Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen’s job is hanging by a thread, but he is still rolling with quarterback Daniel Jones, even after another soul-crushing loss on Sunday. Steichen made it crystal clear after the 16-10 defeat to the Vikings that he hasn’t even *considered* a quarterback change, declaring, “Because I got a ton of faith in Daniel.” It’s a bold stance when your team is sitting at a dismal 2-5.
Another Game, Another Interception That Ends It All
The game plan against the Vikings was supposed to be about running the football, but even with that conservative approach, Jones still couldn’t avoid the critical mistake. He finished the day 13-of-22 for a measly 108 yards, and the worst part, another interception. Vikings defensive back Harrison Smith picked off Jones on a pass intended for tight end Will Mallory with just 1:08 left on the clock, absolutely crushing any hope of a Colts comeback. That’s the kind of play that just drains the life out of a locker room, isn’t it?
The $88 Million Question Mark Under Center
It’s tough to reconcile that level of performance with the significant investment the Colts made in Jones. Remember that two-year, $88 million extension he signed in the offseason? That deal raised eyebrows then, especially since he was returning from a torn right Achilles. Now, with the Colts stuck at 2-5 and Jones’ season stats showing a worrying four touchdowns to seven interceptions, you have to wonder what Steichen is seeing that the rest of us aren’t. Especially when you consider they have 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard waiting in the wings. For a coach whose job “hangs in the balance,” sticking with a struggling QB like this is a massive gamble.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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