UPDATE: Keith Butler to interview for Colt's DC

[Shoes]

This isn't good if true..


New Colts coach Chuck Pagano is raiding his former AFC North rivals in order to build his new staff.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler will become Pagano’s defensive coordinator in Indianapolis. Butler will fly to Indianapolis on Tuesday to review and sign the contract. The team is also expected to hire Bruce Arians as offensive coordinator after the Steelers made him “retire.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...e-coordinator/

[polamalubeast]

damn

[ShutDown24]

[stillers4me]

Everybody wants to be us.

[The Duke]

well that sucks

though I can now see Lake as the DC of the future, if LeBeau stays another 2 years

It seems certain Pagano is going with the 3-4, at least soon. Where does that leave Mathis and Freeney??

[ShutDown24]

http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/t...-coach-new-dc/

Colts fans are loving it. Pagano really is putting together a nice staff.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

well that sucks

though I can now see Lake as the DC of the future, if LeBeau stays another 2 years

It seems certain Pagano is going with the 3-4, at least soon. Where does that leave Mathis and Freeney??

If he goes 3-4, he has Moala at end, Freeney lines up at Olb, but gonna need a NT. Ta amu could be their round 2 pick.

[Bluecoat96]

Well shit....that sucks.

[ShutDown24]

The team probably won't re-sign Mathis (who is a FA) and Freeney should be able to play Outside Backer in a 34. Really all they need is a Nose and they can probaly field an OK 34 starting lineup. Give Hughes a chance opposite Freeney and the pass rush should be passable. Sign a few big bodies for depth at End and the secondary will be what it is.

If I'm the Colts and I like Robert Griffin, I look hard at trying to acquire more picks and move down in the draft. With another first or second round pick you could come away with a great first day worth of players.

[stillers4me]

HOLD THE PRESSES!

Ed Bouchette@EdBouchette

• #Steelers LB coach Keith Butler to interview Tuesday for Colts coordinator job. Butler says it's not a done deal.

[ShutDown24]

HOLD THE PRESSES!

Ed Bouchette@EdBouchette

• #Steelers LB coach Keith Butler to interview Tuesday for Colts coordinator job. Butler says it's not a done deal.

Sure hope Butler doesn't like what he sees. He has stuck around this long waiting for LeBeau why bolt at the last minute?

[fansince'76]

Wish they would've denied the Colts permission to speak to him like they did when Whisenhunt tried to pluck him last year.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

HOLD THE PRESSES!

Ed Bouchette@EdBouchette

• #Steelers LB coach Keith Butler to interview Tuesday for Colts coordinator job. Butler says it's not a done deal.

Thanks, I knew its not official until Rob Lowe tweets it!!
I dont trust that weasel Schefter.

[stillers4me]

Wish they would've denied the Colts permission to speak to him like they did when Whisenhunt tried to pluck him last year.

The Steelers prevented Butler from taking a coordinator job with the Cardinals in the past, but his contract was up this year.

Let's just hope Butler wants to stay in Pittsburgh real bad, or doesn't think the situation in Indy looks promising. Bad enough to take less money and wait it out. Can't blame him if the doesn't, though.

[ShutDown24]

Wish they would've denied the Colts permission to speak to him like they did when Whisenhunt tried to pluck him last year.

I still don't understand how the Steelers did that. For a promotional opportunity I didn't think league rules allowed current employers to stop a coach from exploring other teams? Only for lateral moves.

[The Duke]

HOLD THE PRESSES!

Ed Bouchette@EdBouchette

• #Steelers LB coach Keith Butler to interview Tuesday for Colts coordinator job. Butler says it's not a done deal.

looking as some of his history, he goes way back with Pagano. Arians too

he would have to really hate the place not to take the job

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

looking as some of his history, he goes way back with Pagano. Arians too

he would have to really hate the place not to take the job

Or know that he gets the Steelers DC job after this season. Sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you dont.

The Colts need to overhaul their defensive personnel to run a 3-4, the Steelers have a lot of good pieces in place already for the future on Defense.

[stillers4me]

Ed Bouchette@EdBouchette
Butler says his contract with #steelers ends 2/15 and #Colts received permission to talk to him

[stillers4me]

Gerry Dulac@gerrydulac
Keith Butler said he hasn't signed any contract or even been offered job as def coordinator in Indy. Going there Tuesday for interview.

[stillers4me]

Ed Bouchette@EdBouchette
Butler turned down #Dolphins DC job two years ago to stay with #steelers

[tube517]

This sucks. I hope Carnell gets DC when LeBeau retires

[stillers4me]

This sucks. I hope Carnell gets DC when LeBeau retires

He's only coached one year. You would really want him to take over LeBeau"s defense?

[Psycho Ward 86]

frickin NBC, reporting things before theyve actually happened

[stillers4me]

Gerry Dulac@gerrydulac
Keith Butler has a stated agreement he is def coordinator in waiting when Dick LeBeau retires. It is not written in is contract.

[The Duke]

Or know that he gets the Steelers DC job after this season. Sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you dont.

The Colts need to overhaul their defensive personnel to run a 3-4, the Steelers have a lot of good pieces in place already for the future on Defense.

if LeBeau gave him confirmation he's leaving after the season I have no doubt Butler would wait

but the man really seems nowhere near retiring

[86WARD]

Would be a bad move for Pittsburgh!

[LLT]

Its ESPN official now...He is gone.

[stillers4me]

Its ESPN official now...He is gone.

He hasn't even interviewed yet.

[LLT]

Still trying to find it somewhere other than on the radio...this is all I got so far.

Colts Take Another From Pittsburgh; Keith Butler-Linebacker Coach to Be Named Defensive Coordinator
RantSport.com
Indianapolis, IN

Chuck Pagano and Ryan Grigson go to work right away in forming this new coaching staff for the Colts with a new hire. A day after the Indy found their offensive coordinator, they found their defensive coordinator- Keith Butler.

Butler began coaching with the Steelers under Bill Cowher, and has been coaching linebackers for the past nine seasons. The former Seattle Seahawks linebacker has coached an impressive roster of impact ‘backers for the Steelers, including defensive player of the year in 2008 James Harrison.

The hiring of Butler adds another experienced coach of the 3-4 defense to join Pagano. The rebuilding Colts appear ready to completely remake the defense that has been a problem for Indianapolis. The Colts could get Butler way from the Steelers because of his contract was up.

With the signing of Butler, it means the new Colts have stolen two coaches from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Butler was the linebacker coach and very instrumental in forming the hard hitting, blitz happy, linebacker crew they had in Pittsburgh.

Read More.... http://www.rantsports.com/indianapol...e-coordinator/

[Shoes]

I'm sorry Pittsburgh let it go this far.....