Darius Slayton Is Still ‘Learning the Offense’ And Daniel Jones Looks Lost Because Of It

Darius Slayton missed his second game for the Colts since signing, claiming he’s ‘still learning the offense,’ and it looks like quarterback Daniel Jones is feeling the heat from that absence. Even in a 30-13 win over Washington in London this past Sunday, Jones often looked like a man playing at a serious disadvantage, scrambling and making late decisions out there on the field.

Jones’s Ugly Performance in London

Listen, the Colts got the win across the pond at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but let’s be real: it was an ugly, herky-jerky performance from Daniel Jones. He was flustered, uncertain in the pocket, holding the ball too long. Those are the moves of a quarterback who isn’t confident in his targets, who isn’t sure where to go with the ball. Jones himself admitted he needed to “play better.” He knows he “can’t afford to turn the ball over like that,” and really needs to “focus in on the details” and “make better decisions.” It’s hard to argue with that when you see the results on the field.

Where’s the Offense, Slayton?

You gotta wonder how much of Jones’s struggle is directly tied to the Colts battling injuries at wide receiver, and specifically, Slayton’s continued absence. To miss a second game since signing and still be “learning the offense”? That’s a red flag, folks. It means a new, key player isn’t gelling, isn’t on the same page. That kind of uncertainty can cripple an offense, leaving your quarterback feeling exposed and unsure. Jones’s late decisions are a direct symptom of that lack of cohesion. If the Colts want their offense to click, they need Slayton on the field, not in a classroom.

What’s Next For Indianapolis?

The Colts got the win, but this performance raises some serious questions. What happens if Slayton keeps struggling to integrate into the offense? How long can Jones look this flustered before it starts costing them games? They’re heading back from London with a victory, but they’ve got some real work to do. They need to figure out how to get their new receiver up to speed, or Jones is going to keep making those ugly decisions.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.