As the Indianapolis Colts were interviewing candidates to fill their defensive coordinator vacancy, former quarterback Philip Rivers reached out to Gus Bradley to let him know just what the latter would be getting into.
Bradley, who impressed during his interview with the team, got some big insight form Rivers on what the organization is all about. Suffice it to say, Bradley came away impressed with the praise Rivers gave the Colts organization.
That relationship with Rivers—stemming back to their days with the Los Angeles Chargers—was a factor in Bradley accepting the role as the new defensive coordinator.