Chuck Knox was out for nearly three months battling leukemia . 30 Colts players , coaches , and 2 cheerleaders , shaved heads to support the coach . `` But what I asked the guys to do was to every day they walk in this door , the same way our coaches do , and the same way I 'm going to do , is I 'm going to work as hard as I can and take advantage of this great opportunity that was given to all of us and live every day to its fullest . '' It was his first day back at the team 's helm . ` ` I ' m very confident that he is ready , that it is the right decision , '' said Colts owner .
Chuck Knox was out for nearly three months battling leukemia . 30 Colts players , coaches , and 2 cheerleaders , shaved heads to support the coach . It was his first day back at the team 's helm . ` ` I ' m very confident that he is ready , that it is the right decision , '' said Colts owner .