A two-time defensive coordinator in the NFL, Bettcher has a strong relationship with Anarumo and previously held a role with the Colts as the outside linebackers coach under Chuck

Colts new LB coach James Bettcher worked with Lou Anarumo for 3 seasons in Cincinnati. He's from Lakeville, Ind., coached at Ball State, St. Francis

According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Indianapolis Colts are hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive assistant James Bettcher as their linebackers coach. The move comes a few days after the Colts hired former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator.

Lou Anarumo added a Bengals coach to his staff in Indianapolis. According to Tom Pelissero, former linebackers coach James Bettcher is joining Anarumo down the highway. Bettcher was the Bengals LBs coach for the past three seasons,

The renovation of the Indianapolis Colts defense is an ongoing process. The first step: Naming Lou Anarumo as coordinator. The subsequent steps: Forming his staff. Anarumo was named as Gus Bradley’s successor on Jan.