“We became a better defense today.”
Lou Anarumo tells it how it is. With 36 years of coaching experience under his belt, the defensive coordinator knows what makes a good team – and a good player. Referred to as a “mad scientist” in his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, Anarumo’s defenses have been characterized by versatile players who can take on multiple roles, allowing for a variety of schemes and looks.
When Anarumo was hired as the Colts’ new defensive coordinator in January, he inherited a relatively young secondary – with the exception of 29-year-old cornerback Kenny Moore II – as the majority of the core group was 25 years or younger.
With recent free agent additions in 26-year-old safety Cam Bynum and 28-year-old cornerbacks Corey Ballentine and Charvarius Ward – and Moore, of course, still occupying the slot cornerback spot – Anarumo now has a strong group of experienced veterans to work with in 2025.
Bynum will be entering his fifth season in the NFL after spending his first four years with the Minnesota Vikings, where the former fourth-round pick compiled 342 tackles, 20 pass break-ups, eight interceptions, five tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and 1.5 sacks. Ward, with seven years of NFL experience, has tallied 435 tackles, 70 passes defensed, 10 interceptions and three forced fumbles so far in his career with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. For reference, Moore, in eight seasons with the Colts, has put up 594 tackles, 62 passes defensed, 10 sacks, four forced fumbles and 20 interceptions.
Put simply, all three players know what it takes to perform at the highest level on a regular basis.
Bynum said it best in his introductory press conference: “The type of guys that we have, that the organization has put together to create the secondary, I already know. I’m getting excited talking about it right now. I know we’re going to be big time.”
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