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Reports: Colts Making Changes To Front Office, Jim Caldwell Fired UPDATE Normal Monday Press Conference Still Scheduled

All kinds of rumor and speculation is trickling out of the Indianapolis Colts West 56th Street complex this morning and much of it focuses on the 'big changes' that everyone is expecting with the front office and the coaching staff.

As we noted here, different sources are reporting contradictory information. However, a few consistent themes are emerging:

  • Jim Caldwell will be fired
  • Bill Polian's and Chris Polian's contracts will either be bought out, terminated, or both men will be 're-assigned' within the organization
  • Former Titans head coach Jeff Fisher has been linked to the Colts
  • Former Ohio State head coach and current Colts consultant Jim Tressel is another candidate listed who could replace Caldwell

The news craziness started early this morning when Colts owner Jim Irsay tweeted that he'd listened to the fans and that their opinions were noted. All season long, fans have screamed for the removal of the Polians and Caldwell.

As of right now, we have no official announcement from the Colts. Jim Caldwell is still scheduled to meet with the press at 12:30 p.m. ET.

[UPDATE]: From ESPN's Paul Kuharsky:

Caldwell to talk at 12:30 ET. I see 3 options. They announce moves then. He talks then & stays. He talks then and news comes Tues.

[UPDATE 2]: S.I.'s Will Carroll just tweeted this:

Hearing Colts "staff" let go - trying to figure out if that's just coaching staff or if it goes deeper.

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wow

that press conference should be interesting…

ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE

by Keysta101 on Jan 2, 2012 11:29 AM EST reply actions  

This is what happens

When BBS has a chance of being right about something.

by gmitch23 on Jan 2, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions  

it would be great

if the polians got canned and bbs spent the next 3 months taking credit for it. damn that would be hilarious. lots of peoples heads would explode

by omahacolt on Jan 2, 2012 11:41 AM EST up reply actions  

Huh?

We’re updating news from multiple sources with conflicting information. ‘Same rumors’?

SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue and editor of SB Nation Indiana.

by Brad Wells on Jan 2, 2012 11:44 AM EST up reply actions  

'The sources are mostly just others speculating'

No, they aren’t. Ignoring you now.

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by Brad Wells on Jan 2, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions  

What do you expect from a blog?

This is a huge day for the Colts. What are you expecting to see? More on Andrew Luck? I personally want to see anything and everything possibly coming from Colts Nation.

by trevcam11 on Jan 2, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions  

That picture is hilarious...

Could the Polians look more like aholes?

by Yougotme on Jan 2, 2012 11:34 AM EST reply actions  

FWIW

Polian and Fisher were on the competition committee for years and I’m sure have much respect for one another. So I wouldn’t be surpised if he comes in with Polians approval. If Polian doesn’t like it, then you know for sure Irsay would override it.

by ColtsFanNChiTown on Jan 2, 2012 11:36 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

absolutely

I come to this site to get colts info from colts fans. Keep us updated BBS!

by rc27 on Jan 2, 2012 12:33 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions  

Thank you

Amazing how much shit people give me for doing what they come here to get: Information.

SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue and editor of SB Nation Indiana.

by Brad Wells on Jan 2, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions  

yeah man

this is when you are at your best. gathering info and firing it off

by omahacolt on Jan 2, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions  

If things go down like this I wouldn’t mind seeing Tressel as head coach. I know that is blaspheme as a fan of another B10 team he is the kind of CEO type coach that works in the NFL these days. You would then need to hire an excellent DC like Spagnuolo to run the defense so Tressel, Christianson, and Manning/Luck can run the O.

Jason Heyward wins at baseball.

by bbxxj on Jan 2, 2012 11:46 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

Trust me

You don’t wanna see a Tressel-influenced offense.

by IrishColts17 on Jan 2, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions  

"REC"

Judging by the amount of rec’s on SpanishColtsFan’s post…

by DonkeyBoner on Jan 2, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

I think it would be even funnier if...

Irsay shows up and says the supports the whole lot. In that case I’d like to see BRAD’S face. I picture it exploding just like the Chappell Show’s ‘Black White Supremecist’ episode.

The option I didn’t see listed here is that Caldwell resigns and announces he’s seeking or has accepted the Penn St. job.

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Jan 2, 2012 11:50 AM EST reply actions  

hah

when that guy’s head explodes, the first time i saw that i was laughing hysterically. absolutely hilarious episode!!

by ColtKing on Jan 2, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Title says Caldwell fired.

It’s not official yet. How about waiting before posting false information. Sure it may turn out to be true but you’re still jumping the gun.

