Stampede Blue on Daniel Jones
From the article
the football brain bond between Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones and his head coach Shane Steichen was already on full display during Week 1 of last season... Jones was well on his way to a breakout season before critical later season injuries derailed his career year—eventually succumbing to a season-ending torn Achilles suffered in Week 14.
STACKED’s take
Jones showed strong QB-coach chemistry with Steichen; was on pace for breakout before Week 14 Achilles injury.
Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback with strong chemistry and rapport with head coach Shane Steichen; the two held dedicated Friday and Saturday one-on-one meetings to align on play-calling and Jones's comfort level each week. Steichen recalled a Week 1 example where Jones independently recognized a soft Cover Zero look, checked the protection, and executed a quick out to Josh Downs for a first down—a play they had discussed but Steichen did not explicitly call in-game, demonstrating Jones's film study, understanding of the offense's intricacies, and ability to make real-time adjustments. Jones won the starting job in training camp and preseason not solely on on-field play but also for being first in and last to leave the facility, his extra film study, bonding with teammates, and off-field chemistry with Steichen (the two attended a Butler game courtside together early in the season). In his first season under Steichen, Jones was on track for a breakout year before suffering a season-ending torn Achilles in Week 14.
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