ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith laid into the Indianapolis Colts and their principal owner, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, with zero chill on Wednesday, November 4, during “First Take.” The man went off for 90 seconds, and it was clear he thinks the Colts are a complete disaster, no question about it.
This Ain’t Just a Little Mess
The discussion was all about the NFL Week 9 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Colts, two teams Smith called “this season’s biggest disappointments.” But Smith wasn’t having any of it when it came to comparing them. He flat out said, “I don’t give a damn how bad the Dallas Cowboys are. They ain’t worse than the Indianapolis Colts. Let’s get that out the way. The Indianapolis Colts are a mess. They’ve been a mess.” The only bright spot for him, it seemed, was Pat McAfee, whose show got a shout-out amidst the chaos. He didn’t stutter, he wasn’t sugarcoating. This team, in his eyes, is totally broken, and it’s not a new problem.
Who’s Accountable When Heads Aren’t Rolling?
Smith didn’t stop there. He went straight for the coaching staff and front office, pointing fingers hard. According to him, Coach Shane Steichen is “lucky to still have a job.” Former general manager Chris Ballard is “already gone,” but Smith expressed genuine surprise that Steichen wasn’t pushed out the door right alongside him by owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon. It’s a bold take, essentially calling out the owner directly for not making tougher decisions. The Colts, who just lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 1 at EverBank Stadium, are clearly under the microscope, and Smith’s comments underscore just how frustrated national observers are with their performance.
Speaking of tough days, it was a rough one for football fans in the Emerald City too, with our Seahawks taking a 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. For the Colts, facing this kind of national criticism, you have to wonder what changes are coming next, especially with those strong words aimed right at the top.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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