Colts to evaluate QB Jones after 42-7 loss — SkimNews
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- Shane Steichen will evaluate every position on the team, including the starting quarterback role, after the Colts' 42-7 loss to the Jaguars
- Daniel Jones completed 19 of 28 passes for 144 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions before being pulled in the fourth quarter with the Colts down 35 points
- Anthony Richardson Sr. replaced Jones late in the game, finishing with two completions for 8 yards in limited action
- Jones is under contract for next season, but the structure of his deal allows the Colts to move on without major financial penalty
- Jonathan Taylor had only eight carries in the game, his fewest since October 2023, with Steichen citing the lopsided score as the reason
- The Colts have fired general manager Chris Ballard and traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner in recent weeks, signaling major organizational upheaval
Why it matters: With Jones posting a career-low 60.4% completion rate and the second-worst QBR of his career, and with the team’s roster and leadership in flux, the Colts now face a critical decision: commit to a struggling veteran or pivot to a younger option. The lack of contract guarantees makes Jones expendable, raising the stakes for immediate performance.
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