and their fan base. NFL franchises strive for continuity, and this season has had zero in Indianapolis in the locker room or on the field. First-time head coach, first-time play-caller. The offensive coordinator and head coach jettisoned mid-season—musical chairs on the offensive line and at quarterback.
At one point, the greatest source of continuity for the Colts could be found on the defensive side of the ball. Gus Bradley’s unit managed to keep arguably the league’s worst offense in the game nearly every week. Until the floodgates started to open up and the defense seemingly started to lay down — especially in critical moments.