New Strength and Conditioning coach Marandino hire may prove wise indeed

by oldecoltsfan on Feb 4, 2012 8:43 AM EST

After taking a little time to google Marandino's background to get a feel for what he brings to the team, I came away impressed and hopeful he will prove to be able to reduce the size of the line limping to the injured list year after year.

While Peyton's injury proved the most devastating of all, the past several years have been maddening to see one player after another succumb to injury and miss significant playing time. Now, in fairness to John Torrine (outgoing S & C Coach) much of the blame should rightfully be laid at the feet of Tony Dungy for preferring smaller, faster players that could be acquired on the cheap to flesh out a roster that turned over significant numbers annually.

Further, the new regime of Grigson and Pagano, at least initially, would seem to favor a different scheme that leans toward bigger, stronger, tougher players. One result, hopefully, will be improved durability and ability to endure the rigors of an NFL season beginning to end. While I am no expert on this specialized coaching area, Marandino does seem to have a very good track record, and joins Grigson from the Eagles' staff where he was highly regarded after just one year there.

Anyway, I thought Marandino's hire was worth discussing and projecting its role in the transition of our Colts into a new era with different approaches and philosophies. I hope Roger and holdover assistant coach Richard Howell can bring dramatic improvements to the team's ability to keep players on the field and winning football games. Beats the Manning/Irsay drama.

Go Colts !

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Very fair point ninpojames

I didn’t make my own case for him being an upgrade other than to put some faith in Grigson and Pagano (and Irsay) to not make just lateral moves in the coaching staff hires, but to actually upgrade the quality throughout.

I should think that Grigson took note of the number of players on the IR last season (19?) and felt a change was in order. And, having had direct contact with Marandino in Philly served to reinforce his comfort level with the guy. His resume at Brown (16 years) and the details of his conditioning programs impressed me as well.

In sum, I can envision the new approaches he will put in place (whatever they are) coupled with a new emphasis on bigger, stronger players may return the Colts’ facilities to a locker room instead of a M.A.S.H. unit. Mostly because of the trust I have from my earliest impressions of Pagano and Grigson. I believe them when they say they both , over their years in the NFL, have quietly built their respective lists of talented people they would surround themselves with give an opportunity such as the one they have now with the Colts.

by oldecoltsfan on Feb 4, 2012 12:47 PM EST reply actions