Some in the NFL still believe you can win with Daniel Jones in the right situation. Are the Colts one of them?

With Colts head coach Shane Steichen’s decision to name Daniel Jones the team’s starting quarterback in 2025 over Anthony Richardson Sr. comes reactions from around the locker room. Even with Richardson having a two-year headstart over Jones to learn the offense, Jones has quickly mastered the system, impressing some of his pass catchers.

The Colts on Tuesday named Daniel Jones their starting quarterback over Anthony Richardson, and coach Shane Steichen said this is "for the season" and not just Week 1 against the Dolphins. "I don't want to have a short leash on that,

“Obviously, I was excited. Excited for the opportunity. As a competitor you want to be on the field, and that’s why you work,” Jones said. “I think we have a good football team.” Jones said he thinks he got the job because he showed Colts coach Shane Steichen that he’s consistent in his leadership of the offense.

The Indianapolis Colts made the surprising, and perhaps even premature, decision to name Daniel Jones as the Week 1 starting quarterback, selecting the former Giants and Vikings veteran over former fourth overall pick Anthony Richardson.

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Robert Griffin III has his own theory behind what the Colts are trying to do this season, and it's not to win games.