Jeff Saturday's eight-game tenure as Colts interim head coach came to an uninspiring end with a defeat to the downtrodden Texans on Sunday.Under Saturday's tutelage Aaron Ness Jersey , Indianapolis went 1-7 with a -87 point differential. The seven-game losing streak to end the season is the franchise's worst finish to a year since 1953 the team's inaugural season.The numbers make for poor viewing. Yet in Saturday's end-of-season pre ser, he reiterated his desire to helm the Colts in 2023.MORE:"I have a very clear vision of how I can turn this team around," Saturday said.Saturday opted against telling reporters his plan. But he said he hopes that it sets him apart from other candidates interviewing for the Colts job.Saturday was plucked from ESPN's studio and given reins over Indianapolis after Frank Reich was dismi sed. He proceeded to struggle while in charge, making a series of dubious decisions as the Colts limped to the second-worst record in the AFC."I don't think we're nearly as far off as you guys think," Saturday said, per .Indy ranked 30th in the league in offense (17.5 points per game) and 28th in the league in defense (25.1 points per game). Saturday's squad was among the worst teams in the league in red zone efficiency (29th; 45.83%) Freddie Hamilton Jersey and giveaways (32nd; two per game), frailties that were more than apparent in lo ses to Minnesota, Dallas and Los Angeles, among other teams.Despite the team's struggles, Saturday still appears to be in confident he can make things shake in 2023."If I get this job, there's going to be significant change," Saturday said. "The way I do things is not the way it's been done."MORE:The myriad of i sues that plagued the Colts during Saturday's period in charge were a stark contrast to the situations in other locker rooms shrouded in upheaval, namely Carolina. The Panthers gave Steve Wilks Jeremy Roenick Men Jersey the interim position after sacking Matt Rhule and put themselves in position for a playoff push until the season's end.However, Saturday doesn't see the situation as completely parallel, arguing that his task in Indianapolis was far different from the one Wilks inherited.Saturday believes the Colts situation was different, and harder, than the one Steve Wilks took over in Carolina, citing Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo and offensive line coach James Campen's presence, versus the lack of offensive staff he had. Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) Saturday still is highly-regarded within the Colts front office, with Jim Irsay known to be a keen admirer of his former player. NFL Network's Tom Peli sero reported that Saturday remains a "serious candidate" for the permanent gig.The plan to cast a wide net and will take their time in the search for their next head coach. But Jeff Saturday -- even with a 1-7 record as interim coach -- is someone Jim Irsay likes a lot and thus remains a serious candidate for Jakob Chychrun Jersey the job. Tom Peli sero (@TomPeli sero) If Peli sero's report is to be believed, it seems Saturday did everything in his power to persuade his bo ses to take a chance on him come 2023.On Monday, the proce s towards finding a permanent head coach began with the Colts requesting permi sion to interview members of the Eagles, Lions and Rams coaching staffs.Colts submitted requests to the Lions to interview defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching job, per source. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) requested an interview with DC Raheem Morris, source says. Morris already has a request from the . Another look for him in Indy. Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) The have also requested permi sion Darcy Kuemper Kids Jersey to speak with OC Shane Steichen, source said. His second. He joins Raheem Morris, Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, though there will be others. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Is Irsay serious about exploring options outside of Saturday? Or will requests to speak with other teams' personnel turn out to be smoke and mirrors?