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1 month, 1 week ago

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen took a big chance on one final play call Sunday. He put the ball in Anthony Richardson’s hands and the second-year quarterback who was benched by Steichen one month earlier made his coach’s decision look smart by running through multiple defenders for the decisive 2-point conversion. Rather than play it safe by kicking …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Colts begin final 5-game stretch against Patriots with a chance to make a run at the playoffs

Associated Press

— Anthony Richardson has been through a bit of everything during his first two NFL seasons. The first-year play-caller’s unit has surrendered 603 passing yards over the past two games, including a 317-yard, four-touchdown day last week to Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa. Richardson has caused defenses problems the last two weeks while posting two of his three best single-game passer ratings …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson looked like a different quarterback when he returned to the Indianapolis Colts’ starting lineup last week. “It’s just putting in the work throughout the week and letting it show out on the field on Sundays.” That formula worked perfectly against the reeling New York Jets when the NFL’s least accurate starting quarterback completed 20 of 30 …

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2 months ago

Colts predictions at NFL midseason: Anthony Richardson won’t start again this year

New York Times

The Indianapolis Colts are just past the halfway mark in a 2024 campaign that has already featured a few fireworks, most notably a stunning QB change. Anthony Richardson won’t start again this season When Colts coach Shane Steichen benched Richardson in favor of 39-year-old Joe Flacco, that was the nail in the coffin of Richardson’s reign as QB1 this season. …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The adventures of Anthony Richardson on a wild day in Houston

New York Times

Anthony Richardson completed 2 of 15 passes in the first half for Indianapolis in a key divisional matchup at Houston. His performance in a 23-20 defeat at Houston included: • Completing 2 of 15 passes in the first half • Scoring a 69-yard touchdown on one of those completions • Throwing an interception deep in Colts territory less than 30 …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Colts’ Samson Ebukam expected to miss season after suffering torn Achilles tendon in training camp

Associated Press

— Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam is expected to miss the entire 2024 season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Sunday’s training camp practice. Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Ebukam’s status after Tuesday’s workout, Indy’s first in full pads. Latu suffered a career-threatening neck injury at Washington then transferred to UCLA for his final two college seasons and produced …

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1 year ago

Dropped 4th-down pass costly as Colts squander playoff chance with 23-19 loss to Texans

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew tried to console Tyler Goodson after the running back dropped a fourth-down pass with 1:06 seconds left in a win-or-go home game against Houston on Saturday night. To see everyone’s dream come true in these types of games, man, I’m so hyped.” For Goodson and the Colts, though, it was a nightmare ending. …

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1 year ago

Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie quarterback C.J. “Everybody’s fighting till that last play, that’s what it’s about,” coach DeMeco Ryans said as the Texans shouted and danced after earning their first playoff berth since 2019. He opted to try a 57-yard field goal midway through the third quarter that would have broken the 14-14 tie, but Matt Gay’s kick hit the right …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 win

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss ran through the usually stingy Tampa Bay defense Sunday. Taylor ran for two scores, Minshew added another on the ground and the Indianapolis Colts defense came up with a late turnover Sunday to preserve a crucial 27-20 victory over Tampa Bay that keeps Indy in the playoff hunt heading into December. I think …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Colts’ gutsy call, unlikely hero and star RB help put playoffs in sight

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — The ball felt like it hung in the air forever. 📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/s1eeobQG2I — Indianapolis Colts November 26, 2023 “We didn’t rep it live all week in practice. “Shane was like, ‘Did you get the memo?’ And I’m thinking Shane is just late to the joke,’” Franklin said, laughing. “So, I’m messing with Shane like, ‘Yeah, I need …

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1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Josh McDaniels coaches scared

New York Times

Cover 7 | Tuesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. GO DEEPER The message Lamar Jackson and the Ravens sent in Week 7 Steichen cracks code on Browns’ defense Before Week 7, the Browns’ defense was putting up historic numbers, while the Colts were struggling without the explosive playmaking ability of Anthony Richardson, losing …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Newfound depth is helping fuel the Colts’ ride into AFC South lead

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen tailored his offense around rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson and 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor. With Richardson suffering his third injury in four games Sunday and being ruled out of next weekend’s matchup at Jacksonville with an AC joint injury in his throwing shoulder, and Taylor still working his way into game condition …

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1 year, 3 months ago

NFL’s best and worst Week 4 coaching decisions: Sean McDermott, Shane Steichen shine

New York Times

Cover 7 | Tuesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. This week, the Bills held Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins offense with a healthy Tagovailoa to its second-worst game in terms of EPA per snap. The weakness in the Bills run defense is tackling from their secondary, but the front seven didn’t allow many runs to …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Colts QB Gardner Minshew prepares for possible start against Ravens

