Shane Steichen, the Indianapolis Colts coach, announced Daniel Jones as the starting quarterback, emphasizing the importance of consistency and accuracy. Steichen highlighted Jones' performance in terms of operation at the line, protection, and ball placement. This decision follows a challenging period for Jones, who lost his starting role with the New York Giants. He sought a competitive opportunity and signed a one-year contract with the Colts, excited to be part of a strong team. The Colts, aiming to break a four-season playoff drought, have committed to a full season with Jones as the starter.
The operation at the line, discernment, checks, the protection, the ball placement, I think all of that played a factor in it. I think Daniel did a great job doing that.
For Jones, the decision caps a harrowing nine-month journey in which he lost the starting job with the New York Giants, then sought and was granted his release.
That was obviously a big piece of why I came here - to play and be on the field, to be with this group. It's a strong group of players and a strong group of coaches and I think there's a lot to be excited about.
Collection
[
|
...
]