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.

The NFL's best teams, and best defenses, are some of the league's heaviest blitzers ... and also some of its lowest.

Bowling Green's Harold Fannin Jr. Already Learning from Indianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts had a shaky defense in 2024, resulting in one of the worst in points allowed (25.1 per game). However,

The Indianapolis Colts selected Julian Blackmon in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He burst on to the scene as a rookie, logging two interceptions and six pass deflections in his debut season under then-defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.

New Indianapolis Colts Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo speaks during a press conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at the Colts practice facility, the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. / Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Colts new LB coach James Bettcher worked with Lou Anarumo for 3 seasons in Cincinnati. He's from Lakeville, Ind., coached at Ball State, St. Francis

At this time, there is at least one opening on the Indianapolis Colts coaching staff that still has to be filled by new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.

New Indianapolis Colts’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has begun filling out his defensive staff, reportedly hiring a familiar face in James Bettcher to be the team’s linebackers coach, according to Tom Pelissero.

The renovation of the Indianapolis Colts defense is an ongoing process. The first step: Naming Lou Anarumo as coordinator. The subsequent steps: Forming his staff. Anarumo

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping for some bigger success ... It remains to be seen how many coaches from the previous staff under Gus Bradley will stay on with the Colts. At least one spot ...

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.