Jim Caldwell Remained Stone-Faced After Being Told He is Out in Indianapolis (We Assume)

The rumors that Jim Caldwell could be retained were just that, the speculation of an Indianapolis writer trying to interpret the cryptic comments of owner Jim Irsay, the late night bard of Twitter. Ryan Grigson, the new general manager, made the only reasonable decision as the organization begins a new book.

It’s sad, really. Jim Caldwell will probably never have a chance to coach a different franchise to a 1-15 record with Chris Weinke at quarterback now, like George Seifert did, because Caldwell went 2-14 in his only season as head coach. I know, I know, he’s technically listed as head coach in 2009 when the Colts went to the Super Bowl and last year when the Colts went 10-6. We know that Peyton Manning was coaching those teams, and whenever Caldwell was called on to make big decisions, he tended conservative. The Colts were badly out managed by Sean Payton and Rex Ryan in the postseason.

This year isn’t all Caldwell’s fault of course. The roster had aged and the incoming talent was not as good as what it was in 2004-2007. Once the Peyton band-aid was peeled off, it got ugly. Caldwell, though, didn’t provide any anti-septic relief. He stayed conservative while playing the underdog role. He never inspired. When you are a caretaker and the body goes bad, you don’t get to caretake any more. No word on how he took the news, but my guess is he took it while remaining calm, collected, or asleep.

Previously: Jim Caldwell Might Not Get Fired. That Can’t Be Right, Right?

Previously: Colts Owner Jim Irsay Fires Vice Chairman Bill Polian and His Son, GM Chris Polian

Previously: Jim Caldwell, Conservative Coaching, and Avoiding Shutouts

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