Shane Steichen's coaching staff is starting to come together.
The new Indianapolis Colts head coach is expected to name veteran NFL assistant Jim Bob Cooter as the team's offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday.
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Colts, Panthers Discussed Coaching Role With Dan Orlovsky
Both the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers had discussions with Dan Orlovsky about prominent offensive coaching roles within their franchise, according to a report.
Orlovsky, 39, has been working at ESPN as an analyst since 2018.
The former NFL quarterback instead opted to remain at the network.
Colts Expected To Hire Shane Steichen As Head Coach
Shane Steichen, offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, has emerged as the favorite to become the next head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts and Steichen cannot agree to a deal until after Super Bowl LVII on Sunday.
The Eagles hired Nick Sirianni as head coach after he was offensive coordinator of the Colts.
Steichen would become the second Eagles offensive coordinator hired by the Colts as their head coach. Frank Reich, who was fired by the Colts earlier this season, also was Philadelphia's offensive coordinator before being hired as Indianapolis' head coach in 2018.