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Colts: Here’s why running backs coach Tom Rathman retiring is a big deal

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 24: Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and general manager Chris Ballard watch pregame warmups before a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

The Indianapolis Colts should undoubtedly be one of the poster children of the NFL when it comes to cultivating a roster and coaching staff, but the magnitude of coaching turnover they’re being forced to overcome is mind-boggling, especially since their playoff journey lasted one weekend.

For context, Indy has lost roughly a third of its staff, whereas the Chiefs — set to make their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance — somehow managed to retain every member of their coaching staff personnel during the annual carousel.