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Colts must move on from these individuals after this embarrassing season ends

By Brad Marr

Nov 13, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard attends pregame at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard attends pregame at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 17: Head coach Jeff Saturday of the Indianapolis Colts looks on during the first half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

Coaches and suits Colts must move on from

Jeff Saturday, interim head coach

Just typing that out, I felt the need to perform a balloon-tying party trick for the audience. This hire was laughable, and that’s exactly what the rest of the sports world did at the announcement when this ESPN analyst, former player, and friend of the owner took the seat as the interim head coach for the Indianapolis Colts. I couldn’t fathom what the Las Vegas Raiders went through after their loss to this guy.

Indianapolis needs a full-blown rebuild in the coaching department. Preferably someone with NFL experience, that can put together a capable staff to bring out the best in the players on the roster. Fully knowledgeable of NFL rules, strategies, and clock management.

Jeff Saturday is not the answer and any mindset that he has an actual chance at continuing on as a legitimate head coaching candidate is futile.

Chris Ballard, general manager

Yes, general manager Chris Ballard. The same Chris Ballard that continues to receive praise from owner Jim Irsay year after year of falling short. It is time to move on from every aspect of a conservative approach and sprint running away from it. Fresh eyes on the tasks at hand will be prominent in correcting the longing mistakes set forth. Especially with capable replacements in Ed Dodds and Morocco Brown, both of who have entertained interviews for other organizations.

No more pledged faith in underwhelming players, fewer contract extensions for underperforming players, and no more keeping your thumbs warm when a dire need for talent is at hand in free agency or around the trade deadline.

While that southern draw is sweet and insightful at times, the opportunities to be aggressive never were achieved. No risk it, no biscuit, Chris.

Chris Strausser and Kevin Mawae, offensive line coaches

Any pair of coaches that cannot avoid setting the franchise record in sacks allowed with players like Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly, and Braden Smith are casualties lost beyond recognition. The regression has been diminishing in back-to-back years. The time for change is now.

Scott Milanovich, quarterbacks coach

This one just isn’t working out. Regardless of who’s under center, the QB progression has been at a halt. A decision likely to be named with a coaching overhaul anyways, including Milanovich on this list is a freebie, low-hanging fruit if you will.

The defensive coaching staff should not be affected by any future coaching decisions and should remain intact as the strong point of this team. Gus Bradley and company have done an outstanding job in maintaining a top-tier defense at all costs.

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