With Chuck Pagano on borrowed time, Colts face long road back
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Were Chuck Pagano a first- or second-year head coach, the fact that his team just dropped to 2-5 following a shutout loss to a division rival might be mitigated by the fact that the team has been missing its franchise quarterback for the duration of the seasoWith Chuck Pagano on borrowed time, Colts face long road back
Were Chuck Pagano a first- or second-year head coach, the fact that his team just dropped to 2-5 following a shutout loss to a division rival might be mitigated by the fact that the team has been missing its franchise quarterback for the duration of the season.Of course, that isn’t the case. Instead, the Colts are closing in on their third straight season without a playoff appearance, and Pagano is in his sixth year with the team. Most observers assumed he would be fired at the end of the 2016 season and were blindsided when he wasn’t.Luck missed nine games in 2015 after making every start in the first three seasons. He only missed one game in 2016, played well, and yet the team still foundered. For many, that was sufficient proof that Pagano and general manager Ryan Grigson had failed in their jobs, and yet only Grigson was cut loose.The first seven games this season have been bad enough that the sword of Damocles is teetering over Pagano. Following the 27-0 loss to the Jaguars in which the Colts surrendered Read more