Is Shane Steichen Perfect Fit for Colts?

The Indianapolis Colts entered the offseason needing a brand new head coach, at the start.

Many followers had been initially pessimistic on condition that controversial interim coach Jeff Saturday has been thought-about a severe candidate. Nonetheless, the Colts have solid an enormous web with a listing of a couple of dozen candidates they need to interview that appears to develop by the day.

Probably the most promising candidates on that checklist is Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, who the Colts interviewed final Saturday.

The 37-year-old play-caller has coached within the NFL since 2011 with the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, and Eagles, working with quarterbacks like Philip Rivers, Justin Herbert, and Jalen Hurts. Steichen has additionally labored with totally different kinds from guys like Jason Campbell, Brandon Weeden, Tyrod Taylor, and Gardner Minshew.

As an offensive coordinator for 3 seasons, Steichen’s items have completed ninth, 14th, and third in yards, and 18th, twelfth, and third in scoring. His offenses have additionally completed within the prime 5 in speeding in two of the three years.

The Colts maintain the fourth general decide within the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, which supplies many followers hope {that a} man like Steichen might work wonders with a proficient rookie.

Just lately on the Locked On Colts podcast, my co-host Zack Hicks and I spoke with Ben Solak from The Ringer about Steichen, his historical past, and his potential match with the Colts.

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