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Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee scorched his previous group on Sunday after watching them get eradicated from playoff rivalry in a loss to the New York Giants.
Indianapolis had three turnovers and allowed 4 Drew Lock landing passes within the 45-33 defeat. The Colts dropped to 7-9 on the season and had been formally out of rivalry.
McAfee wrote a scathing publish on X, criticizing the group, ripping those that tried to get him “booed out of the town” and asserting he won’t renew his season tickets.
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“A blind particular person might see the purple flags on this group.. Work ethic questions, NEVER occurs on good groups.. Preparation dedication questions, NEVER occurs on good groups.. Late to conferences, NEVER occurs on good groups.. Late to/skipping therapy, NEVER occurs on good groups.. The franchise QB (Anthony Richardson) tapped out of a sport.. on third down.. within the purple zone.. as a result of he was drained… NEVER HAPPENED within the historical past of the NFL,” McAfee wrote.
“That’s actually the one factor it is advisable inform somebody (who is aware of ball) and so they might inform you the whole lot about this group…”
He wrote that if a franchise quarterback left in the course of a sport as a result of he was drained, the “speedy response” can be that the group has “no likelihood.”
“And to the shock of no one.. that was the response by everyone who’s ever performed/coached the sport earlier than however.. Colts blogs and followers who’ve been masking the Colts since 2020 and more moderen knew higher than everyone… Started personally attacking me and attempting to kick me out of city,” McAfee continued.
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New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock celebrates with large receiver Malik Nabers after Lock ran for a landing in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts within the second half, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
“When I stated Joe Flacco provides us a greater likelihood to win than AR instantly after the faucet out.. I’d’ve stated no matter backup QB we had on the roster. That can’t be what the face of your group is doing.. simply can’t be.. and to an even bigger side of all of it, one way or the other AR thought it was okay to try this. That’s a locker room problem.. that’s a tradition problem.. thats an indicator of a loser perspective radiating via a constructing that was constructed by greats.
“I do not know how they repair it.. I don’t suppose it’s like a lightweight swap. “Alright, we’re gonna change into Pros now” however… perhaps it’s, however what do I do know?
“Oh wait….. how this was all gonna work out. I knew that.”
McAfee added that he wouldn’t be renewing his season tickets and hoped the group returned to its successful methods.
“As a a number of 12 months season ticket holder (not renewing).. and somebody who has actively, each day, tried to be an additive to this lovely metropolis. I hope they change into a very good franchise once more.. this metropolis deserves it.. the OGs within the Colts constructing deserve it (gear managers, trainers, ticketing, PR, gross sales).. and on the flip aspect the gamers/coaches in that constructing deserve no matter occurs to them. Your unwarranted conceitedness, laziness, and lack of professionalism has lead you to ANOTHER early trip… which might be what most of you entitled bums have been hoping for.
“I don’t converse for the town.. and I don’t converse for all ex Colts gamers as a result of I used to be solely a punter.. nominated for the HOF 3 instances now however nonetheless.. I converse from my very own perspective.. I’ve by no means seen a bunch waste alternatives/expertise/cash greater than this group.”
Indianapolis Colts working again Jonathan Taylor scores a landing in opposition to the New York Giants within the second half, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
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McAfee was a two-time Pro Bowl punter with the Colts from 2009 to 2016.
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