Colts owner Jim Irsay and general manager Chris Ballard watch pregame warmups before a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
"We said, as an Organization (Colts)… The Coaching search would be [an] open minded and a thorough process… and the final decision would be strictly based on, what is best for our Franchise's success and best for our Fans, of Colts Nation… Final decision coming in Days not Hours."
COLTS REPORTEDLY DIVIDED OVER JEFF SATURDAY FOR HEAD COACH VACANCY AS FANS CHIME IN
Irsay penned an open letter to fans last month after the Colts went 4-12-1 and ultimately fired head coach Frank Reich after nine games. Former player Jeff Saturday took over as interim head coach and finished out the season 1-7.
Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday speaks as owner Jim Irsay listens during a news conference at the team's practice facility, Nov. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
"The Colts have a proud history with proud fans everywhere, so I know how tough the 2022 season was for you all to endure. All of us had the highest hopes for a division title and a deep playoff run. But the bottom line is we failed to live up to the hope and excitement we all felt at the start of the season," Irsay said at the time.
"I share your frustration. I can't stand losing, and I hate letting down our fans, and we had too much of both last year."
Jim Irsay speaks at the 15th Annual HOPE luncheon seminar honoring Michael Phelps on Nov. 10, 2021, in New York City. (Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Saturday has been among those interviewed for the position.
The Colts have also interviewed Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, and Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, among others.