1. Grigson reportedly insisted that Pagano play -- and even start -- running back Trent Richardson. The very same Trent Richardson who Grigson gave up a first-round pick to acquire from Cleveland. Also the very same Trent Richardson who averaged 2.9 yards per carry in his first season in Indy, and 3.3 the next, before the team mercifully let him go.
"According to sources, Grigson was concerned with creating the narrative that it was a good trade, something it clearly was not," Kravitz wrote.
That's a hell of a narrative.
2. Grigson reportedly insisted that Pagano use 31-year-old Josh Cribbs at returner last season, even though Pagano was against it. Cribbs fumbled in the AFC Championship Game blowout loss to the Patriots, which is now mostly remembered for Deflategate. Worth mentioning: It was who Grigson informed the league that he had concerns the Pats were up to no good.
3. Grigson reportedly overruled Pagano on at least one occasion when the coach wanted to punish a player. "The culture here now is the worst I've ever seen it," a source told Kravitz, alluding to the frequency with which Colts players have been arrested in recent years.
4. As La Canfora reported in September, offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton was forced on Pagano. Hamilton was fired midseason and replaced by Rob Chudzinski. "Pep was never answerable to Chuck," a source told Kravitz. "Pep answered to Ryan, and everybody in the building knew it."
Originally Posted by Dan
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