New Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will remind you a lot of the guy he replaced, Gus Bradley, only with better hair and more excuses.
The Indianapolis Colts are officially in the Lou Anarumo era of defensive football. This hiring came after veteran coordinator Gus Bradley was with the team for three seasons (2022-2024).
Under new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, you can expect to see a more blitz-heavy Indianapolis Colts’ defense. Blitzing was never a staple of Gus Bradley’s defensive scheme. During his three seasons as the Colts’ defensive play caller, the Indianapolis defense ranked 28th or lower in blitz rate each year.
Colts new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo plans on being multiple, flexible and relying on defenders who process the game quickly.
In his introductory press conference, new Colts’ DC Lou Anarumo described his defensive philosophy and approach.
That's a big change from what Colts fans saw under former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who was let go as his contract expired. Bradley didn't blitz often, relying instead on his base defense and familiar formations each week.
Great players want to be coached. They want to know the truth. ... If they don't, then there's probably an issue there."
Smart. Fast. Physical. New Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo made his defensive philosophy clear during his introductory news conference on Thursday. Anarumo
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Lou Anarumo has been in this situation before. Sort of. After overseeing Purdue’s defensive backs from 2004-11 and adding stints with the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants to his
"Those three things. You don't want to beat yourself in this league.," said Lou Anarumo at his introductory press conference on Thursday.