Colts officially hire new OC

by miketyson on Jan 30, 2012 7:05 PM EST

To change the subject from all these pointless debates about Manning, I thought I'd post this. I know everyone already knows this was going to happen but now it is official, Bruce Arians is the new Offensive Coordinator of the Colts, as per Adam Schefter.

https://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/164134459451514880

I am unsure about how I feel about this decision, before reading into the man I was really excited considering the Steelers' success these past years. I can't say I watch the Steelers enough to know whether he is part of the reason for the success or not, because their defense is always so intense. People say he can be attributed to the success of Ben Roethlisberger, and let's not forget Peyton during his first 3 years with the team. But as I read more and more, it seems that most Steelers fans have a certain 'Good Riddance" feeling towards him, as we Colts fans did with Caldwell. I'd like to get some real input from you guys if you know about the subject, feel free to post why you think this will be a bad or a good hire. Please try to use an objective view that is at least somewhat factually based because I would like to learn more about the man and his offense. So, what do you think?

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Will Bruce Arians be a good Offensive Coordinator for the Colts?

Yes, Colts are heading in a great direction!

80 votes

No, I am worried!

6 votes

On the fence, could have gotten someone better.

26 votes

112 votes | Poll has closed

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Great Coaching Choice

Regardless of how Steelers fans may feel, Arians is a great hire for this team. He’s not only helped make Pitt’s offense a contender each and every year, but he’s also been to two superbowls during his time with the team. Steeler’s fans need to realize that the reason their offense was underperforming was because it didn’t have the O-Line that it once did. It also hasn’t had a break out running back since Willie Parker was in his prime. As we Colt’s fans can attest to, with a porous o-line and a weak RB core, it is really hard to win championships without a transcendent QB, which Big Ben Isn’t. I welcome debate on this issue, but to me, this guy seems like a knock out of the park in terms of coaching experience. Who would you rather have that is a current OC prospect? A REALISTIC OC prospect. I think if the Colts can pick up that linebacker coach from Pittsburgh, this team is going to have one HELL of a smash mouth mentality with a QB that could end up being just as good as a Big Ben, Rivers, or Manning…a running game that has both speed and strength, and an offensive line that gives the QB a couple more seconds to make the right decision. Can’t wait to see what happens with this franchise moving forward.

by pattymac on Jan 30, 2012 8:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

feel free to correct me

because I can’t say I know much about him, but many Steeler fans were saying that he is a bad play caller, and hardly ever utilizes the running game in situations which he should. They say he wastes a lot of downs trying for a deep threat ball, and that is the main reason why Big Ben got sacked so much (although O-Line can obviously attribute to that). Also I have heard that none of his plays are really that intricate, and somewhat outdated. If any of this is true, my main worry is that we won’t focus enough on the running game. But again I reiterate these are not my observations, just what I have read, which could be incorrect.

by miketyson on Jan 30, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions