What a difference a couple of wins can make. Less than one year ago, after his team was blown out by the moribund New York Giants, Shane Steichen heard the dreaded “C-word. Did the Indianapolis Colts have a culture problem?
“Culture” has become a watchword in the modern NFL. Sure, you need good players and good coaches. But more than anything, you need a good culture. The exact meaning of the term varies depending on who is using it, but it generally applies to the professionalism and the work habits of a roster of players.
Last year, there were stories about a lack of accountability when players would be late or not stay focused at practice.