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19 hours ago
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Ex-New York Giants QB boldly predicted to win Comeback Player of the Year Award
The Daniel Jones era came to an end midway through the 2024 season for the New York Giants, and it was the right move for both sides. Though the Giants had already signed him to a $160 million contract during the prior offseason, the fit simply wasn't working for either side. Now, Jones is with the Indianapolis Colts and has a chance to take the starting job from the polarizing Anthony Richardson. Advertisement In a way-too-early bold predictions article from Jeffri Chadiha of Jones was predicted to win the Comeback Player of the Year Award with his new team. Now, Jones gets to work with a creative offensive head coach in Shane Steichen, who happens to be the same man who helped take Jalen Hurts from raw talent to MVP-caliber quarterback in Philadelphia. Steichen likes quarterbacks who can move, and his time with Hurts proved that he could think outside of the box when it comes to maximizing a signal-caller's strengths. Steichen easily could be the man to take Jones to another level, especially when considering the Colts have better skill players and offensive line play than Jones ever enjoyed in New York. Nobody saw Darnold taking off when he arrived in Minnesota. Jones could do similar things in Indy if he stays healthy. While it's true the Colts probably have a better offensive line than what Jones has had to work with in New York, they've never had an elite talent like Malik Nabers in the receiver room. He should get the benefit of a solid rushing attack with Jonathan Taylor leading the way there as well. It would be quite the narrative for general manager Joe Schoen if Jones wound up reviving his career and winning the award just one season after Saquon Barkley went nuclear and entered the MVP conversation. It would take a lot for Jones to reach that level again with the Colts, but the Giants are now focused on their new direction with Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart under center. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Ex-Giants QB boldly predicted to win Comeback Player of the Year Award
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2 days ago
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Early bold prediction for 2025 has Colts' Daniel Jones winning end-of-season NFL award
A 'way-too-early' bold prediction for the 2025 NFL season has Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones winning an end-of-season NFL award. Jeffri Chadiha of put together his early bold predictions for the upcoming season, and included was Jones winning the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award. Advertisement " (Shane) Steichen easily could be the man to take Jones to another level, especially when considering the Colts have better skill players and offensive line play than Jones ever enjoyed in New York," wrote Chadiha. "Nobody saw Darnold taking off when he arrived in Minnesota. Jones could do similar things in Indy if he stays healthy." Jones is competing with Anthony Richardson for the Colts' starting quarterback job, but did gain an advantage during offseason programs, as he was able to take all of the first-team reps for most of OTAs and all of minicamp. If Jones does end up securing the starting role, as Chadiha writes, the recipe is there for him to find some success in Indianapolis with the skill position players he has around him and what is expected to be a good offensive line unit, even with some relatively inexperienced players starting inside. Up to this point, Shane Steichen has been "very pleased" with what he's seen from Jones. Advertisement "Very pleased with what we got right now," Steichen said of Jones' play, via Locked on Colts. "He's been doing a hell of a job. Really smart football player. Learned the offense very quickly. Making really good decisions out there through OTAs. Obviously want to carry that over to training camp, but he's done a really good job. Great command of the huddle, ultimate pro." With that said, until proven otherwise, regardless of who is under center for the Colts, major question marks will remain at quarterback for this team. Jones is coming off a 2024 season that began with the New York Giants and ended with him on the Minnesota practice squad before assuming a backup role late in the year. In 10 appearances last year, Jones completed 63% of his passes with eight touchdowns to seven interceptions, and averaged just 6.1 yards per attempt. This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Bold prediction has Colts' Daniel Jones winning end-of-season award
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2 days ago
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NFL Win/Loss Preview Series: Indianapolis Colts
