Daniel Jones remains the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, a decision made by coach Shane Steichen even after Jones put up a dismal performance in Sunday’s brutal 42-7 loss to the Jaguars. The Colts are now sitting at a rough 2-6 record, but Steichen is standing firm, stating he still believes Jones is the best signal-caller on the roster.
A Dismal Performance and a Coach’s Stand
It’s tough to swallow a 42-7 beatdown, especially when your team’s record drops to 2-6. Jones was benched late in that crushing game, a move that often signals a shift in quarterback philosophy. But not this time. Steichen wasn’t shy about his reasoning, saying, “I feel that Daniel gives us the best chance to win right now.” That’s a strong vote of confidence, or maybe a sign of desperation, for a team struggling to find any kind of rhythm in the regular season. For a coach whose focus is simply “coaching to win,” this shows where his belief currently lies.
The Back-Up Gets a Look, and the Trade Block Looms
While Jones kept his spot, Sunday’s game did offer a glimpse at the alternative. Anthony Richardson got his first playing time of the season after Jones was pulled. Richardson completed both of his two passes for eight yards, added a five-yard run, but also took a sack that cost them ten yards. It wasn’t exactly a game-changing debut, but it showed another option exists. The Colts have already made some big moves, having traded away two starters, and the source even suggests they’d be open to trading either Jones or Richardson if any team comes calling. For now, though, the ball is firmly in Daniel Jones’s hands as the Colts try to turn their 2-6 season around.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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