NFL Rumors: Colts Coach in Consideration for Giants HC Role After Patrick Mahomes’ Message. Read for more full gist👇🏾👇🏾

NFL Rumors: Colts Coach in Consideration for Giants HC Role After Patrick Mahomes’ Message. Read for more full gist👇🏾👇🏾

The New York Giants are shaking things up big time in the coaching department. After parting ways with Brian Daboll earlier this month, the team didn’t get much breathing room, and now, defensive coordinator Shane Bowen has been let go. Meanwhile, Mike Kafka is serving as interim head coach, and rumours have been swirling about potential permanent replacements. But when a name like Lou Anarumo comes up, these whispers are more than just talk. Even insiders have a similar take.

The Colts’ defense is solid, ranking around the middle of the pack. As of week 12, Anarumo’s defense has allowed around 20.8 points per game. It also racked up 21 sacks. They have also kept their turnovers limited and held top-tier teams like the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs in nail-biting matchups.

Patrick Mahomes can’t ignore Lou Anarumo’s genius
Before the game against the Colts on Sunday, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have openly admitted that there are only two defensive masterminds that they truly feel uneasy to lineup against. Not to everyone’s surprise, Anarumo finds his name in that elite 2-man list. Mahomes has never shied away from giving the credit the HC deserves.

“Coach Anarumo is a great defensive coordinator, a great coach,” said Mahomes. “He has his stuff, but what makes him such a great defensive coordinator is [that] he tailors his scheme to the team that he is playing with. He wants to go with their strengths, getting their guys in the best position to succeed, even from some of the trades they’ve made, they’ve adjusted their defense as well.”

There’s a shared history between Mahomes and Anarumo. Do you remember the Chiefs versus Bengals AFC Championship from the 2021-2022 season? Anarumo’s defensive strategy limited Kansas City to a single field goal during the second half of the game. His overtime interception ultimately led to his team’s journey to the Super Bowl. But the Chiefs’ quarterback is now in control when they meet, as the situation has been reversed. Mahomes has secured 4 wins against Anarumo in their 7 matchups, after winning on Sunday.

Even with a slight drop on this unofficial ranking, Anarumo is still a top target for teams like the Giants and Titans. He has the potential to be a game-changing hire if given the reins.