Social media reaction to Josh McDaniels' decision to back out on Colts job
INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - A little more than eight hours after the Indianapolis Colts had their new coach, they don't have a coach at all.
Reaction to Josh McDaniels' decision to abandon the Colts to stay in New England created shockwaves across central Indiana when it was reported Tuesday night.
Bombshell. Wow. https://t.co/H3oxMFecEV
— Jason Spells (@JasonSpells) February 7, 2018
Oh my...what a mess for the @colts #WTHR https://t.co/X2u2BUOphV
— dave calabro (@calabro13sports) February 7, 2018
Haven’t read the article but I can tell you there is NO excuse big enough to justify this. It’s one thing to go back on your word to an organization. But having assistant coaches leave jobs to go with you then leave them out to dry is indefensible. For COMFORT?? https://t.co/hlsYviDC9l
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) February 7, 2018
So @JimIrsay - what’s going on? #Colts #WTHR https://t.co/AmCcbw1Vv1
— Scott Swan (@ScottWTHR) February 7, 2018
This one of the shadiest deals I've ever seen. Dude took the contract and had the team send out the press release with a news conference schedule for tomorrow.
— Jason Spells (@JasonSpells) February 7, 2018
Who hates the @Patriots even more now? #Colts pic.twitter.com/BDg6pGIuXY
— Jennie Runevitch (@JennieWTHR) February 7, 2018
Well then.
— ROBERT MATHIS The1st (@RobertMathis98) February 7, 2018
Never mind ... https://t.co/wzelm8uvk4
— Jim Banks (@Jim_Banks) February 7, 2018
Unlike Josh McDaniels, we stay true to our commitments. Noblesville street crews will be out tonight once winter weather hits you can 'do your job' tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/6bKWmowPhH
— City Of Noblesville (@NoblesvilleIN) February 7, 2018
The memes came flying even before the shock of the announcement could sink in.
Dearest mother —
— Capt. Andrew Luck (@CaptAndrewLuck) February 7, 2018
I write with most distressful news. The men have been hoodwinked. The deserter McDaniels is on the lamb, likely headed toward New England, my best scouts report. Was this a ploy to merely spy? We shall never know. Irritating.
— Andrew
PG: “Josh, it’s Paul George. Listen. Tell them you ‘want to be in Indy.’ and you ‘want to bring a championship to the city.’ Then the very next day tell them you actually have other plans. Lol.”
— Corey Elliot (@CoreyElliot) February 7, 2018
Josh: “😂😂😂. Ok.” pic.twitter.com/FIWmbqS5SQ
Josh McDaniels walking into Colts HQ pic.twitter.com/SNGFyHiiAz
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 7, 2018
McDaniels was like.. nah pic.twitter.com/LJb57dscCW
— Rugsy (@CRicchini) February 7, 2018
Discussion later turned to possible candidates to take the job McDaniels didn't want.
One candidate to "replace" McDaniels in Indy, is Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub. Close relationship w/GM Chris Ballard.
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) February 7, 2018
Dave Toub was a strong candidate in Indy. Colts now might fall back onto him. Stay tuned. They're regrouping because they were obviously caught by surprise.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 7, 2018
See a lot of tweets about Toub, But once again Frank Reich is still out there. Served a stint as #Colts QB coach.
— Jason Spells (@JasonSpells) February 7, 2018
The Colts reportedly already have three interviews lined up to replace Josh McDaniels. https://t.co/1pmyqDPWmD pic.twitter.com/FINrNU9Qfs
— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) February 7, 2018
The Colts were even getting some volunteers for the job.
So, other than Monday-Friday, 10am-1 for my Sirius show.. my schedule is WIIIIDE open for an interview for that vacant head coaching gig @JimIrsay.. You just let me know. Let’s make the @Colts great again.
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 7, 2018Suggested Links
Hey Colts, give me a few hours to put together a résumé. I don’t need a big contract, just want to bring my own staff
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) February 7, 2018
Off. Coordinator- @ISPPeru
Def. Coordinator - @Michael_Pruitt1
Special Teams - @IMPDnews
🏋️♂️ coach- @ISPAcademy
Security - (we won’t need it 😉)
#PerrineForColtsHeadCoach
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) February 7, 2018
I’ll keep my 📱 on tonight in case @Colts want to reach out...
Polishing my resume this morning. Heard the #Colts need a head coach. #ColtsNation I’m here for you! pic.twitter.com/y9OO5jmRSG
— Henry Holcomb (@FirstDogHenry) February 7, 2018