2015 | 8-8 | Missed playoffs
Pagano’s path: In the final year of Pagano’s first contract, the Colts plummeted from their perch as a Super Bowl contender. Losing consecutive December games to the Steelers and Jaguars by 35 points each made Pagano’s tenuous future the top storyline of the final few weeks. He ended up signing a four-year extension, though he lasted only two. Pagano fired offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton after a Week 8 loss, and he fired defensive coordinator Greg Manusky after the season. Five other assistants were let go, including current Bears safeties coach Roy Anderson.
Quote of note: “Game ball to a guy (who gave) his mind, body and soul, literally, put it on the line, everything he got and then some. We love you.”
— Mathis after the season amid speculation Pagano could be fired