The way things look, it is shaping up that the Colts will have their top choice when it comes to filling the defensive coordinator role.

New Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo travels a state over after six seasons as the Bengals DC. Following a down season in Cincy, the 58-year-old can once again prove he's one of the top defensive minds.

A two-time defensive coordinator in the NFL, Bettcher has a strong relationship with Anarumo and previously held a role with the Colts as the outside linebackers coach under Chuck

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping for some bigger success on the defensive side of the ball, but some things will remain the same in terms of the personnel. While new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo already made his first hire by bringing in James Bettcher as the linebackers coach,

The Colts have a new defensive coordinator in Lou Anarumo, which needs to be just their first step in overhauling their defense.

Lou Anarumo is ready to transform the Colts defense, but he admitted he can't do it alone. Here are five pieces Indianapolis can give him to help out.

In a significant shift in defensive philosophy, the Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator. He is far more aggressive than Gus Bradley

The Indianapolis Colts found their new defensive leader, as they announced the hiring of former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for the role on Tuesday. Anaru

He was nicknamed the "Mad Scientist" for his early success with the Bengals but was fired after a disappointing 2024-25 season.

A change of scenery might help rejuvenate Lou Anarumo's career. The Indianapolis Colts certainly believe it can. On Thursday, three days after Anarumo was hired, the Colts defensive coordinator explained how he intends to use his flexible scheme and unwavering standards to lead a quick turnaround so Indy can end its playoff drought.

Chris Ash returns to college football at Notre Dame, where he replaces Al Golden as Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman's new defensive coordinator. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn, who covers the Northeast and Florida,