Tony Dungy to Retire

ISiddiqui · 01-12-2009, 11:25 AM

http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/nf...er/posts/40101

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The Colts have called a 5 p.m. press conference this afternoon to discuss the future of head coach Tony Dungy. Word has reportedly leaked out of Indianapolis that Dungy will indeed retire.

Shame. Dungy was one of the good guys of the sport.

DaddyTorgo · 01-12-2009, 11:32 AM

good for him though. getting out now so he can still spend some time with his kids and all, and make a difference in other ways.

Noop · 01-12-2009, 11:56 AM

I think Dungy is done permanently.

jeff061 · 01-12-2009, 12:03 PM

Now he can ride his high horse off into the sunset.

wade moore · 01-12-2009, 12:52 PM

Oof. Curious to see where the Colts go from here. Is Meeks the heir apparent or do they go outside?

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 01-12-2009, 12:54 PM

I thought Caldwell was sewn up for this.

stevew · 01-12-2009, 12:58 PM

I wonder how history will judge a guy who had what's likely to be considered the greatest QB of all time for 8 years. And only won one ring

Outside of that I think he will be missed. He was a class act. We need more guys like him in the sport.

Kodos · 01-12-2009, 01:08 PM

Ten straight playoff teams. I don't think history will judge him too harshly.

jeff061 · 01-12-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Ten straight playoff teams. I don't think history will judge him too harshly.

Yeah, his success across two teams cements him. And he may have had the best QB, but he also was forced into a position where all their money was tied into the QB and his support cast.

Don't think that's quite as ideal as some think.

gstelmack · 01-12-2009, 01:54 PM

Dungy's issue will be his 9-10 postseason record, with the one aforementioned ring. He's been a fantastic regular season coach (he turned the Bucs around) but had a hard time getting it done in the playoffs.

RendeR · 01-12-2009, 02:01 PM

I hope he comes back as a GM at some point, his single biggest strength IMO is his ability to see what a player can be and put him in the right position to excel.

Karlifornia · 01-12-2009, 03:05 PM

Pretty much every time besides the Patriots has had a "hard time getting it done in the playoffs" recently.

ColtCrazy · 01-12-2009, 04:36 PM

He's been knocked for his playoff record, but other than the Pats, he's won just as many Super Bowls as any other coach in his tenure with the Colts.

He did so much for bringing this team to be a yearly contender...so much to bring respect to the organization. He did a lot for the team and the league. He's special and will be greatly missed by Colts fans.

A sad day. Caldwell has huge shoes to fill.

MikeVic · 01-12-2009, 04:44 PM

Reche Caldwell?

ColtCrazy · 01-12-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Reche Caldwell?

While he would have an eye for the action, Jim Caldwell is the real successor.

dubb93 · 01-12-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Reche Caldwell?

Jim Caldwell.

hxxp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Caldwell_(football_coach)

Buccaneer · 01-12-2009, 06:01 PM

One of my most favorite coaches, in any sports, of all time. Good luck Tony.

Daimyo · 01-13-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Oof. Curious to see where the Colts go from here. Is Meeks the heir apparent or do they go outside?

Last year when Dungy was considering retirement and Caldwell was a candidate for other jobs, the Colts gave Caldwell a new title (Associate Head Coach) and contract that included language that was would be named head coach whenever Dungy retired. Polian and Irsay made comments last week strongly implying that plan is still in effect.

gstelmack · 01-13-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dubb93

Jim Caldwell.

hxxp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Caldwell_(football_coach)

And after all Reche Caldwell did for them on their Super Bowl run, they just turn their back on him.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-13-2009, 04:10 PM

The Colts officially named Caldwell their head coach today.

01-12-2009, 11:56 AM	#3
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	I think Dungy is done permanently. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

01-12-2009, 12:03 PM	#4
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Now he can ride his high horse off into the sunset. __________________

01-12-2009, 12:54 PM	#6
Ronnie Dobbs2 Pro Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bahston Mass	I thought Caldwell was sewn up for this. __________________ There's no I in Teamocil, at least not where you'd think

01-12-2009, 01:08 PM	#8
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Ten straight playoff teams. I don't think history will judge him too harshly. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-12-2009, 01:54 PM	#10
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Dungy's issue will be his 9-10 postseason record, with the one aforementioned ring. He's been a fantastic regular season coach (he turned the Bucs around) but had a hard time getting it done in the playoffs. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-12-2009, 11:32 AM	#2
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	good for him though. getting out now so he can still spend some time with his kids and all, and make a difference in other ways.

01-12-2009, 12:58 PM	#7
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I wonder how history will judge a guy who had what's likely to be considered the greatest QB of all time for 8 years. And only won one ring Outside of that I think he will be missed. He was a class act. We need more guys like him in the sport.

01-12-2009, 02:01 PM	#11
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	I hope he comes back as a GM at some point, his single biggest strength IMO is his ability to see what a player can be and put him in the right position to excel. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

01-12-2009, 03:05 PM	#12
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Pretty much every time besides the Patriots has had a "hard time getting it done in the playoffs" recently. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

01-12-2009, 04:36 PM	#13
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	He's been knocked for his playoff record, but other than the Pats, he's won just as many Super Bowls as any other coach in his tenure with the Colts. He did so much for bringing this team to be a yearly contender...so much to bring respect to the organization. He did a lot for the team and the league. He's special and will be greatly missed by Colts fans. A sad day. Caldwell has huge shoes to fill.

01-12-2009, 04:44 PM	#14
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Reche Caldwell?

01-12-2009, 06:01 PM	#17
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	One of my most favorite coaches, in any sports, of all time. Good luck Tony.

01-13-2009, 04:10 PM	#20
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	The Colts officially named Caldwell their head coach today. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

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