The Colts have found their replacement for Gus Bradley at defensive coordinator. And it's an AFC champion one coming over.

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 certainly believe it can. On Thursday, three days after Anarumo was hired, the Colts defensive coordinator explained how he intends to use his flexible scheme and unwavering standards to lead a quick turnaround so Indy can end its playoff drought.

A change of scenery might help rejuvenate Lou Anarumo's career. The Indianapolis Colts certainly believe it can. On Thursday, three days after Anarumo was hired, the Colts defensive coordinator explained how he intends to use his flexible scheme and unwavering standards to lead a quick turnaround so Indy can end its playoff drought.

The Colts hired Lou Anarumo to replace Gus Bradley at defensive coordinator, giving Anarumo a fresh start after he’d been dismissed by the Bengals.

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

Smart. Fast. Physical. New Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo made his defensive philosophy clear during his introductory news conference on Thursday. Anarumo comes to Indianapolis after spending six seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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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.

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Some around the NFL, including Chiefs star Travis Kelce, were shocked Cincinnati fired Anarumo. "I’ve always respected the hell out of him."