***BREAKING***Colts fire Pep Hamilton

[ChristianPatriot]

Colts terminate Pep Hamilton as offensive coordinator - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

 

[miguel]

Smokin' Jay always knew Pep didn't have it in him!

 

[Jomibe]

 

[308jake]

Well....BYE. Hopefully soon to be followed by Pagano, Grigson and maybe a new owner wouldn't hurt.

 

[Brandon]

Should of taken Pagano out. Not opposed to having luck sit out a few games either.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Pep was a bad hire from the beginning. Previous success not withstanding, I think they succeeded despite the O.C., not because of him. I also think that the Colts way way way overachieved the last three years and THIS season the team is "finding it's level", so to speak. I'm just surprised it took this long. And it once again shows that one guy being hurt/healthy makes a huge difference. Colts without Manning were horrible. Colts without a healthy Luck are horrible. Lucks' play, up until now, had covered a multitude of sins. But his crappy play / hurt play has exposed this team for what it really is.

I think Grigson is safe. He's too much of a Yes-man to Irsay.

Grigson isn't drafting or signing anyone without approval of Irsay. Ol' Jimmy can talk about not wanting "starwars" numbers and what-not... But it's all lip-service to what he's allowing Grigson to do.

Up until recently, I kind of thought that Pagano's job was safe, too. But this team has been too undisciplined. Too many penalties. Granted it's the players who commit the penalties, but it's the coaching staff that doesn't weed them out in practice and training camp.

Pep's firing was probably done at the head-coach level; as coaching decisions are generally his to be made. I'm sure the GM had to give approval, however.

Pep isn't the reason for this season's performances; but he certainly doesn't seem to have helped things any. Pagano isn't the reason for this season's performances; but he certainly doesn't seem to have helped things any.

Pep and Pagano will be the fall guys for Grigson and Irsay's failings.

 

[BobDaniels]

While Luck has not been great this year, it's difficult to be an effective quarterback when you spend most of your time running for your life.

 

[gtpilot21]

What I want to know is who started calling the plays in the 4th quarter on Sunday? Obviously there is a problem when we finally get decent running backs and we still can't close out games.

 

[SSGSAD]

Colts terminate Pep Hamilton as offensive coordinator - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

JMHO, it's about time ..... this is supposed to be PRO football, NOT college ..... again, JMHO .....

 

[mikebol]

I think Grigson is safe. He's too much of a Yes-man to Irsay.

Agree sadly. I'd like see Irsay sell the team to someone who is serious about building a franchise not just attracting a few franchise players. Irsay still thinks you can build a team around the quarterback and win championships ... we've ignored our defense and special teams for way too long.

Mike

 

[historian]

Yeah. Pagano and Grigson both need to go. Should have never let Bruce walk either. As for ignoring our D and Special Teams, that is what the Colts do best (besides providing a clear path to the QB). I always joked we should hire Jim Harbaugh as the coach to teach Luck how to never trust the O-line.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Agree sadly. I'd like see Irsay sell the team to someone who is serious about building a franchise not just attracting a few franchise players. Irsay still thinks you can build a team around the quarterback and win championships ... we've ignored our defense and special teams for way too long.

Mike

Irsay can remain owner... I'm OK with that. Just stop telling the GM what and what not to do. Separate yourself. Quit Jerry Jonsing everything up. Thankfully Irsay isn't THAT bad. Hire a real Football Guy as a GM...

And hire good talent scouts. I also think that's part of the problem. Scouting.