After Heated Debates Across Social Media About “Who’s the NFL’s Elite QB,” Colts HC Shane Steichen Finally Speaks Out – “Looks Like Everyone Forgot Which Team Is on Top of the NFL” – A Moment That Sent the Internet Into Frenzy
After Heated Debates Across Social Media About “Who’s the NFL’s Elite QB,” Colts HC Shane Steichen Finally Speaks Out – “Looks Like Everyone Forgot Which Team Is on Top of the NFL” – A Moment That Sent the Internet Into Frenzy
Indianapolis, Indiana – The NFL world has been buzzing for days with endless debates about who truly deserves to be called an “elite quarterback.” Names like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, and Jordan Love have dominated the conversation — but one name was noticeably missing: Daniel Jones, the quarterback currently leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 7–1 record, the best in the entire NFL.
That silence didn’t sit well with Head Coach Shane Steichen, the architect behind the Colts’ stunning rise to the top. During Wednesday’s post-practice press conference, Steichen delivered a message that instantly took the league by storm:
“Everyone keeps talking about Mahomes, Allen, Jalen, or Love… but it seems like people forgot which team is leading the NFL — and who their quarterback is. He doesn’t need the spotlight or noise; he just needs the field and the trust of his teammates. That’s the real definition of an elite quarterback. And let me remind everyone — this is only Daniel’s first season playing for the Colts.”
The quote spread like wildfire within hours. Hashtags like #DanielJonesElite and #ForTheShoe surged across social media, as Colts fans flooded timelines with highlights and praise. One fan wrote: “Finally, someone said what we’ve all been thinking — Daniel Jones IS elite.”
And Steichen has every reason to believe it. The same offensive mind who helped Jalen Hurts evolve into an MVP-caliber quarterback in Philadelphia is now working his magic in Indianapolis. Under his guidance, Daniel Jones, once dismissed as a “failed project” in New York, has become the calm, confident leader of the NFL’s best team.
Through eight weeks, Jones is having a career-best season — 17 touchdowns, just 3 interceptions, a 105.8 passer rating, and total command of Steichen’s system.
As one analyst from NFL Network put it: “Mahomes has his dynasty, Allen has his firepower — but Daniel Jones has Shane Steichen. And that’s why the Colts are on top of the football world right now.”
After Steichen’s fiery statement, one thing is clear: the next time people talk about “elite QBs,” they’ll have to include Daniel Jones in that conversation — whether they like it or not.
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