Funviralpark The Indianapolis Colts’ final quarterback change didn’t pan out as well as every other attempt to jump-start the dead offense.
Nick Foles, who made the leap to starter on Matt Ryan’s bench from 3rd quarterback, threw three fearsome interceptions on an offense that produced 173 yards of piddling and went 0-for-0 on third down in a 20-3 home loss. I got 10. Los Angeles Chargers.
Even when fans began calling for a QB change midway through the contest, interim coach Jeff Saturday didn’t believe he could insert young backup Sam Ehrlinger to stop the sinking ship. .
“I said I don’t think the change will help move the ball more effectively,” Saturday said after the loss.
“Sam hit a shot too. I wasn’t here at the time. Nick was practicing and I felt he gave me the best chance but unfortunately tonight wasn’t his night. ”
Foles couldn’t look like a QB having a better night in the NFL. Foles, a duck sitting in a pocket waiting to be destroyed, has been sacked seven times. The offense had no rhythm, no energy, no juice. there is nothing.
“Anytime there’s a change, we try to adapt as quickly as possible and slow down the timing,” Foles said. did not perform well.”
The Colts are basically out of options after twice benching a benched Ryan. Ehrlinger showed less excitement when he got the chance before Saturday took over. And Foles looked like a magical Super Bowl-winning quarterback nearly 40 years ago.
Despite Monday night’s struggles, which included completing 17 of 29 passes for 143 yards and completing 3 INTs with a dismal passer rating of 31.9, Foles finished the last two weeks on Saturday. He said he plans to place the
“I want to see them play a consistent full game,” Saturday said of the remaining goals. On downs, they convert, we don’t. They stay on the field and wear you down. We didn’t.”
Sticking to Falls is nothing more than experiencing two more weeks of movement.
For a team heading into the season with a Super Bowl in mind, the reality of their downfall is hard to swallow.
“I don’t know how this happened,” cornerback Stephon Gilmore said via The Athletic. “This? Embarrassing.”
