According to one NFL insider with ESPN, Colts’ defensive coordinator Gus Bradley appears to be on the “hot seat.”
Following an "embarrassing" performance and a devastating loss this past Sunday, many eyes are fixated on what's next for the Indianapolis Colts, specifically what potential changes could be coming this offseason.
The turbulence and frustration across the Colts players were placed front and center when Zak Keefer and James Boyd of The Athletic conducted anonymous interviews following a brutal 33-45 loss to the Giants, with one quote sticking out above the rest from a certain Indianapolis veteran.
The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly unlikely to move on from head coach Shane Steichen this offseason. On the latest episode of the Scoop City
Predictions and picks for the 2024 NFL Week 18 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars complete disappointing seasons at Lucas Oil Stadium. Who ya got?
Miles College moved quickly to find a replacement for Sam Shade, hiring former NFL standout Chris Goode to continue their HBCU dominance.
Strangely, vibes are much better on the sidelines of the 4-12 team than the one at 7-9. While a loss is better for the Jaguars' chances at getting a top-five pick — even the first pick is still an outside shot — they are not playing with that mentality. Even if the Colts sneak out a victory here, it will not be by more than five points.
McAfee has been highly critical of this team throughout the season, notably after quarterback Anthony Richardson pulled himself out of a Week 8 game for being tired before a third down play in the red zone. The ESPN star called for Richardson’s job immediately and later questioned the leadership on the team after they lost to the Giants in Week 17.
Mac Jones and the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-12) are in Indianapolis to face Joe Flacco and the Colts (7-9). This is a game with zero playoff implications but is one whose result carries massive draft ramifications especially for Jacksonville as nine teams are within one game of the first nine slots in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Speaking of the AFC South, the division will play crossover games with the AFC West and NFC West next season. Arizona, Denver, Las Vegas and San Francisco will visit Lucas Oil Stadium in 2025, while the Colts will visit Kansas City, Los Angeles (playing both the Chargers and Rams on the road) and Seattle.