Key takeaways from new Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s introductory press convention

Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was launched as the brand new playcaller calling the defensive photographs alongside the sidelines for the Horseshoe on Thursday.

The veteran defensive coordinator preached accountability and needs a ‘fast, smart, and physical defense’ going ahead (who doesn’t?) with the Colts.

Listed here are a number of key takeaways from the veteran defensive coordinator’s introductory press convention from Thursday morning:

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Want to Deploy a ‘Smart, Fast, and Physical Defense’

Anarumo desires a wise, quick, bodily protection. Needs guys to know the place their assistance is on each down and to not make any unforced errors. They wish to win video games by permitting the opposite staff to make their errors. Mentioned in case you do not play quick, you do not stand an opportunity.

— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) January 23, 2025

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Preaching Accountability and Reality Telling

#Colts DC Lou Anarumo:

“I’m gonna be a truth teller. … It’s my job to say, ‘Yes, you’re doing it right’ or ‘No, you’re doing it wrong.’ That WILL happen. And it will happen to all of them. I don’t care the number of years in the league. … Great players want to be coached.”

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) January 23, 2025

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Preferred Colts’ soon-to-be 2nd-year cross rusher popping out of draft

Lou Anarumo stated he was an enormous fan of Laiatu Latu’s popping out of the draft. He is used to working with a big-time edge rusher in Trey Hendrickson, so he’ll go to work creating this one quickly.

— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) January 23, 2025

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Knew GM Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen from competitors

Lou Anarumo stated he solely knew Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard from competing in opposition to them within the league. He was prepared for the following alternative and this one popped up and have become a match fairly shortly.

— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) January 23, 2025

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Excited to work with Colts’ defensive gamers and met some already

Anarumo stated he is excited to get began with these gamers. Mentioned he spoke to quite a few them on the cellphone and a few of them have popped in to him on the facility.

— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) January 23, 2025