A Guide to the Indianapolis Colts' Coaching Changes

Contributor Written on May 28, 2009

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 24: Assistant head coach Jim Caldwell of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 24, 2005 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Colts 28-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

(Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

The changes in the Colts coaching staff has been the biggest shake-up and attention grabber this off-season. Peyton Manning has already started to grumble and a successful transition could be the key it the Colts are going to win another Super Bowl.

Here is a quick guide to the new coaching changes.

Head Coach

The Departed: Tony Dungy

A sure Hall of Famer, first black head coach to win a Super Bowl and all around good guy. Dungy built the Colts into a consistent winner and eventual Super Bowl champion. You would be hard pressed to find anything wrong with the guy--he was well respected by coaches, player and fans.

The Anointed: Jim Caldwell

Caldwell enters his eight season with the Colts. He was promoted to assistant head coach and hand picked successor to Tony Dungy in 2008. Joined the team as quarterbacks coach after holding the same position in Tampa Bay.

Has prior head coaching experience at the collegiate level with Wake Forest from 1993-2000. Caldwell started four years at defensive back for Iowa during his college career.

Caldwell will have the enormous task of keeping a championship caliber team in top shape. His leadership is critical and has already been tested early. Caldwell filled in at head coach for Tony Dungy in 2005 and is very familiar with the team so there shouldn’t be much difficulty in the transition.

It will be interesting to see how he handles things during now that Peyton Manning has complained in the media.

Offensive Coordinator

The Departed: Tom Moore

Moore spent 32 years in the NFL and 12 with the Colts. Moore owns three Super Bowl rings, one with the Colts and two with the Steelers. He is the only offensive coordinator Peyton Manning has ever known. Moore may stay on team as a consultant.

The Anointed: Clyde Christenson

Christenson enters his eight season with the Colts, he joined the organization from Tampa Bay along with Jim Caldwell. Christenson was offensive coordinator for Tampa Bay in 2001. He has worked with Manning extensively so they should be familiar with each other.

Offensive line coach

The Departed: Howard Mudd

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written on May 28, 2009 Preview/Prediction