Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee lashed out at his old team after watching them fall out of playoff contention after losing to the New York Giants on Sunday. .
Indianapolis committed three turnovers and allowed four touchdown passes to Drew Lock in the 45-33 loss. The Colts fell to 7-9 on the season and are officially out of contention.
McPhee penned a scathing post on
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Pat McAfee sits during ESPN’s College GameDay at Beaver Stadium on November 2, 2024 in College Park, Pennsylvania. (picture)
“A blind person can see the red flags on this team.. Work ethics issues, never happen on a great team.. Preparedness and commitment issues, never happen on a great team.. Late for meetings, never happen on a great team. Good team on. Zone…because he was tired…never happened in NFL history,” McPhee wrote.
“That’s really the only thing you need to tell someone (someone who knows football), they can tell you everything about this team…”
He wrote that if a team’s quarterback leaves midway through a game due to fatigue, the “immediate reaction” would be that the team “has no chance.”
“To everyone’s surprise… this is the reaction of everyone who has played/coached this game before, but… Colts blogs and fans who have been covering the Colts since 2020 know better than everyone… Beginning Physically assaulting me and trying to kick me out of town,” McPhee continued.
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New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock celebrates with wide receiver Malik Nabors after a touchdown during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
“When I say Joe Flacco gives us a better chance to win than AR right out of the gate … I’m going to say no backup quarterback we have on the roster. This can’t be you ball.” What the team faces do. A cultural problem…it shows a loser attitude.
“I don’t know how they figure it out… I don’t think it’s like a light switch. ‘Okay, we’re going pro now’ but… maybe it is, but I What do you know?
“Oh wait…how this is going to go. I just know.”
McPhee added that he will not be renewing his season tickets and wants the team to get back to its winning ways.
“As a multi-year season ticket holder (not renewing)…and someone who actively tries to contribute to this beautiful city every day. I hope they can be a good team again… The city deserves it…the people in the OG Colts building deserve it (equipment managers, coaches, ticketing, PR, sales)…and on the other hand, whatever happened to them, that Every player/coach in this building deserves it.
“I don’t speak for this city… and I don’t speak for all former Colts players, because I’m just a punter… and have been nominated for HOF 3 times now, but nonetheless. …..I speak from my own perspective…I have never seen a group waste opportunity/talent/money more than this group.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scores a touchdown in the second half against the New York Giants on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Shipkin)
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McPhee made two Pro Bowl appearances with the Colts from 2009 to 2016.
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