The Indianapolis Colts will need to address their offseason issues, and it could start with the coaching staff. The Colts’ chances of making the playoffs disappeared in Week 17 when they were defeated 45-33 by the New York Giants. There will be discussions about the future of general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen with the organization.
Ballard has been with the Colts since 2017, during which the team went 61-69 and only two playoff appearances. The Colts also haven’t won the AFC South since 2014. As for Steichen, who has only served as head coach for two seasons, it’s possible that he could have more time and more latitude to develop its roster.
“The feeling is right now he’s going to be back in Indianapolis,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Sunday. “But I feel like there’s going to be a change in this organization. People are wondering what will be involved with general manager Chris Ballard. We’ll see what happens there.
The team selected Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he is still taking time to develop after injuries limited him to 15 games in two professional seasons. Much of the blame has been placed on Richardson’s lack of growth on the field. The option could be presented to Steichen to stay and continue working with him, as the team continues its quest for legitimacy in the AFC.
Shane Steichen hasn’t lost faith in the Colts as a contender
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With the Colts failing to live up to expectations since Steichen took over, the 39-year-old head coach sees potential in their current roster, and they could be the playoff team next season.
“I think we’re really close,” Steichen said, according to IndyStar’s Joel A. Erickson. “I do. When you have a season like this, you know, it’s frustrating, but we have a lot of good guys in the locker room, I’ve said that before, and I know those guys are going to come out and perform. beat like crazy to finish.
The Colts will face the Jacksonville Jaguars to conclude their season in Week 18, followed by a very crucial offseason in 2025.
