On Thursday, ESPN’s Stephen Holder reported that head coach Shane Steichen said Buckner is dealing with a back injury. Holder believes Buckner will be back “soon” and be ready in time for Indy’s season opener Sept. 7 against the Dolphins.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Shane Steichen Explains Why Daniel Jones Won't Be on a 'Quick Leash' As QB1. A man who saved a bottle of whiskey for 17 years was left disappointed when he finally opened it, only to discover the cork had completely disintegrated.

Steichen said Jones and Anthony Richardson both competed "really hard," but that "consistency" was the biggest thing he was looking for and that Jones "did a great job" on that front. He added that Richardson has "made strides" in those areas, but still needs to develop.

Shane Steichen Needs What Record To Save Job?

The Nightmare on Lake Eerie continues in Cleveland. In Indianapolis, the stage has been set for the latest sequel to another NFL quarterback carousel series. It’s Indiana Jones and Shane Steichen’s Last Crusade.

As Shane Steichen gets set to embark on a pivotal third season as Colts head coach, one NFL analyst recently threw cold water on a potential 2025 breakthrough.