Daniel Jones Voices Frustration Over Colts’ Trade Moves, Future

WHO:

NY Post - Colts quarterback Daniel Jones said he was “not happy” with the team’s trade-deadline fire sale.

Daily Mail Sports - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was unhappy with the team’s trade activity and publicly criticized the front office, according to the article.

Heavy NFL - Jones said recent organizational changes had made him consider how quickly his situation and the people making decisions for Indianapolis could change.

Colts.com - Rookie defensive end Caden Curry, a Center Grove High School alumnus, was announced as a Colts starter.

Colts.com - Rookie linebacker CJ Allen became Indianapolis’ defensive play caller; defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said Allen would retain that role for the rest of the season.

Colts.com - Rookie running back Seth McGowan became a reliable backup, or RB2, behind Jonathan Taylor.

Colts.com - Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter praised McGowan’s effort, attitude and progress.

WHAT:

NY Post - The Colts traded away present-day assets in hopes of helping the team’s future.

Daily Mail Sports - The Colts traded some of their best players for draft picks ahead of the trade deadline; the article characterized the moves as the team “throw[ing] in the towel on the season.”

Heavy NFL - The Colts did not trade Jones before the deadline. His contract is a two-year, $88 million deal, and the team faces a reported $35.2 million decision concerning him.

Colts.com - Curry’s defensive snaps increased from three in Week 1 to 29 in Week 9. He recovered a fumble in each of his two most recent games and recorded his first career sack against the Cowboys.

Colts.com - Allen went from zero snaps in Week 1 to 79 defensive snaps in Week 9, wore the green dot and recorded double-digit tackles in each of his first two starts. He nearly intercepted Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Colts.com - McGowan recorded 208 rushing yards in his first nine games, compared with 171 combined rushing yards for each of the Colts’ previous two backup running backs over the same number of games.

Colts.com - Anarumo said Allen leads and energizes teammates on the field; he described Allen as a 21-year-old with leadership qualities. Buckner was 11 years older than Allen.

Colts.com - Curry said: “if they're going to put me in a position to make a play, I'm gonna do my most and the best version of myself to go out there and make that play.”

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The trades involved the Indianapolis Colts.

Colts.com - Curry was announced as a starter at Lucas Oil Stadium, where he grew up attending games; he learned of the announcement after arriving at the stadium on a Sunday morning.

Colts.com - Curry recorded his first career sack against the Dallas Cowboys.

WHEN:

Daily Mail Sports - The Colts made the trades ahead of the trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - The article says the Colts’ next decisions about Jones would arrive after the deadline.

Colts.com - The article reports rookie playing-time increases over the first nine weeks, including Curry’s and Allen’s Week 1-to-Week 9 changes.

Colts.com - Anarumo said Tuesday that Allen would remain the defensive play caller for the rest of the season.

WHY:

Colts.com - Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said rookie players’ commitment to helping the team, organization and city get moving in the right direction matters, and that increased playing time and willingness to learn help them improve.

Heavy NFL - The Colts’ decision regarding Jones could be costly because his two-year, $88 million contract leaves no inexpensive way to move on from him, the article said.

Colts.com - The article says playing time helps rookies improve during their first NFL season.

HOW:

Colts.com - Anarumo said linebacker CJ Allen’s leadership was also a reason he would remain the defensive play caller, beyond his on-field performance.

Colts.com - The Colts gradually increased playing time for rookies; nearly every member of the draft class received more reps, and some rookies moved into consistent starting roles.

Colts.com - Anarumo said Allen’s defensive play-calling role was based not only on his on-field performance but also on his leadership.

The Colts traded key players for draft picks, and quarterback Daniel Jones criticized the moves. Indianapolis kept Jones, while rookies Caden Curry and CJ Allen earned bigger defensive roles. Rookie Seth McGowan also emerged as a dependable backup running back behind Jonathan Taylor.