Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to bring Steichen back, along with general manager Chris Ballard, rather than cutting the cord on a head coach Irsay described as a young Don Shula in the preseason. Steichen knows he needs to grow as a coach, and in the opening statement of his final press conference of the 2024 season, the 39-year-old made a vow.
Colts’ GM Chris Ballard has had discussions with Shane Steichen about one particular area where he must improve in 2025.
Colts GM Chris Ballard said coach Shane Steichen needs to do a better job sharing information with the public: 'Our messaging needs to be better.'
During his end-of-season press conference, Steichen went a bit in-depth into what he sees within the Colts' team culture-- expressing that he thinks his roster has the "right guys" to build with, but ultimately needs to get wins on the board before anything.
Shane Steichen is ready to start his third season as coach of the Indianapolis Colts and he's already making changes.
The Indianapolis Colts' dysfunction doesn't end with Shane Steichen, and an NFL insider suggests he could be safe entering the offseason.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay intends to bring back longtime general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen for another season.
Following their middling 2024 season, the Indianapolis Colts officially moved on from their defensive coordinator, Gus Bradley, while keeping Shane Steichen, following an announcement from the team’s X account.
The Indianapolis Colts are under fire yet again for some odd workings within the building. Though the Colts have tried to build a lasting culture of transparency and honesty since general manager Chris Ballard took over in 2017,
Dan Skipper spent about a month of 2023 training camp with the Indianapolis Colts, and his release left him salty.
Bradberry's Eagles tenure was tainted by a bad 2023 season, but he was excellent in 2022, earning an All-Pro nod. Slay also made the Pro Bowl that season, and the Eagles had the No. 1 pass defense in the NFL. Maddox was still a good player at the time, but he couldn't stay on the field.
If the Colts sign a Trey Lance or Jameis Winston, Richardson will be pressed to be the best version of himself. Without competition players become comfortable and complacent, which might lead to a disastrous and lazy culture, something the Colts have exhibited.