(Reuters) - Indianapolis Colts gave coach Chuck Pagano a four-year contract extension on Monday despite a rocky season and expectations that the franchise may move in a new direction.
Financial terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
Pagano, who just finished his fourth year with the Colts, survived a disappointing 8-8 season, injuries to his franchise quarterback Andrew Luck and a reported rift with the management.
"I wouldn't trade this season for nothing," Pagano told reporters. "And we've had some good ones ... but this one, you are going to look back on this one and say, 'all the adversity, all the obstacles and you never quit.