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Quite a few voters, including defensive coordinators who faced Indianapolis, credited Colts coach Shane Steichen for outstanding game plans. 'Daniel Jones is interesting,' one defensive coordinator said. 'I think he showed that when you are not protected and you do not have all the answers given to you, it is hard to operate at this level of football.' The implication was that Indy protected Jones, and Steichen gave him answers.

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Steichen's scheme and protection elevated Jones' execution; defensive coordinators credit coach's game planning.

Multiple defensive coordinators credited Colts coach Shane Steichen's offensive scheme and game planning for Jones' improvement. One defensive coordinator noted Jones showed he could execute at a high level when protected and given clear answers; another praised Steichen's tempo management and play-calling precision. A defensive coordinator whose team faced the Colts said Steichen's scheme was not possible with previous quarterbacks, and Jones demonstrated intelligence in getting into right plays and progressions.

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