NFL Win/Loss Preview Series: Indianapolis Colts originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Some Offseason Questions Are Normal, Just Not Ones Under Center... COLTS' WIN/LOSS ODDS: Over 5.5 Wins: (-310 ) Over 7.5 Wins: (-110 ) Over 9.5 Wins: (+270) A dismal four-win campaign left the Colts with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft — and with it a chance to resurrect the franchise back to championship relevancy. Indy snatched up Florida's dual-threat physical freak Anthony Richardson as the third quarterback off the board, with hopes to build off a shortened college career featuring just 22 starts at QB. Big risk, big reward, right? Advertisement Fast forward to current times and A-Rich added just 15 more starts to that total, with extremely poor results — -0.08 EPA/dropback, 50.6% completion, 67.8 passer rating, 159.4 passing yards per game, 0.8 TD:INT ratio. Yikes, that's not gonna do it. Presumably about to get another chance to lead the organization, recently Richardson apparently re-injured the same shoulder he's already had surgery on. Not great, Bob... The famous saying's always been "when you have two quarterbacks, you actually have zero" and I won't necessarily disagree. However, let me commend the Colts for the offseason signing of former Giants' QB Daniel Jones. Instead of chasing the fleeting success with an ancient Joe Flacco, Indy brought in a similar archetype to Richardson, which should theoretically keep HC Shane Steichen and OC Jim Bob Cooter's fast-paced stylistics in check. Keyword, theoretically. Advertisement Granted, Daniel Jones represents another roller coaster ride at the position but if (and it's a big IF) the 2022 version of DJ shows up come Opening Kickoff, eight wins could come easy in a very beatable division. Betting the Colts feels like a total vibe play to me. To bring it full circle, it comes down to questionable draft picks. I'd feel an order of magnitude better about the prospect of adding to last year's eight wins had the Colts spent the 1.14 on a pass-rusher instead of a tight end. Despite playing some decent defense at stretches, the rush metrics rank so poorly, they can't be ignored (9.0 hurries/game, 7.9 hits/game, 1.9 sacks/game, 11.2% blitz, 29.1% pressure, 5.6% sack). That's easily bottom-3 production from the D-line and a sure path to failure. Is second round rookie DE JT Tuimoloau enough to solidify the trenches? I have my doubts... NOTE: In this age of dynamic QB play, you'll always get burned allowing the opposing QB to operate on-platform. Write that down. LAGHEZZA'S LEAN: Maybe it's my being too close to Giants' fans here in New York, but I can't back a team with such glaring questions at QB — especially without a shutdown defense. In the event the Colts' D allows another +25 PPG, can you trust Daniel Jones to lead what projects as a short-game offense down the field at will? My answer's a resounding no. Advertisement Color me indifferent on COLTS OVER 9.5 WINS (+100) on Fanduel. Thanks so much for reading — If you're interested in upping your analytical game, come check out my best-selling MLB/NFL Betting & Fantasy Data Substack page. Don't be shy — DM me anytime on X @JohnLaghezza and I'll hook you up with a free trial. BET SMALL, BET SMART, BET RESPONSIBLY This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 days ago
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Why Kevin Patullo Isn't Doomed to Repeat Eagles' 2023 Offensive Collapse
Why Kevin Patullo Isn't Doomed to Repeat Eagles' 2023 Offensive Collapse originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Philadelphia Eagles navigate the dog days of summer before training camp begins in July, speculation swirls around the team's newest offensive coordinator. Kevin Patullo steps into a role that comes with significant baggage after Brian Johnson's catastrophic 2023 season, but the circumstances surrounding Patullo's promotion suggest a dramatically different outcome awaits. Advertisement The concerns are understandable. When Shane Steichen departed for Indianapolis following the Eagles' Super Bowl LVII appearance, Johnson inherited an offense primed for continued success. Instead, the unit collapsed spectacularly. Jalen Hurts threw a career-high 15 interceptions, the team stumbled to a 1-6 finish in its final seven games, and the season ended in humiliating fashion with a 32-9 Wild Card loss to Tampa Bay. Bleacher Report's Moe Moton recently identified Patullo as a potential 'roster flaw' that could derail Philadelphia's championship aspirations, drawing parallels between the two first-time play-callers who replaced departed coordinators—Johnson after Steichen, and now Patullo following Kellen Moore's departure for New Orleans. But the comparison ignores key differences that make Patullo's situation vastly superior to