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“He’s an idiot” “the most braindead move, he needs to be fired”: NFL fans rip Shane Steichen for staying with Daniel Jones as Colts QB1

Daniel Jones will remain the Colts’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Shane Steichen said Monday, a day after benching Jones in a 42-7 loss at Jacksonville.

By Aman Kashyap · Sportskeeda

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:14 PM

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NFL fans criticized Colts head coach Shane Steichen for sticking with Daniel Jones as starting quarterback.
The Indianapolis Colts currently rank among the bottom four teams in the AFC.
The team has struggled offensively to score points while the defense continues to allow opponent scoring.

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NFL fans have heavily criticized Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen for maintaining Daniel Jones as the team's starting quarterback. The backlash follows severe struggles for Indianapolis, leaving the team near the bottom of both the AFC standings and the broader league table.

The Colts' offense has consistently struggled to score points while their defense has failed to stop opposing teams. Scrutiny has largely focused on Jones, who previously signed a two-year contract extension worth $88 million that can reach up to $100 million.

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