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Colts
AFC SouthOFF: Wide ZoneDEF: Cover 3 Zone
1st Pick
#47
Scheme ConfidenceTier 1Full Continuity
The Colts have complete scheme continuity with Shane Steichen returning as both head coach and play-caller, paired with Lou Anarumo back for his second season as defensive coordinator. Steichen's Wide Zone offense comes from his own empirical data showing a clear 'Shotgun Spread' cluster, built around outside zone rushing with heavy play-action and bootleg concepts. Anarumo's Cover 3 Zone defense is similarly backed by empirical evidence from his '4-3 Under Zone' cluster, emphasizing single-high safety looks and zone coverage principles. Both coordinators have established fingerprints that align well with their projected schemes, creating high confidence in the system identity.
Positional Needs
RBCRITICAL
8.8
LBHIGH
6.3
WRHIGH
6.2
QBHIGH
5.9
DBMODERATE
4.6
EDGEMODERATE
3.8
OLLOW
3.0
IDLLOW
2.9
TELOW
2.3
Coaching & Scheme
Head CoachShane Steichen
OC
Shane Steichen
DC
Lou Anarumo
Wide ZoneHigh conf
Outside zone rushing, play-action, bootleg
Source: empirical
Cover 3 ZoneHigh conf
Single-high, zone coverage
Source: empirical
2026 Draft Capital
Rd 2
#47
Rd 3
#78
Rd 4
#113
Rd 5
#156
Rd 7
#249
Rd 7
#254
Key Roster Moves
ADDED15
DEArden KeyTEN$8.0M
DEMicheal ClemonsNYJ$5.7M
LBAkeem Davis-GaitherARI$2.7M
DTJerry TilleryKC$1.5M
NTDerrick NnadiKC$1.5M
LOST25
FSRodney Thomas→ SEA
SSNick Cross→ WAS
OLBSegun Olubi→ LV
CDanny Pinter→ BAL
DESeth Coleman→ MIA
Roster Traits & Gaps
Arm Talent
260.42 gap
Scheme weight: 0.9×
Decision Making
290.45 gap
Scheme weight: 1.1×
Mobility & Playmaking
620.01 gap
Scheme weight: 1.4× (critical)
Pocket Presence
290.33 gap
Scheme weight: 0.8×
Production Volume
510.09 gap
Scheme weight: 0.9×
QB
Roster Overview1
Daniel Jones
78
Key Concerns
▸Running back room has zero receiving ability and terrible zone scheme fit, fundamental mismatches for Steichen's outside zone system.
▸Linebacker coverage sits at 33 out of 100 with run defense at just 15 out of 100, creating large gaps in Anarumo's zone concepts.
▸Quenton Nelson's expiring contract could disrupt one of the league's best offensive line units.
▸Secondary athleticism grades at 15 out of 100, limiting their ability to cover the deep zones in single-high coverage.
▸Daniel Jones lacks the arm talent and decision making needed to maximize the play-action and bootleg concepts central to the offensive system.
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