Frank Reich got out-coached, Matt Ryan flailed, the offensive line hasn't lived up to reputation, Chris Ballard was wrong about the receiver depth
JACKSONVILLE — Another complete failure in a city that has haunted the Colts for the better part of a decade has put the 2022 season on the brink and likely opens up big questions about the future of the franchise.
Reich tried to prepare Indianapolis for the humidity by practicing hard Wednesday and Thursday, then doing only a walk-through on Friday, but instead the Colts looked like they were beaten from the start. Ryan had his chance Sunday, with No. 1 wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and second-round pick Alec Pierce out of action.
A promising drive on the Colts’ opening series came to an end when Ryan lofted an ugly, confusing pass to a covered Ashton Dulin, and it was picked off by Jacksonville’s Rayshawn Jenkins. For the second consecutive season, Colts general manager Chris Ballard opted for a temporary, low-cost solution at the offensive line’s most important position, bringing back veteran swing tackle Matt Pryor on a one-year, $5 million deal and using a third-round pick on a potential left tackle of the future, Bernhard Raimann.
Making matters worse, Ryan was often forced to hold the ball in the pocket without any open receivers available, leading to pressure and sacks. When the Colts offense has been good, the quarterback has been able to get the ball out of his hands quickly, but a quarterback has to have an open receiver to make those throws.
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