When Chris Ballard set out to find the next head coach for the Indianapolis Colts, he made it very clear that preparation and the ability to teach and lead players into battle on a football field was more important than previous head coaching experience or age. There have been plenty of coaches come through Indianapolis who were inspirational figures and proven NFL coaches but there was always something missing.
Under Chuck Pagano there is no doubt that players loved him, admired him as a man, and even that he left a positive lasting impression on his players.