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Colts Release Head Coach Jim Caldwell

Found January 17, 2012 on This Given Sunday: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jim Caldwell,  Jim Irsay,  Bill Polian,  Chris Polian,  Peyton Manning
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts
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The Indianapolis Colts released head coach Jim Caldwell according to a story just posted on Colts.com. No further details were given.  Team owner Jim Irsay telegraphed the news via Twitter. Jim Irsay @JimIrsay Go to colts.com for upcoming breaking news... The move is the expected second shoe to drop after the team released long-time president Bill Polian and son Chris Polian. A fair question to ask, though, is why they waited this long. Could there be other shoes dropping in regards to the naming of a new GM or coach shortly? Could the Colts be targeting a coordinator from a team recently (and surprisingly) deposed from the playoffs? Indianapolis finished the season 2-14 without ace quarterback Peyton Manning who missed the entire season. The Colts might be forgiven for missing the playoffs without Manning. But, the team was woefully unprepared for life after Peyton. You can lay that at the Polian's feet. The team also made poor use of the talent on hand. Caldwell paid ...
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