AP source: Eagles’ Steichen leads Colts’ coaching candidates

PHOENIX (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen is the main candidate to be the following head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, an individual conversant in the staff’s determination instructed The Related Press.

The particular person spoke to the AP on situation of anonymity Sunday as a result of Steichen is teaching the Eagles within the Tremendous Bowl towards the Chiefs and a deal hasn’t been accomplished.

Steichen, who was one in all three finalists for AP Assistant Coach of the Yr, would develop into the second Eagles offensive coordinator employed by the Colts as their head coach. Frank Reich, who was fired by the Colts earlier this season, was Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator earlier than turning into Indianapolis’ head coach in 2018.

The Colts fired Reich in early November after a 3rd straight loss and changed him with Jeff Saturday on an interim foundation. After successful his first recreation, Saturday and the Colts misplaced their final seven to complete 4-12-1.

Saturday, a former two-time All-Professional middle who snapped the ball to Corridor of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning for 12 seasons with the Colts, had been working as an ESPN analyst when the Colts introduced him in to exchange Reich.

Saturday was a candidate for Indianapolis’ everlasting place. Reich was employed final month as head coach of the Carolina Panthers.

Reich’s offensive coordinator in Indy from 2018-2020 was Nick Sirianni, who led the Eagles to the Tremendous Bowl in simply his second season as a head coach.

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