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As of Super Bowl LVIII, Caldwell is the last rookie head coach to reach the Super Bowl. [4] In his second season the Colts posted a 10–6 record but maintained the division title in the AFC South. They lost their first game in the playoffs to the New York Jets, 17–16, on January 8, 2011, marking the end of the Peyton Manning era in Indianapolis.
Irsay stated that the fate of head coach Jim Caldwell was still under review. On January 17, 2012, Irsay announced the firing of Caldwell as the head coach of the Colts. [6] On March 7, 2012, Manning was released by the Colts. These moves marked the first major rebuilding of the team since the Polians joined. [7] [8] [9]
In the third quarter with a 15–10 lead, head coach Jim Caldwell benched Peyton Manning for Curtis Painter. The Jets forced Painter to fumble, then recovered it for a touchdown and turned into an 18–15 lead. Indianapolis never recovered, never put Manning into the game, and lost 29–15, ending the Colts' chance at an undefeated season.
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IND – Pierre Garçon 7 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Adam Vinatieri kick), Colts 31–19, Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 5:21. OAK – Zach Miller 6 yard pass from Jason Campbell (Sebastian Janikowski kick), Colts 31–26, Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 3:11. Top passers. IND – Peyton Manning – 16/30, 179 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
The 2009 offseason saw many changes in the Colts organization, most notably being the fact the Jim Caldwell assumed the duties of head coach following Tony Dungy's retirement, with Clyde Christensen being promoted to offensive coordinator. The 2009 season also marked the twelfth season that Peyton Manning was the starting quarterback for the Colts.
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Andy Lyons/Getty Images. Loyal fans know that Manning landed his first NFL contract with the Indianapolis Colts in 1998. According to Forbes, he signed a six-year deal worth $46.3 million ...