Seattle Seahawks: Jacob Eason’s NFL Journey comes full circle
Chris Phillips
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The Conflict
However, the Colts didn’t get rid of him. They loophole Ehlinger’s preseason injury into a reason for going on injured reserve. Indy started the year with three passers. They list Eason as the direct backup to Wentz and Hundley in the role of third-string quarterback.
When Wentz got hurt, in Week 2 (shocker), against LA, it thrust Eason into the highest of stakes. He entered with 2:18 left in the game, Indianapolis down three points on their own 25-yard line and only one timeout. This situation isn’t easy for most NFL quarterbacks. Let alone a rookie making his NFL debut.
Misstep number two. This was Eason’s first taste of NFL experience, and he overthrew TE Jack Doyle for a game-sealing interception on his second NFL pass attempt! The exact opposite of setting your players up for success.
If the Colts had rolled with Hundley in this situation and then, after the game came out, said, “Putting Eason in, in that situation would be a great disservice to him. As it is an extremely difficult situation to succeed in.” I think most fans would have agreed with this to a certain extent. Subsequently, the follow-up question would be to ask why Eason is the backup.
Initial thoughts are that Eason might be making his first NFL start. Subsequently, this would be a road game against division rival Tennessee. All while the team is 0-2 and searching for its first victory of the year.
Jacob Eason enters the game for the Colts—and immediately learns not to try Jalen Ramsey ?
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— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 19, 2021