Jim Irsay has zeroed in on his No. 1 target for the Colts' vacant head coaching position position, per reports.Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen is the top choice to become the next head coach in Indianapolis, according to . The organization plans to hire the highly regarded a sistant if both sides are able to agree to a deal.The Colts' interview proce s has been a slog, with a number of candidates, including interim Devante Smith-Pelly Jersey coach Jeff Saturday, Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy being tipped for the job in recent weeks. However, it seems Indianapolis is finally on the cusp of bringing its head coaching search to a merciful end following the Super Bowl with the impending arrival of Steichen.MORE: Here's what you need to know about Braden Holtby Jersey the man poised to wear the headset on the Colts' sideline come 2023. Under the ever-present churn of the NFL's coaching carousel, Steichen's name may seem a foreign one. Rest a sured, though; the 37-year-old Philadelphia a sistant has put together quite the resume in his burgeoning career.Steichen got his start in the college game, offering tricks of the trade as an offensive a sistant on Louisville's staff in 2010.He soon would develop a more worldly approach to his coaching, taking on the reins as a defensive a sistant for the Chargers in 2011. He moved around once more in 2013, filling in as the Browns offensive quality control coach before returning to California to helm the position with the Bolts for two seasons.MORE:Steichen's career really started to take off in 2016 after the Sacramento native was promoted to the position of quarterbacks coach. Under his tutelage, Philip Rivers and company nabbed a playoff spot after going 12-4 in 2018.He'd only continue his upward mobility in the years Lars Eller Jersey after, rising to the role of interim offensive coordinator in 2019 after Los Angeles let go of Ken Whisenhunt. He clearly made the most of his opportunity, leading the Chargers to the 10th-most yards per game in the NFL even despite Rivers struggling in his final year as the team's starter.For his exploits, Steichen was awarded with the permanent OC gig in 2020. It was an inspired decision Nic Dowd Jersey , in retrospect Steichen played a pivotal role in helping QB Justin Herbert put up perhaps the best rookie season in NFL history.When he got the opportunity (with the Chargers), it was clear that he had a good feel, former Chargers bo s Norv Turner said about Steichen, per . You dont need to reinvent the wheel. You can figure out what the guy does best and let him do it.Among those Steichen worked alongside with the Chargers was longtime NFL defensive coordinator and former Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley, who spent 2022 leading the Colts' defense. Indianapolis has denied other teams' requests to interview Bradley for coordinator jobs this offseason, and now it appears likely he'll serve as Steichen's right-hand man in Indy.MORE:Steichen soon Brooks Orpik Jersey was offered the opportunity to take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love. It has paid dividends so far, with Steichen building rapport with another burgeoning star under center Jalen Hurts. In fact, that connection has proved pivotal to Philly's succe s in 2022.Yeah, it's great, Steichen said, per .The communication...that proce s started last year. I mean it just continues to grow and grow. Then you see great growth from it.Hurts was the runner-up in MVP voting to KC supernova Patrick Mahomes, helping push the Birds to their second Super Bowl appearance in five years. It seems that's enough for Steichen to emerge not just as one of the game's brightest offensive minds, but as a person with the tactical nous nece sary to head one of Jonas Siegenthaler Jersey the NFL's more unpredictable situations.