Shane Steichen eager to move forward with Colts. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley won’t be back
2 days, 9 hours ago

Shane Steichen eager to move forward with Colts. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley won’t be back

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — A determined and disappointed coach Shane Steichen walked into the Indianapolis Colts’ complex Monday morning already knowing his fate. “Since I’ve been a Colt, it was our worst year defensively,” Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said. “Those are going to be the conversations we’re going to have because, obviously, it wasn’t good enough this year,” Steichen said. “We’re going to have those tough conversations moving forward.” Richardson’s next step The 22-year-old Richardson showed flashes of his potential.

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Colts face big offseason questions after latest inexplicable playoff-eliminating loss
1 week, 2 days ago

Colts face big offseason questions after latest inexplicable playoff-eliminating loss

Associated Press  

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen tried to provide answers after Sunday’s embarrassing playoff-eliminating loss to the New York Giants. It’s been a tough season for Colts tight ends, but Granson, finally, provided a bright spot Sunday when he caught a season high-tying three passes for 34 yards. It’s still unclear whether Richardson can return for what is now a meaningless …

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week
1 month ago

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen never doubted quarterback Anthony Richardson would return from his benching a better player. “It shows the resiliency that he has even through some of those situations,” Steichen said before addressing last week’s long, time-consuming final drive. “We’ve got a four-game season coming up.” Whether Richardson can progress quickly enough to snap Indy’s three-year …

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands
1 month ago

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen took a big chance on one final play call Sunday. He put the ball in Anthony Richardson’s hands and the second-year quarterback who was benched by Steichen one month earlier made his coach’s decision look smart by running through multiple defenders for the decisive 2-point conversion. Rather than play it safe by kicking …

Colts returning to Anthony Richardson as QB1 vs. Jets, Shane Steichen says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Colts returning to Anthony Richardson as QB1 vs. Jets, Shane Steichen says

New York Times  

The Indianapolis Colts are going back to Anthony Richardson. 4 pick will regain his spot as the team’s starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets and for the rest of the season, coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday. “Over the last two weeks, he’s made strides in those areas.” The decision comes on the heels of arguably quarterback …

Colts Make Major Quarterback Switch as They Aim for Championship
2 months, 1 week ago

Colts Make Major Quarterback Switch as They Aim for Championship

Associated Press  

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen has made a quarterback switch, benching Anthony Richardson in favor of 39-year-old Joe Flacco. Steichen cited the need to win games as the primary reason for the decision, despite Richardson's recent struggles with performance and health. He expressed confidence in Flacco's ability to contribute to the team's success and believes he can develop into a …

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality
2 months, 1 week ago

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality

New York Times  

HOUSTON — It was an unprecedented leap of faith. Instead of owning up to his troubling day, there was Richardson himself claiming to be a “great passer,” as if he hadn’t only completed 10-of-32 passes, including just two in the first half. “If I make the plays that I should’ve made, then maybe this game turns out different,” said Pittman, …

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future
1 year ago

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts got a glimpse of their future with quarterback Anthony Richardson in 2023. Two days after falling a win short of the playoffs, Indy’s players cleaned out their lockers and reflected on their accomplishments during coach Shane Steichen’s first season — and what next season might look like. “That’s going to be a really awesome sight …

Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach
1 year ago

Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts hired first-year coach Shane Steichen to take them in a new direction. “I just think that every time something happened, we just came closer together.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “He always gives us a chance to win and that’s what you want in your quarterback,” …

Colts’ loss to Jaguars highlights need for Anthony Richardson, but Indy can’t rush rookie
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts’ loss to Jaguars highlights need for Anthony Richardson, but Indy can’t rush rookie

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Jaguars vs Bengals on Monday Night Football. “It’s definitely something I think about,” Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. said of the losing streak. So, I’m really going to look at those, hold myself accountable.” The QB committed four turnovers in a game for the second time in his career and the first time …

Colts are looking to end their opening day woes and start a new era against Jaguars
1 year, 4 months ago

Colts are looking to end their opening day woes and start a new era against Jaguars

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — New Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen was willing to be patient with Anthony Richardson before naming the rookie quarterback his starter. “Running out of the tunnel and all that, that’s going to come, but me being on point and being ready — that’s all I’m focused on right now.” It’s been a crash course for the 21-year-old rookie …

Colts post-combine thoughts: Shane Steichen’s staff, more on QBs, possible cuts
1 year, 10 months ago

Colts post-combine thoughts: Shane Steichen’s staff, more on QBs, possible cuts

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — “What’s the new guy like?” I asked a high-level Colts executive last week, in the midst of some long days at the NFL Scouting Combine. “He is all ball, which I like.” Colts GM Chris Ballard and new head coach Shane Steichen didn’t spend all of their time scouting QBs at the combine. With Shaquille Leonard presumably on …

Chargers expected to keep replacement Shane Steichen as offensive coordinator
5 years ago

Chargers expected to keep replacement Shane Steichen as offensive coordinator

LA Times  

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn, left, elevated quarterback coach Shane Steichen to offensive coordinator when Ken Whisenhunt was fired in October. I thought he handled it well.” Chargers Chargers GM says Philip Rivers isn’t the only player under scrutiny General manager Tom Telesco and the Chargers have a big decision to make about free-agent quarterback Philip Rivers, a decision that could …

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