Colts coach Tony Dungy is expected to reveal today whether he will return to coach the Indianapolis Colts, or whether he will retire. Colts owner Jim Irsay says he believes Dungy is leaning toward returning to the Colts:"I'm hopeful, I think he's leaning our way, but he hasn't committed to anything," said Irsay, who spoke with his coach on Sunday. ...
"I'm optimistic but I really don't know that Tony will [return]. I can see him coming back for one, maybe two years, but he has to find peace with that."
Irsay confirmed to ESPN that assistant head coach Jim Caldwell is the Colts' next head coach, and will take over when Dungy retires. "Two things that are clear right now: One, if Tony comes back, he will come back full time and, two, Jim Caldwell will be the coach if Tony steps down," Irsay told Chris Mortensen.
Caldwell, a longtime Dungy assistant who has a good relationship with Peyton Manning, would likely make no major changes to the Colts. But losing Dungy would, in and of itself, be a major change.
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1-21-2008 @ 8:23AM
Bill McDonald said...
Coach Dungy has given enough of himself to pro football. It will not be the same if he is not on the sidelines and I know all of the players who have been part of his teams will miss him. But, he has suffered the loss of a son and I believe he wants to retire and devote the rest of his life to his family and his faith. Go well Coach.
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1-21-2008 @ 11:32AM
doug said...
I couldnt agree with you more Bill. Hes been a great coach and off the field an even greater person. Thanks for the the time with Indianapolis Coach if you do decide to go. Best wishes to you and your family.
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1-21-2008 @ 1:07PM
Hector Torres said...
Is tony dungy is going to atlanta? he is talking to his family about the decision he has to make. i think his family will like to be closer to the souht.
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