Shane Steichen and Rich Bisaccia join list of candidates getting a second interview with Colts
The Indianapolis Colts continue their coaching search, adding Shane Steichen and Rich Bisaccia to the list receiving second interviews.
The Indianapolis Colts have started their second round of interviews in search of the team’s next head coach, but Indy still has a lengthy list of candidates. Recently, two more names were added to that list. Those names are Shane Steichen, offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Rich Bisaccia, special teams coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Indy will soon host both candidates for second interviews. With Steichen and Bisaccia, Indy’s list of candidates receiving a second interview has grown to six.
The other four names that have already been reported are Jeff Saturday, Ejiro Evero, Raheem Morris, and Wink Martindale. Indy was also interested in interviewing Dan Quinn a second time but he decided to return to the Dallas Cowboys. When it was announced that Indy was narrowing its list from its initial 14 candidates, the expectation was that the Colts would be hosting 7-8 second interviews. That leaves room for a couple of more candidates, likely Kansans City Chiefs coordinator Eric Bieniemy and Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator, Brian Callahan.
Colts will have second interviews with Shane Steichen and Rich Bisaccia
Steichen will be one of the few candidates still in season, after helping the Philadelphia Eagles punch their ticket to Super Bowl 57. Going against the San Francisco 49ers and their league-best defense in the NFC Championship, Steichen coordinated Philly’s offense to 31 points. The Eagles ran the ball for 148 yards and four touchdowns. A fitting performance in their biggest game because Philadelphia has one of the best rushing attacks and overall offenses under Steichen. Considering all of the help the Colts need offensively, Steichen’s offensive prowess would certainly be welcome.
Rich Bisaccia, on the other hand, is a special teams coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Since starting his NFL coaching career in 2002, the bulk of Bisaccia’s experience has been as a special teams coordinator. However, Bisaccia does also have experience as a head coach, serving as the interim head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021. Under Bisaccia’s leadership, the Raiders went 7-5 and made the playoffs, losing in the wild-card round. However, everyone was amazed by how Bisaccia was able to lead the team to so many wins in such a tough year but he didn’t receive the permanent head coaching job.
Bisaccia could get that opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts or Indy could turn to Steichen in hopes that he can revitalize their offense. Hiring an offensive-minded coach certainly has its benefits. However, Indy doesn’t entirely seem too concerned with a scheme as they’re interviewing all types of coaches. The Colts appear to be looking for the best leader. Time will tell who Indianapolis thinks that is.
