2-14 record, leading owner Jim Irsay to fire Caldwell, vice chairman Bill Polian and his son, Chris, the team’s general manager.

coltsfanphil, its like this i'm buying a brand new tire from u, but i'm only going to get 1 year of life out of it. But that one year is  going to be one hell of a good ride. aka a super bowl run

Nigeriannite1, you got that right, and what a ride it would be. Manning throwing to Bowe would be something to see. But if it was up to me, Manning would retire a Colt, but it's not. If they trade him, I hope he goes to a team that will give him one last run. It could be the Chiefs, Jets, Skins or some un-named team. He deserves that. After all he is a first ballot hall of famer.