Indianapolis Colts Head coach Shane Steichen was given the opportunity Monday to respond to criticism from former punter Pat McAfee following a loss to the New York Giants.
McAfee Objected against His former team, and the sticking point was the culture in the building. He noted that players were late for meetings and as a result the overall product on the field was poor.
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Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Daron Cummings)
“I think with any team, right, not everyone is going to be on time every time, but there is accountability and standards are adhered to and it is talked about at home,” Steichen said. The athlete. “And I don't think so. And I think, you know, with anything… I think Pat, you know, is a former alumnus who wants to see the Colts do well, just as all of our fans want us to do well, and when we don't… Standard gets to the playoffs, it's frustrating.
“So it's frustrating for a lot of people, including me. And this is where we talked about raising the bar so we wouldn't be in these situations,” he added.
Steichen was brought into the organization to take the Colts to the next level after having success with Philadelphia Eagles As their offensive coordinator.
New York Giants coach Brian Daboll, center, meets with Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen, right, on the field after the Giants' 45-33 win in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wing)
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In his first season, Indianapolis was 9-8 with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson only playing in a handful of games due to injuries. The offense was 10th in points scored and 15th in yards gained.
This season, the Colts at one point had to bench Richardson. He was then returned to the starting role. However, the offense hasn't changed much. Indianapolis, at 7-9 overall, ranks 16th in points scored and 15th in yards gained through the 17 weeks of the NFL season.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, No. 5, celebrates with guard Quinton Nelson, No. 56, and offensive tackle Bernhard Reimann, No. 79, after completing a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots On Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Stephen Sen)
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