The idea that project QBs work out on anything other than a rare occasion is something to consider.
We’ve gone through a revolving door of QBs since Luck retired (with a few that were project QBs). Can’t blame fans for wanting to see something other than mediocre to poor play.
It’s also possible that Shane is sending a message to JT: I’m not playing you in crucial situations if you don’t block. That’s a tough lesson to teach, especially in a game like last Sunday. But benching Taylor when he did makes more sense if there’s a message being sent than just wanting to give the backups a chance.
The 33rd team just posted that Malik Willis was 3rd behind only Kyler Murray and Derek Carr for EPA per drop back. Again, the score abd box score do not tell the full story of this game. Willis moved the ball effortlessly though the air when he needed to. If they had really needed him to throw more, there’s no doubt in my mind he would’ve found success. The run defense is covering up just how awful this secondary is.
The Colts handed Taylor a boat load of money which is unheard for a running back in today’s NFL. You don’t do that and take him off the field in crucial situations for Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson. Shane has done just that in two of the last three games he’s coached. Not playing maybe your best offensive weapon for a whole fourth quarter is criminal. Shane is trying to be too cute and over thinking things trying to fool other teams and it’s not working in the slightest. Play your best players at the most critical points of games. That’s why you paid them.
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