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Who is going to saddle up and settle down with the Colts in 2023?Colts owner Jim Irsay isn't exactly one to make the conventional hire, leading to a bit of organizational tumult. That much has been evidenced by his last 1 1/2 choices at head coach, Josh McDaniels and Jeff Saturday. While McDaniels Mike Soroka Jersey never actually coached a Colts game, his replacement, Frank Reich, lasted just over four seasons. Reich offered diminishing returns at the helm until he replaced by longtime Indy center Jeff Saturday this year.With Saturday's Colts slipping to a miserable 1-7 record to end the season and a 4-12-1 record overall, Irsay and GM Chris Ballard may look in other directions to steer the Colts in the right direction.MORE: So far, the reported candidates have been fairly tame, which seems to be a step in the right direction for the organization: Rising stars and veteran names fill out the interview list, which should be a somewhat comforting thought for Colts fans.Here's what we know about the search:Colts holds first official interview with SaturdayDate:Jan. 19Source:Despite a rancid end to the season which featured eight straight lo ses, it seems that Saturday who completed his first interview with Jim Irsay on Thursday has made quite the impre sion. Irsay still has faith in Saturday's capabilities, per Schultz.Colts request interview with 49ers' DeMeco RyanDate:Jan. 16Source:Ryans is one of the hottest coaching candidates available during the 2023 NFL offseason. He led the 49ers to back-to-back No. 1 defenses and is now set to interview for four of the five teams that have head coach vacancies this week.Colts to interview both Giants coordinators Mike Kafka, Wink MartindaleDate: Jan. 16Source:The Colts are evidently impre sed with what the Giants have done this season. They have requested permi sion to interview both the team's up-and-coming offensive coordinator, Mike Kafka, and respected veteran defensive coordinator Wink Martindale for their coaching vacancy.Sean Payton not in conversation for ColtsDate:Jan. 12Source:NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill has confirmed Sean Payton is interviewing with the Texans, Broncos, and Cardinals, leaving the Colts and Panthers out of the conversation for the former Saints coach.Ejiro Evero interviews in IndyDate: Jan. 12Source: Broncos defensive coordinator has emerged as a hot candidate and is interviewing for the Colts job today. He previously interviewed with his current employers to replace Nathaniel Hackett and also is on tap to meet with the Texans next week.Colts start with four candidates, but more to comeDate:Jan. 9Source:The Colts have cast their net, likely of the "wide" variety: Aaron Glenn (Lions DC), Shane Steichen (Eagles OC), Ben Johnson (Lions OC) and Raheem Morris (Rams DC) have all been requested for interviews.Given that all four candidates' teams aren't in the playoffs, they can interview immediately. It's unclear if all interviews will be granted by their respective teams. The Colts search is, as expected, going to be "extensive."Jeff Saturday makes pitch to stay aboardDate:Jan. 9Source:Jeff Saturday will likely have the interim tag removed from his title but it won't be replaced with anything. On Monday, the Colts interim coach made his pitch to stay on with the Colts."I have a very clear vision of how I can turn this team around," Saturday said. "If I get this job, there's going to be significant change. The way I do things is not the way it's been done."Jeff Saturday is a 'serious candidate' for Colts gigDate:Jan. 9Source:It's unclear whether or not Saturday will remain the coach for the Colts, but Jim Irsay is taking Saturday's candidacy seriously. According to NFL Network's Tom Peli sero, Saturday is someone Irsay likes "a lot" and thus remains a "serious candidate" for the position.According to numerous reports, here's the list of coaches who are set to interview, or have interviewed, with the Colts for their head coaching gig:Aaron Glenn, Lions defensive coordinator;Shane Steichen, Eagles offensive coordinator;Ben Johnson, Lions offensive coordinatorRaheem Morris, Rams defensive coordinator;Ejiro Evero, Broncos defensive coordinator;DeMeco Ryans, 49ers defensive coordinator;Mike Kafka, Giants offensive coordinator;Wink Martindale, Giants defensive coordinator.UPDATE (Jan. 17): Ben Johnson is staying put at Detroit, according to Tom Peli sero. OC Ben Johnson informed interested teams hes staying in Detroit, per sources.Johnson was slated to travel Wednesday to interview with the . But he feels Detroit is building something special and wants to see it through. Should be a hot HC name again next year. Tom Peli sero (@TomPeli sero) Chipper Jones Jersey
