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Colts’ Shane Steichen ‘Very Close’ to Deciding on Starting QB
Colts head coach Shane Steichen signals a near decision in the quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones after evaluating performance and durability.
- Steichen said he was nearing a final decision before the preseason game on Saturday, August 23, as the Colts prepare to travel to Cincinnati.
- Amid concerns about Richardson’s durability and inconsistency, the Colts signed Daniel Jones to a one-year, $14 million contract in March, setting up a competition for the starting quarterback role.
- In their loss to the Green Bay Packers, Richardson led a 90-yard touchdown drive, completing 6-of-11 for 73 yards.
- Ahead of the regular season, Steichen said he will name either Anthony Richardson Sr. or Daniel Jones as Week 1 starter soon.
- This being called the NFL’s biggest offseason story, the Colts’ franchise must succeed this year to restore confidence in Chris Ballard, Steichen, and Richardson.
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Indianapolis Colts' Quarterback "Ready for Anything"
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said following Saturday’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers that he was “very close” to making a final quarterback decision. Daniel Jones started the game and played pretty well, while Anthony Richardson backed him up and was just okay, completing 6-11 passes for 73 yards.While no final announcement has been made on the starting quarterback situation, Richardson said he can’t control the co…
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CBS 4 - Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTV…Colts’ Shane Steichen ‘very close’ to deciding on starting QB
INDIANAPOLIS – It’s hard to imagine Shane Steichen experiencing one of those Eureka! moments Saturday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. He’s spent three weeks – longer, actually – with visions of Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones bouncing around in his head. Which one gives Steichen’s Indianapolis Colts the best chance to do something worthwhile in 2025, perhaps even snap a four-year playoff drought? “It’s the very expensive question I think…
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