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Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew II are no strangers to competition, as they participate in the team's Organized Team Activities (OTAs) at the Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Antonio Pierce, head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, discussed various topics at the Annual League Meeting, including the team's quarterback situation, free agency, and the upcoming NFL Draft. He emphasized the importance of competition in the quarterback room, praised the team's free agency acquisitions, and expressed openness to trading up in the draft. Pierce also highlighted the significance of maintaining a strong team culture and protecting the locker room environment.
Tom Brady defends Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee after his hit on Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr., stating that quarterbacks should not throw the ball in areas that expose their teammates to such hits and that coaches need to coach better. Kazee was suspended for the rest of the season and playoffs for the hit. Brady has previously criticized the quality of coaching and talent development in the NFL. Colts coaches and players also commented on the hit, expressing concern for player safety and frustration with the NFL's rulings on defensive plays.
The Indianapolis Colts secured an impressive 30-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15, with quarterback Gardner Minshew II delivering his best performance of the season, throwing for 215 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. The Colts had a successful plan to limit T.J. Watt's impact, neutralizing the star pass rusher after a strong start. Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is in the concussion protocol after a hit from Steelers safety Damontae Kazee. Linebacker EJ Speed made a crucial play, forcing a fumble that led to a touchdown, and the Colts' defense dominated the trenches, recording four sacks and tying a franchise record for sacks in a season.
The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Tennessee Titans in a close game, with Gardner Minshew II throwing for 312 yards and two touchdowns. The Colts' defense recorded six sacks, and Grant Stuard returned a punt for a touchdown. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals ended their three-game losing streak with a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, led by Jake Browning's 354 passing yards and a touchdown.
The Indianapolis Colts executed a gutsy fourth down playcall in their Week 12 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tight end Mo Alie-Cox caught a 30-yard pass from quarterback Gardner Minshew II after a well-designed play fake, leading to a crucial touchdown. The Colts' coaching staff had identified a specific look in the Buccaneers' defense that they could exploit, and the playcall proved successful. The Colts converted three fourth downs in the game, showcasing their trust in their players and boosting their chances of winning.
The Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew II to a one-year, $3.5 million contract, reuniting him with first-year head coach Shane Steichen. The move is part of the team's commitment to revamp its quarterbacks room, which also included the release of veteran Matt Ryan. The Colts are expected to invest in a quarterback of the future with the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, and Minshew's acquisition will provide stability and serve as a buffer for the rookie quarterback.