"I'm pretty sure my cats been reading my diary"

by skywalker on Jan 2, 2012 12:10 PM EST reply actions  

anywhere we can watch this press conference live?

by miketyson on Jan 2, 2012 12:15 PM EST reply actions  

Caldwell will resign, Irsay has too much respect for him

Like I said above, I think Caldwell will be asked to resign opposed to being fired. It’s semantics I know, but it just makes a lot of sense. It also would go along with Caldwell still having a 1230 press conference.

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Jan 2, 2012 12:21 PM EST reply actions  

Is there a way to watch the presser?

If at first you don't succeed, quit and watch TV.
In the name of the Colts, the Hoosiers, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Amen.

by The Learned Hand on Jan 2, 2012 12:24 PM EST reply actions  

McAfee is a beast

Phil Wilson tweeted this:

#Colts P Pat McAfee is a tough dude. Said he tore meniscus in right knee in Week 8, but chose to finish year. Set team record for punt avg.

"The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they don't know the game" -Bill Shankly

by Bromantic on Jan 2, 2012 12:41 PM EST reply actions  

Phil Wilson tweet:
#Colts fans, to be honest, I have no idea what’s going on … maybe team won’t announce changes for another day or two, IDK.

"The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they don't know the game" -Bill Shankly

by Bromantic on Jan 2, 2012 12:42 PM EST reply actions  

Or there are no changes

Boy is his face red…

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Jan 2, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm baffled

Thank to VermVerm and everyone else who posted info through.

by ThanksALot on Jan 2, 2012 12:43 PM EST reply actions  

So is Phil Wilson

and from his tweets, it sounds like he is either at the conference or watching it.

"The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they don't know the game" -Bill Shankly

by Bromantic on Jan 2, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

From the Indy Star facebook page
No coaching changes yet as Colts coach Jim Caldwell spoke today at his press conference. Here’s some of what he had to say: “I’m moving forward until otherwise notified. . .we don’t need a culture change. . .This is not the time to talk about the draft and draft position. We’ll talk about that at a later time. . .we don’t need a culture change. . .”

"The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they don't know the game" -Bill Shankly

by Bromantic on Jan 2, 2012 12:50 PM EST reply actions  

Of course they don't need a culture change

They just need Manning back so they can all sit back and ride his coat tales like they have been for the past 14 yrs. This past season should be a big reality check for Irsay to realize how questionable the entire coaching staff and organization is. Teams all around the league are firing coaches who had better seasons then we did. Hopefully Irsay doesn’t drag his feet on this. If he is gonna fire people he needs to do it now so he has time to hire who he wants and who this team needs. Not wait and pick from who is left after the other teams rebuild first.

by Colts Forever on Jan 2, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I can understand waiting a week

There will be no significant difference in firing Caldwell now or in a week. Same for the Polians. This is a big decision.

"The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they don't know the game" -Bill Shankly

by Bromantic on Jan 2, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

'we don't need a culture change'.....

delusional Caldwell just keeps going and going with the insanity…

by Ayrshire on Jan 2, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Supersource Will Carrol's track record:

Being right about Colts: 0
Being wrong: ALL THE TIME

by Ty46 on Jan 2, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions  

That was anticlimactic

Bob Kravitz tweet:

As of now, it’s biz as usual for Colts. Caldwell talked about season. No announcements. PR says won’t be anything for a while. Evaluating

"The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they don't know the game" -Bill Shankly

by Bromantic on Jan 2, 2012 12:55 PM EST reply actions  

Expounding on his first tweet
At this point, everything is in play: Everybody back, or Polians-only back, or Caldwell-only back, or everybody gone. Stay tuned.

"The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they don't know the game" -Bill Shankly

by Bromantic on Jan 2, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions  

So much for the title of this post.

Great blogging btw….

"I'm pretty sure my cats been reading my diary"

by skywalker on Jan 2, 2012 12:59 PM EST reply actions   2 recs

Wow I can't believe 2-14 and no changes..what a joke

Caldwell failed to change anything once he knew Manning was out, it it the Coaches job to put his players in a position to win, HE DID NOT DO THIS. He failed to change game plans or even remove players that were playing badly until the damage was to far along to do any good. How does he keep his job ?

by armycolts25 on Jan 2, 2012 1:22 PM EST reply actions  

It's because

WE’RE ONE DAMN DAY PAST THE REGULAR SEASON.

Patience, young grasshoppah.

by DonkeyBoner on Jan 2, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, and it has come as a surprise

Colts all of sudden 2-14. Jim Irsay had no warning at 0-13.

by Ty46 on Jan 2, 2012 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

hmmm
Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow
Just got out of year end meeting… Coach Caldwell & Chris Polian spoke. Gonna be interesting to see what happens in the next couple days

ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE

by Keysta101 on Jan 2, 2012 1:36 PM EST reply actions  

Sad the season is over at this date ,

this better be the last time in a long time it is over this soon

by OBGYNOSUPREME on Jan 2, 2012 1:49 PM EST reply actions  

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