Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to bring Steichen back, along with general manager Chris Ballard, rather than cutting the cord on a head coach Irsay described as a young Don Shula in the preseason. Steichen knows he needs to grow as a coach, and in the opening statement of his final press conference of the 2024 season, the 39-year-old made a vow.

Colts’ GM Chris Ballard has had discussions with Shane Steichen about one particular area where he must improve in 2025.

Colts GM Chris Ballard said coach Shane Steichen needs to do a better job sharing information with the public: 'Our messaging needs to be better.'

Let’s take a looks at some of the reactions out there to the news that the Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator.

The #Colts are expected to hire former #Bengals DC Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, a big hire for Shane Steichen’s staff, per the Insiders. After moving on from Gus Bradley, Indy lands one of the top targets on the market. pic.twitter.com/mLW04X7zZb

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Indianapolis Colts are expected to hire former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator. It's a big hire for head coach Shane Steichen's staff,

Lou Anarumo didn't take long to find a new NFL job.The Cincinnati Bengals fired the defensive coordinator after completing his sixth season on Zac Taylor's staff. They missed the playoffs with the league's No.

The Indianapolis Colts are well into their search for a new defensive coordinator. They have completed interviews with all five confirmed candidates.  Multiple of their current list of candidates is viewed as top defensive coordinator's options throughout the NFL.

It helps to learn from mistakes, so Nate Atkins took the time to detail the areas where he was wrong about this year's Colts team.

Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson had another fantastic season in 2024, marking his seventh-straight Pro Bowl nomination. However, while the Pro Bowls are impressive, it's Nelson All-Pro accolades that stand out.

As the Indianapolis Colts head into the 2025 season in need of competition being added throughout the roster, one position group that GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen have to be feeling good about is wide receiver.