Johnson's doomed tenure. Unlike Johnson, who served primarily as quarterbacks coach before his promotion, Patullo has been deeply embedded in Philadelphia's offensive infrastructure as passing game coordinator. He's been Nick Sirianni's right-hand man for years, instrumental in game planning and player development. This isn't a coordinator learning on the job—it's a coach stepping into a role he's already been partially fulfilling. Patullo understands the system because he helped build it. The personnel upgrades are significant. The addition of Saquon Barkley transforms the backfield entirely, giving the Eagles a dynamic workhorse who can run between the tackles, catch passes, and serve as a reliable outlet for Hurts. That's a far cry from the 2023 committee approach that yielded inconsistent results. Barkley's presence provides schematic flexibility Johnson never had and adds a layer of balance that can prevent defensive overloads on the passing game. Advertisement Vic Fangio's arrival as defensive coordinator also lessens the burden. With a top-tier defense in place, Patullo isn't under pressure to score 30-plus points every week. Johnson often coached with the understanding that his unit had to compensate for defensive shortcomings. Patullo enters a more balanced team environment, where field position and game control are viable paths to victory. Then there's the matter of hindsight. Johnson's tenure offered a masterclass in what not to do—overreliance on bubble screens, poorly timed deep shots, and baffling red-zone decisions that often left points on the field. Patullo had a front-row seat for the dysfunction and now holds the benefit of learning from it without wearing its scars. The psychological contrast may be the most important edge. Johnson walked into a championship-or-bust scenario with sky-high expectations and a Super Bowl hangover looming. Patullo inherits a unit that was humbled by failure, motivated by redemption rather than perfection. That reset in attitude, paired with institutional knowledge and a healthier roster, gives him a far more manageable runway. Kevin Patullo still faces pressure—this is Philadelphia, and the Eagles are coming off a Super Bowl win. But unlike his predecessor, he steps into the role with the trust of the head coach, the support of an upgraded roster, and the clarity of knowing exactly how and why the previous system failed. That might be all he needs to turn the Eagles' offense back into a championship-caliber machine. Advertisement Related: Barkley's Rise Is Redefining Greatness Related: Eagles Urged To Sign Veteran Super Bowl Champion Defensive Back This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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14-06-2025
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Report: Anthony Richardson should be healthy for Colts training camp
June 14 - Despite a recent injury scare surrounding his right (throwing) shoulder, quarterback Anthony Richardson is expected to be healthy for Indianapolis Colts training camp, NFL Network reported Friday. The third-year signal-caller aggravated the AC joint in his right shoulder and was held out of team minicamp this week. That shoulder is the same one he had AC joint surgery on in 2023. A second opinion on this latest setback confirmed that surgery wouldn't be necessary. Moreover, the timetable for his return looks more optimistic than previously suggested. In an interview a week ago, head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson would return "at some point" in training camp. "Doctors, trainers checked it out," Steichen said. "He's got some aggravation in his AC joint ... We'll see when he comes back. Not gonna put a timetable for training camp on it, but when he does come back, we'll ease him into throwing, and then we'll go from there. The good thing is he's not gonna need a procedure right now." Richardson, the fourth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, is expected to battle former New York Giants starter Daniel Jones for the Colts' starting quarterback job this season. "Obviously, it's frustrating, but he is in good spirits," Steichen said. "So, we're working through it right now." Richardson, 23, enters his third season with 15 starts under his belt (8-7 record), a 50.6 completion percentage, 11 touchdown passes, 10 rushing touchdowns, 13 interceptions and 12 fumbles (four lost). He completed 47.7 percent of his passes in 2024, historically bad from an accuracy perspective and easily the worst among NFL starters. He had 10 or fewer completions in six of the 11 games he appeared in last season. Jones, 28, has appeared in 70 games (69 starts) over six seasons in New York. He is a career 64.1 percent passer with 70 touchdowns and 47 interceptions. He also has 15 touchdowns rushing and has suffered 50 career fumbles. --Field Level Media
