New Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will remind you a lot of the guy he replaced, Gus Bradley, only with better hair and more excuses.

The Colts have found their replacement for Gus Bradley at defensive coordinator. And it's an AFC champion one coming over.

The Indianapolis Colts are officially in the Lou Anarumo era of defensive football. This hiring came after veteran coordinator Gus Bradley was with the team for three seasons (2022-2024).

Lou Anarumo has plenty to fix as the Colts' new defensive coordinator, and one of those is an ego problem. He sticks to what he calls "my standard."

"Those three things. You don't want to beat yourself in this league.," said Lou Anarumo at his introductory press conference on Thursday.

The Indianapolis Colts' defense under new coordinator Lou Anarumo is going to look a bit different than it did under Gus Bradley. You don't get the nickname the 'Mad Scientist' as Anarumo did by accident.

The Colts hired Lou Anarumo to replace Gus Bradley at defensive coordinator, giving Anarumo a fresh start after he’d been dismissed by the Bengals. Indianapolis ranked No. 24 in points allowed and No. 29 in yards allowed last season under Bradley ...

Smart. Fast. Physical. New Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo made his defensive philosophy clear during his introductory news conference on Thursday. Anarumo comes to Indianapolis after spending six seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints, who also covers the NBA and MLB. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, ran his own website, and had bylines at FanSided and the Basketball Network.

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A former Indianapolis Colts defender made it known who he thinks will shine with Lou Anarumo in the Circle City.