The Indianapolis Colts hired former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as their new head coach Tuesday.
The announcement ended an exhaustive month-long process that included 13 candidates and 21 total interviews. The Colts clearly didn’t mind that it took this long if it means they hired the right candidate.
With Steichen now officially aboard as the new leader in the clubhouse, here’s how Twitter reacted to the news Tuesday morning:
Shane Steichen is officially the Colts’ HC. Next order of business is getting the OL coach hire right.. https://t.co/elyTNc4XRn
— Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2) February 14, 2023
Eagles’ three playoff games, with Shane Steichen calling the plays (and lots of talent, too):
104 points score (34.6/gm)
1,103 total yards of offense (367.6/gm)Colts in 2022: lowest scoring offense in the league, TDs on just 12.8% of their drives, worst in football
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) February 14, 2023
I think Shane Steichen is going to bring some of the fire Jim Irsay wanted https://t.co/0ewe4Bngdl
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) February 14, 2023
New Colts coach Shane Steichen is only 37, making him the third-youngest NFL head coach, two weeks older than Kevin O'Connell and nine months older than Sean McVay.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) February 14, 2023
It's Always Sunny In ̶P̶h̶i̶l̶a̶d̶e̶l̶p̶h̶i̶a̶ Indianapolis pic.twitter.com/gx6L0MZ6Q1
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 14, 2023
It’s a good day. Welcome to the @colts family Shane! pic.twitter.com/P9xeHwP0KD
— Kalen Jackson (@KalenIJackson) February 14, 2023
The Shane Steichen Era has arrived‼️ https://t.co/mJNWPyAq8c
— Naptown Talk (@naptowntalkpod) February 14, 2023
Steichen oversaw Justin Herbert's historic rookie season and is partially responsible for the level of play we saw from Jalen Hurts Sunday in the Super Bowl. This is a great bet for the #Colts to make. https://t.co/P3QUW7LTEn
— Eric Eager 📊🏈 (@ericeager_) February 14, 2023
The former @unlv QB gets his shot at being a head coach in the NFL. https://t.co/GkVubOkgjA
— Heidi Fang (@HeidiFang) February 14, 2023
He did an excellent job with play calling since he took over last season, brings great energy to the job, according to coaches who've worked with him.
Now, he'll have a lot more on his plate. https://t.co/8h7BwxzFjX
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 14, 2023
i’m on board. lfg https://t.co/ODjk8pQ8Bj
— Luke Robbins (@LukeVTheWorld) February 14, 2023
Steichen and Will Levis together is going to be something https://t.co/kBpsyjJAQG
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) February 14, 2023
WELCOME HOME #ForTheShoe https://t.co/o6798v78YL
— Blue (@blue) February 14, 2023
They need a QB but this is good news for Jonathan Taylor & Michael Pittman https://t.co/7Xa576gKjU
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) February 14, 2023
3/4 teams in the NFC East will have new offensive coordinators in 2023.
New York Giants OC Mike Kafka is the only one set to return, barring a last-minute change from all of the reported finalists for the Cardinals job. https://t.co/Rx9SCOS1g0
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) February 14, 2023
Probably the only one in Philadelphia excited by this news https://t.co/9m9VLh7OEH
— John Barchard (@JohnBarchard) February 14, 2023
Now the big question—what does Steichen want in a quarterback? https://t.co/jqJuAbNIgy
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) February 14, 2023
20 years ago, Shane Steichen was a senior QB at Oak Ridge High in El Dorado Hills (and Tony Dungy was first-year coach of #Colts)
BTW: Oak Ridge is same alma mater as 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley, a pending free agent. https://t.co/WBwMoBee2y
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) February 14, 2023
Get a QB & Pittman is back on track 😤🔥🍽 https://t.co/VJCUkexZsf
— LaQuan Jones (@RealDealFantasy) February 14, 2023
It's finally over… https://t.co/dG89xChOXM pic.twitter.com/locmeuhUFZ
— Big Michael (@BigMikePKP236) February 14, 2023
best of luck to Dax Shepard in his new venture https://t.co/qOuvVdOpLD
— Wes Blankenship (@Wes_nship) February 14, 2023
COACH!!! https://t.co/unqVAoERov
— Tevin Israel (@TevinIsrael) February 14, 2023
Live look at Saturday outside…. https://t.co/z8DMxp7wt9 pic.twitter.com/ZdDh8pFjUo
— Nathaniel T. (@NTolliver1987) February 14, 2023
Our offense is going to be fun……… https://t.co/VthXEWgv8v
— Zach Bunch 🍊🐴 (@ZachBunchy) February 14, 2023
Looks like we got ourselves a coach, Indy! 👀👀👀👀 https://t.co/s5VbOv5fLc
— Alia Blackburn (@AliaBonTV) February 14, 2023
Excellent play-caller and better guy. Good luck to Shane Steichen in Indy. #Colts #Eagles https://t.co/VRBU5NCByt
— John McMullen (@JFMcMullen) February 14, 2023
Steichen has come a long way since he was offensive quality control coach for the #Browns in 2013 under Rob Chudzinski. Congrats! https://t.co/jEtkoACYR1
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) February 14, 2023
Same energy. https://t.co/Ru7dKfOyzb pic.twitter.com/N4rkhCyJFM
— Michael Dendor (@MichaelDendor) February 14, 2023
Dax Shepard is coming home to Indy https://t.co/W3mBZ1v41C
— play nothing (@MajorTomHeuchan) February 14, 2023
Musical chairs?
February 2018: Colts hire Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich as head coach
January 2021: Eagles hire Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni as head coach
February 2023: Colts hire Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as head coach— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) February 14, 2023
Shane Steichen with @JayT23 as his RB is going to be unfair for opposing defenses 😤 pic.twitter.com/HFlZXFr1jr
— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) February 14, 2023