The Indianapolis Colts have not waited until Monday to make the most predictable firing of the offseason.
As originally reported by WISH-TV’s Anthony Calhoun and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Colts confirmed that they have fired coach Chuck Pagano after six seasons.
Colts have fired Chuck Pagano, as @ACwishtv first reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2017
Colts’ official announcement: pic.twitter.com/tu1kJiMNQu
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2017
The firing will come as no surprise to anyone, including Pagano himself, who must have seen the writing on the wall. The decision was reported as a formality on Saturday.
Pagano has been dodging rumors of his demise for a good two years, but with a new general manager in place and a 4-12 season in the books, he couldn’t keep the job any longer. He went 52-44 overall in Indianapolis, delivering two AFC South titles and going 3-3 in the playoffs. The Colts haven’t made the playoffs in three years, though, and are badly in need of an overhaul.
