Coaching Changes

While it is never good to have turnover in coaches, especially as good as the Colts coaches have been, we need to remember the philosophy of the organization which is "next man up".  We have had Caldwell in waiting behind Dungy for 2 years.  We have understudy's for both Moore and Mudd for 5 years.  We have a Quarterback who is almost a coach on the field, and we have a Center who understands and calls the blocking assignments.  Obviously, both Moore and Mudd were going to leave within the next 2 years.  It would have been great to see them stay another year to help in Caldwell's transition, but if it doesn't happen the team will have to move on.

We have to remember, the offense and the offensive philosophy will not change if Moore's and Mudd's understudys are promoted.  They might be some minor adjustments from the change, but everything else will remain the same.  Had we not resigned Saturday, then I believe there would be cause for concern.  This team has excellent veteran leadership, has a winning attitude, doesn't quit in games, and understands what it takes to win in the NFL.  The Colts, as an organization, have set a very high standard since the arrival of Polian and Manning, and will continue to carry that winning attitude even with the coaching changes.  We may experience some rough spots this year while the new coaches adjust, but we will be OK.  If I had to choose between veteran players or veteran coaches, I would take veteran players.  Both Christensen and Metzelaars know the system, and our on field leadership should buy them enough time to adjust to their new roles.

So, Colts fans, while there may be cause for concern, I believe we will be OK at the end of the day.  Other teams have made coaching changes and went from losers to winners.  If the Colts can make the transition this year to a new coaching staff, we have an excellent chance to win at least one and maybe 2 Super Bowls in the next 5 years.