Who is going to saddle up and settle down with the Colts in 2023?Colts owner Jim Irsay isn't exactly one to make the conventional hire, leading to a bit of organizational tumult. That much has been evidenced by his last 1 1/2 choices at head coach, Josh McDaniels and Jeff Saturday. While McDaniels Mike Soroka Jersey never actually coached a Colts game, his replacement, Frank Reich, lasted just over four seasons. Reich offered diminishing returns at the helm until he replaced by longtime Indy center Jeff Saturday this year.With Saturday's Colts slipping to a miserable 1-7 record to end the season and a 4-12-1 record overall, Irsay and GM Chris Ballard may look in other directions to steer the Colts in the right direction.MORE: So far, the reported candidates have been fairly tame, which seems to be a step in the right direction for the organization: Rising stars and veteran names fill out the interview list, which should be a somewhat comforting thought for Colts fans.Here's what we know about the search:Colts holds first official interview with SaturdayDate:Jan. 19Source:Despite a rancid end to the season which featured eight straight lo ses, it seems that Saturday who completed his first interview with Jim Irsay on Thursday has made quite the impre sion. Irsay still has faith in Saturday's capabilities, per Schultz.Colts request interview with 49ers' DeMeco RyanDate:Jan. 16Source:Ryans is one of the hottest coaching candidates available during the 2023 NFL offseason. He led the 49ers to back-to-back No. 1 defenses and is now set to interview for four of the five teams that have head coach vacancies this week.Colts to interview both Giants coordinators Mike Kafka, Wink MartindaleDate: Jan. 16Source:The Colts are evidently impre sed with what the Giants have done this season. They have requested permi sion to interview both the team's up-and-coming offensive coordinator, Mike Kafka, and respected veteran defensive coordinator Wink Martindale for their coaching vacancy.Sean Payton not in conversation for ColtsDate:Jan. 12Source:NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill has confirmed Sean Payton is interviewing with the Texans, Broncos, and Cardinals, leaving the Colts and Panthers out of the conversation for the former Saints coach.Ejiro Evero interviews in IndyDate: Jan. 12Source: Broncos defensive coordinator has emerged as a hot candidate and is interviewing for the Colts job today. He previously interviewed with his current employers to replace Nathaniel Hackett and also is on tap to meet with the Texans next week.Colts start with four candidates, but more to comeDate:Jan. 9Source:The Colts have cast their net, likely of the "wide" variety: Aaron Glenn (Lions DC), Shane Steichen (Eagles OC), Ben Johnson (Lions OC) and Raheem Morris (Rams DC) have all been requested for interviews.Given that all four candidates' teams aren't in the playoffs, they can interview immediately. It's unclear if all interviews will be granted by their respective teams. The Colts search is, as expected, going to be "extensive."Jeff Saturday makes pitch to stay aboardDate:Jan. 9Source:Jeff Saturday will likely have the interim tag removed from his title but it won't be replaced with anything. On Monday, the Colts interim coach made his pitch to stay on with the Colts."I have a very clear vision of how I can turn this team around," Saturday said. "If I get this job, there's going to be significant change. The way I do things is not the way it's been done."Jeff Saturday is a 'serious candidate' for Colts gigDate:Jan. 9Source:It's unclear whether or not Saturday will remain the coach for the Colts, but Jim Irsay is taking Saturday's candidacy seriously. According to NFL Network's Tom Peli sero, Saturday is someone Irsay likes "a lot" and thus remains a "serious candidate" for the position.According to numerous reports, here's the list of coaches who are set to interview, or have interviewed, with the Colts for their head coaching gig:Aaron Glenn, Lions defensive coordinator;Shane Steichen, Eagles offensive coordinator;Ben Johnson, Lions offensive coordinatorRaheem Morris, Rams defensive coordinator;Ejiro Evero, Broncos defensive coordinator;DeMeco Ryans, 49ers defensive coordinator;Mike Kafka, Giants offensive coordinator;Wink Martindale, Giants defensive coordinator.UPDATE (Jan. 17): Ben Johnson is staying put at Detroit, according to Tom Peli sero. OC Ben Johnson informed interested teams hes staying in Detroit, per sources.Johnson was slated to travel Wednesday to interview with the . But he feels Detroit is building something special and wants to see it through. Should be a hot HC name again next year. Tom Peli sero (@TomPeli sero) Chipper Jones Jersey