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Quarterback Gardner Minshew joined the Indianapolis Colts knowing the odds. Knowing the reality didn’t make it any easier for Minshew to accept that after one preseason game, his former offensive coordinator in Philadelphia and current head coach Shane Steichen declared 21-year-old rookie Anthony Richardson the starter. “They have to know you’re ready, that you’re dialed in, that you …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Richardson, Fields sit out as Ehlinger rallies Colts past Bears, 24-17

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson’s home debut was put on hold Saturday night. “It’s good to get a win.” For second-year Bears coach Matt Eberflus, it was his first preseason loss and it came in game neither of the expected headliners — Richardson, the fourth overall pick in April’s draft, or Justin Fields, the Bears starting quarterback — played. But on …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Colts players embrace reunion with Matt Eberflus during joint practice with Bears

Associated Press

— Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore has been anticipating the final week of training camp ever since he knew it would end with two joint practices against the Chicago Bears. “He can get the job done and I would just tell him, he looked good and I’m proud of him being a coach.” Moore traveled to Chicago shortly after to …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Colts QB Richardson struggles; Bills safety Hamlin shines in Buffalo’s 23-19 preseason win

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It didn’t take Anthony Richardson long to learn the hard way how there may be limits to his exceptional ability at the NFL level. The Colts rookie quarterback threw an interception and was unable to generate much offense with his legs either during Indianapolis’ preseason-opening 23-19 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an outing decided by …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Colts rookie Anthony Richardson, veteran Gardner Minshew split first-string QB reps

New York Times

Anthony Richardson dropped back during an 11-on-11 drill Thursday, surveyed the field and lofted a pass down the left sideline to new teammate Kylen Granson. “He made some big plays today on the football field,” coach Shane Steichen said Thursday after the team’s final day of voluntary OTAs. “He made some great throws, great decisions — some really next-level stuff …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Colts hire Eagles OC Shane Steichen as their head coach

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Shane Steichen accepted his dream job on Tuesday. “We felt Shane had a lot of that offensive magic that can be hard to find, knowing we’re going to have a young quarterback to develop,” Irsay said. Steichen becomes the Colts’ fourth coach since 2017 and they’re likely to be starting yet another different quarterback on opening day, extending …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni knew what (the bleep) he was doing

New York Times

Nick Sirianni’s introduction seems like a lifetime ago. “He won me over when he first got here,” defensive end Brandon Graham, the team’s longest-tenured player, said last week. I think it makes a team better in the long run, that approach.” GO DEEPER How the Eagles 'get people's egos out of the way' to promote accountability Honest self-evaluation is also …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Russell Okung making big difference for healing Chargers team

LA Times

Chargers offensive lineman Russell Okung, who missed the first seven games of the season, has played a significant role in helping the team move beyond their slow start. “Being thrown into the fire two weeks in a row against really good rushers wasn’t really what I was expecting,” Chargers left tackle Russell Okung said, smiling. “But it’s great to be …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Shane Steichen’s play-calling keeps Chargers’ offense moving

LA Times

Chargers play-caller Shane Steichen stands next to quarterback Philip Rivers on the sideline during a 26-11 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. 1 / 15 Chargers running back Melvin Gordon leaps into the end zone to score a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers. 8 / 15 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambles …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Chargers believe Shane Steichen can change offense for the better as new play caller

LA Times

In opening the season 3-5, the Chargers at times have been accused of lacking urgency. I need to do a better job.’ I think we all just need to dig deep and keep going and find a way to get it turned around.” Said running back Austin Ekeler: “Ken was here when I first made the team. Although Whisenhunt was …

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Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

Colts begin final 5-game stretch against Patriots with a chance to make a run at the playoffs

Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off

Colts predictions at NFL midseason: Anthony Richardson won’t start again this year

The adventures of Anthony Richardson on a wild day in Houston

Colts’ Samson Ebukam expected to miss season after suffering torn Achilles tendon in training camp

Dropped 4th-down pass costly as Colts squander playoff chance with 23-19 loss to Texans

Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts

Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 win

Colts’ gutsy call, unlikely hero and star RB help put playoffs in sight

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Josh McDaniels coaches scared

Newfound depth is helping fuel the Colts’ ride into AFC South lead

NFL’s best and worst Week 4 coaching decisions: Sean McDermott, Shane Steichen shine

Colts QB Gardner Minshew prepares for possible start against Ravens

Richardson, Fields sit out as Ehlinger rallies Colts past Bears, 24-17

Colts players embrace reunion with Matt Eberflus during joint practice with Bears

Colts QB Richardson struggles; Bills safety Hamlin shines in Buffalo’s 23-19 preseason win

Colts rookie Anthony Richardson, veteran Gardner Minshew split first-string QB reps

Colts hire Eagles OC Shane Steichen as their head coach

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni knew what (the bleep) he was doing

Russell Okung making big difference for healing Chargers team

Shane Steichen’s play-calling keeps Chargers’ offense moving

Chargers believe Shane Steichen can change offense for the better as new play caller