The NFL preseason rolls on to week 2 and the Colts have an opportunity to avenge their loss against the Bills. Indy plays the Detroit Lions Saturday at 1 p.m. eastern time in Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis held joint practices with the Lions this week. Indy’s offense made plays against the Lions and continued to progress with new quarterback Matt Ryan. Saturday’s game should be competitive, physical, and exciting.
Quarterbacks?
Frank Reich said most of the starters won’t start and that includes Matt Ryan. Reich also said, “Foles will play a quarter, Sam Ehlinger will play a quarter and a half, and Jack Coan will finish the game.”
Can Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger continue to improve?
Both Ehlinger and Foles played well against the Bills. Foles showed complete command of the huddle and made some tight-window throws. Foles was signed to back up Matt Ryan and has a history with Frank Reich. If Foles can continue to improve and lead the offense, Indy will be in good hands if something happens to Ryan.
Second-year quarterback Sam Ehlinger can build off of a strong performance against Buffalo. Ehlinger used his arm and legs to keep drives alive. He threw two touchdowns while escaping the pocket. The Texas product’s growth will help Indy strengthen its quarterback room.
What about rookie Jack Coan? 
Jack Coan is the wild card in Indy’s quarterback room. Coan went undrafted and went 1-5 and threw for zero yards against Buffalo. Coan will have to show he can operate an NFL offense. Indianapolis’ three quarterbacks are set and Coan might not make the final 53. If he shows potential he can get picked up by another NFL team. The job is Coan’s to lose. Let’s see what he can do.
