[Blogs] Colts Hire Pagano As Head Coach

[ravefan52]

Out of all places you had to go to Indy with Irsay???

[birdland blitz]

tough luck Chuck, I would wish you well, but I kinda like the Colts the way they are. last place

[ninpiggy]

My first thought: "Go figures."

Now, I'm kind of over it. This week has definitely been pretty crappy. I guess I'm just not surprised. If we don't get rid of Cam though, I'll be pretty disappointed. If it happens that Cam gets a new contract, that will truly be unfortunate.

[bioLarzen]

Though I really wish him luck, I do think the HC job is gonna be too early for Pagano... Especially with a team that looks to be on the slope - and not up... They have a very good chance to lose their icon QB, most of their key players are old, and though they're gonna have a great rookie QB - he's gonna be a rookie QB...

I wouldn't be sad to see Ryan back as DC - but let's face it: it's irrealistic...

I trust De Costa, Ozzie and the Big Boss though.

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[F4113N]

First the Colts, our history, our other Lombardi, now Pags. I suppose Irsay will try to steal the aquarium next... Or maybe the inner harbor.

[K-Dog]

well crap...

[ravens4life35]

why in the world would pagano want to go to indy - i cannot stand jim irsay - this was like a stab in the heart - right after we just lost the afc championship game that we should of won by the way - and now pagano is gone - who is going to repalce him to keep our defense dominant - i hope we can maintain defensive dominance and we could go for the defensive linemen coach from san fran - or we could go with jack del rio - wander who is going to be our next DC for next season - can we keep any of them - we seem to have trouble keeping coaches around here

[Bitter5]

bio@ I agree with you.

[respecttheRaven]

What the hey Chuck. I also think that Chuck should have stayed at least one more year, we were soooo close to the SB. I don't think he will be seeing one in Indy for awhile. He is going to miss our beasty defense!!!!! Anyway good luck!!

[Bitter5]

loverj@ you are right 100% your guess is right.

[Bitter5]

But still fan, and can't sit without particepate in discussion. !!

[danny]

Your kidding me dude

[WNC-Raven]

Relax, It wasn't Chuck that made our defense great, it was our defense that made Chuck look great. I loved the agressivness he had over Madison but lets face it. It was an offer he couldnt refuse. Almost every DC we have ever had has gone on to be a head coach. They were not great, we are great. None of them have had any real success elsewhere but a head coach job is the goal so I wish Chuck all the best. The players really seemed to love this guy. For that he will be missed. Ok, who are we going to make a star out of next???

[the deepster]

Thank you Chuck for solidifying our secondary. For those of you thinking we will bring in Jack Del Rio-not gonna happen especially with John's ego. We are gonna promote from within again probably Pees eventhough Brooks is better and is one heck of a coach.

[Bitter5]

Chuck will be fired after one yar from indy..haha. Indy does not have defensive players like Baltimore have.

[CapoRocky]

All jokes aside, the Ravens like to promote from within and Pees is a very good defensive coach. I think it's going to be a sure thing unless we can lure Mke Singletary from Minnesota.

[Billy2448]

Mayflower vans have been rented! This is our time to steal back from Indy!

[Rice Rice Baby]

This really grinds my gears!

[Bitter5]

Players make coaches great. Caldwell was great coach one year ago, when Mannning was healthy. Player gone, cardwel reach on street !!!! Lets see Pagano's luck.!!!

[bioLarzen]

[quote name='WNC-Raven' timestamp='1327535532' post='973685']
Relax, It wasn't Chuck that made our defense great, it was our defense that made Chuck look great. [/quote]

Well, there's some truth in it - but if that was the case, it would have made look Mattison look great, too... and we can all remember...

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[MDguyCeCo]

Gosh maybe we should bring back Jack Del Rio....?

[higgins2052]

i realize this sucks but it happens, i remember reading an interview with chuck and he said becoming a HC is what drives him otherwise whats the point, i think pees could do a good job he was decent w alot less talent in NE but i think the players love monachino and he should get consideration to, sizzle been a beast since theyve been reunited

[endzone engagement]

we'll miss him, but like Ray always says, Next man up!

btw...how do people know the difference in Pees and Brooks, and how good each individual is as a coach... we never see them in the regards we do John, Cam, or Chuck....

[Purple&Black]

i hate the colts even more now. there are other coordinators with more experience and yet they take ours

[bioLarzen]

Well, I'm a huge fan of promoting from within if there's a good enough guy - it's always better to have someone who's not totally new, who knows the players, staff, place, etc... Who doesn't have to start by finding a home to live, getting to know his new hometown, etc... So, if Pees is good enough, why wait?

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[bmoregirllovesherravens]

We'll miss you, Chuck! Congratulations! Thanks for all our did for our D this year!

[Purple&Black]

in a way i feel for him. he should have waited. its too much too fast. this was his first year as DC. i just think it might be too much responsibility for him this quickly. then again harbs was a special teams coach previously. i hope the colts never return to the post season. they can't generate success on their own so they always look for ways to steal ours. as if this already wasn't a tough week. w/e next man up. i hope the next DC isn't a softy like mattison

[display name]

Report on www.NFL.com. Aww this sucks! I hoped Chuck Pagano would stay with the Baltimore Ravens as the DC not secondary) for more than 1 year! Traitor! Especially to Indy! Also, that Indianapolis dump can't get anything without us! Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[F4113N]

Just as a diversion from the sting...

Imagine, if you will: Ray said it wouldn't be his last time as a Raven... But he didn't say in what capacity... Wouldn't that be nice?

[JGreeno1980]

[quote name='riseNConquer81' timestamp='1327531162' post='973441']
This makes ABSOLUTELY no sense. why would we jettison our entire defense and a pro bowl guard?
Foxworth and JJ maybe...the rest of them are going no where.
If we lose Grubbs, it wont be to the Colts, O line is the only decent part of that team, thy got guys to protect Manning.
[/quote]
I meant to say these players will likely be Colts or Ravens next season.