Stunned reaction from Amon-Ra St. Brown as Daniel Jones clinches role as Colts quarterback
Indianapolis Colts Name Daniel Jones as Starting Quarterback
The Indianapolis Colts have made a surprising move in their search for stability at the quarterback position, announcing that veteran Daniel Jones will be their starter for the upcoming season. The decision comes as a shock to many, particularly rookie Anthony Richardson, who was drafted fourth overall by the Colts in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Jones, who has spent time with the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings, brings a wealth of experience to the Colts. In his career, he has thrown for 14,582 yards and 70 touchdowns, while also rushing for 2,179 yards and 15 touchdowns. However, he has also thrown 47 interceptions and lost seven fumbles on 399 rushing attempts.
Richardson, on the other hand, has played in two seasons, totaling 2,391 passing yards with an 11-to-13 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He has been effective on the ground, rushing for 635 yards and 10 touchdowns on 111 carries. Despite his promising start, the Colts have opted for experience over developing their young signal-caller.
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions wide receiver, expressed surprise at the Colts' decision to name Jones as their starting quarterback over Richardson. St. Brown learned about the move in the Lions' locker room following a practice session.
The Colts' rookie quarterbacks, Riley Leonard and Jason Bean, are expected to see extended playing time in the team's final preseason game. The Colts will finish their preseason slate against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday at Paycor Stadium.
The Colts open the regular season on Sept. 7 at home against the Miami Dolphins. Jones has a 24-45-1 record as a starter in the NFL, with one playoff victory. He finished the 2024 season on the Minnesota Vikings' roster but was released midseason.
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In his seventh NFL season, Jones enters the Colts with a career passer rating of 8-7 and a 67.8 rating across 15 games. Despite the controversy surrounding his appointment, Jones is determined to prove his worth to the Colts and their fans.
The Colts' decision to name Jones as their starting quarterback is a bold move, and only time will tell if it pays off. Fans will be eagerly awaiting the team's first regular season game to see how Jones performs in a Colts jersey.
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