Jeff Saturday thanks Colts organization after hiring of Shane Steichen, addresses savage petition fan started

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Jeff Saturday wants Colts fans, including those who supported him being the interim head coach, to know that he is still a "huge fan" of the organization.

After Frank Reich was fired amid a 3-51- start to the season, team owner Jim Irsay named Saturday the coach on an interim basis. On Tuesday, the Colts announced the hiring of Shane Steichen as the team's next head coach. 

Saturday tweeted a video message on the heels of the Colts' announcement in which he expressed his gratitude to the organization and the fans.

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Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday greets tight end Nikola Kalinic before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.  (AP Photo/David Becker)

The former six-time Pro Bowl center shared his well-wishes for Steichen and said he is "still a huge Colt fan." 

"First, I just want to say to the Colts organization and Colts Nation how much I appreciate the opportunity," Saturday said. "I'm so grateful for the last eight weeks of the season and the opportunity to represent you guys. I appreciate the coaches for all your time, energy and effort.

"To all the players, laying it out there each and every week. I can't tell you how much I respect and appreciate what each and every play -- not only for the Colts but the NFL -- (does) and what they put on the line each and every week."

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He also mentioned the petition that some fans started, which encouraged the Colts not to hire Saturday. At one point in the video he even joked that his wife's signature may have ended up on the