In the Colts search for a defensive coordinator, time has been on their side, but the competition from other teams is going to ramp up soon.

As Franklin said before hiring Allen last year, Penn State's defense is not in rebuild mode. The program is about winning now, which the returns of Drew Allar, Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen and offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki have foreshadowed. Franklin is chasing hardware next season, and the defensive coordinator hire will reflect that.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the team’s defensive coordinator search, the shift towards a more aggressive, blitzing style of defense and the kind of cornerback upgrades the Colts are going to need to play that style.

The search continues for the Colts as they look to fill their defensive coordinator opening. Now 10 days in, what do we know at this time?

The Indianapolis Colts have had a busy week of interviews as they search for their next defensive coordinator. The Colts have five confirmed candidates who have either already been interviewed or will do so by the end of the week.