“Obviously, I was excited. Excited for the opportunity. As a competitor you want to be on the field, and that’s why you work,” Jones said. “I think we have a good football team.” Jones said he thinks he got the job because he showed Colts coach Shane Steichen that he’s consistent in his leadership of the offense.

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With Colts head coach Shane Steichen’s decision to name Daniel Jones the team’s starting quarterback in 2025 over Anthony Richardson Sr. comes reactions from around the locker room. Even with Richardson having a two-year headstart over Jones to learn the offense, Jones has quickly mastered the system, impressing some of his pass catchers.

Robert Griffin III has his own theory behind what the Colts are trying to do this season, and it's not to win games.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones' 22-yard laser to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. gets Colts near midfield mark.