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Defensive coordinators credit Steichen's scheme and protection for Jones' functional performance in Indy.
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Multiple defensive coordinators credited Colts coach Shane Steichen for outstanding game plans that elevated Jones' performance. One defensive coordinator noted Jones 'looked functional in Indy' versus 'broken in New York,' attributing the difference to Steichen's scheme and protection. Another defensive coach praised Steichen's 'best mix of tempo versus non-tempo, versus huddle calls' and his ability to 'change the pace of a game' better than anyone. A third coordinator stated 'Indy was perfect for him' and 'The best thing he ever could have done was get with Shane Steichen.' The implication across evaluators was that Indianapolis' scheme and protection gave Jones answers he lacked elsewhere.
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"I thought he looked broken in New York (with the Giants)," an offensive coordinator said. "I thought he looked functional in Indy. He looked like a 3." Quite a few voters, including defensive coordinators who faced Indianapolis, credited Colts coach Shane Steichen for outstanding game plans. "Indy was perfect for him," another defensive coach said. "The best thing he ever could have done was get with Shane. Steichen has the best mix of tempo versus non-tempo, versus huddle calls."
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- Multiple defensive coordinators credited Colts coach Shane Steichen for outstanding game plans that elevated Jones' performance. One defensive coordinator noted Jones 'looked functional in Indy' versus 'broken in New York,' attributing the difference to Steichen's scheme and protection. Another defensive coach praised Steichen's 'best mix of tempo versus non-tempo, versus huddle calls' and his ability to 'change the pace of a game' better than anyone. A third coordinator stated 'Indy was perfect for him' and 'The best thing he ever could have done was get with Shane Steichen.' The implication across evaluators was that Indianapolis' scheme and protection gave Jones answers he lacked elsewhere.
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