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

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.

Under new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, you can expect to see a more blitz-heavy Indianapolis Colts’ defense. Blitzing was never a staple of Gus Bradley’s defensive scheme. During his three seasons as the Colts’ defensive play caller, the Indianapolis defense ranked 28th or lower in blitz rate each year.

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."

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.

Colts new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo plans on being multiple, flexible and relying on defenders who process the game quickly.

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.

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

Some around the NFL, including Chiefs star Travis Kelce, were shocked Cincinnati fired Anarumo. "I’ve always respected the hell out of him."

Indianapolis Colts’ defensive end Laiatu Latu was named to the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) All-Rookie team for the 2024 NFL season. Latu was the 15th overall selection by the Colts in last April’s draft out of UCLA.