There wasn’t expected to be a whole lot of turnover on the coaching staff for the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, but there is always some to be wary of every year.
The Colts lost defensive line coach Mike Phair to the Carolina Panthers earlier this offseason and now have to find a replacement. While at the Senior Bowl, head coach Frank Reich said they have narrowed down the hire but that they aren’t going to rush it.
“We’ve talked to some good guys,” Reich said. “We’ve had a lot of conversations with some guys, and … we got things narrowed down. We’re just going to take our time working it out.”
Whoever the Colts do bring in will have a big job ahead of them. Working under defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, the new defensive line coach will be tasked with aiding the development of the young pass rushers—specifically Kemoko Turay and Ben Banogu. Not to mention whichever rookies the Colts bring in during the draft.
Reich added that Eberflus has a hand in which coach is being brought in. Reich and general manager Chris Ballard are leading the way, but Eberflus is getting some input in as well.
The Colts defensive line has a lot of promise but also some concern entering this offseason. They likely need to add to the edge again while the three-technique is one of the biggest needs for Indy this offseason.
It seems the Colts have narrowed down their search and the hire could be named soon.