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NFL Offensive Coordinators, From Bill O’Brien to Kellen Moore
(Stephen Holder, and ESPN's NFL Nation Writers)
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ve-coordinator
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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Offensive coordinator: ) Jim Bob Cooter
Play-caller: ) Shane Steichen
What has gone right ??? ) The Colts have generated much more offensive production than predicted, especially considering the season-ending injury to starting quarterback Anthony Richardson and the early-season absence of running back Jonathan Taylor. That production has tailed off lately, but through Week 8, the Colts were seventh in scoring (25.6 points per game) and eighth in yards per game (362.4).
What has gone wrong ??? ) The loss of Richardson forced Steichen to adapt his offense to backup Gardner Minshew. Using a more traditional approach with Minshew under center, the Colts have had some opportunities for big plays, but increased turnovers have made them less aggressive. As a result, the Colts have scored just three offensive touchdowns in their past two games.
Key to the 2nd Half ??? ) Minshew has to learn to trust his protection more, which would give the Colts opportunities for the occasional deep shot. Minshew took some hits earlier in his stint as the starter because of offensive line injuries, but the protection has been much improved. Also, look for a greater workload for Taylor now that he's finally in midseason form. -- Stephen Holder
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