Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee scorched his previous crew on Sunday after watching them get eradicated from playoff competition 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 have been formally out of competition.
McAfee wrote a scathing submit on X, criticizing the group, ripping those that tried to get him “booed out of town” and asserting he is not going to renew his season tickets.
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Pat McAfee sits on the ESPN Faculty GameDay set at Beaver Stadium in College Park, Pa., on Nov. 2, 2024. (IMAGN)
“A blind particular person may see the crimson flags on this crew.. 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 remedy, NEVER occurs on good groups.. The franchise QB (Anthony Richardson) tapped out of a sport.. on third down.. within the crimson 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) they usually may inform you the whole lot about this crew…”
He wrote that if a franchise quarterback left in the course of a sport as a result of he was drained, the “instant response” could be that the crew has “no likelihood.”
“And to the shock of no person.. that was the response by all people 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 all people… Began personally attacking me and making an attempt 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 towards the Indianapolis Colts within the second half, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Picture/Seth Wenig)
“Once I mentioned Joe Flacco provides us a greater likelihood to win than AR instantly after the faucet out.. I might’ve mentioned no matter backup QB we had on the roster. That may’t be what the face of your crew is doing.. simply can’t be.. and to a much bigger side of all of it, someway AR thought it was okay to do this. That’s a locker room concern.. that’s a tradition concern.. thats an indicator of a loser angle radiating through a constructing that was constructed by greats.
“I do not know how they repair it.. I don’t assume it’s like a light-weight swap. “Alright, we’re gonna turn into Professionals 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 crew returned to its successful methods.
“As a a number of yr season ticket holder (not renewing).. and somebody who has actively, every day, tried to be an additive to this stunning metropolis. I hope they turn into an excellent 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 vanity, 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 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 operating again Jonathan Taylor scores a landing towards the New York Giants within the second half, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Picture/Corey Sipkin)
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McAfee was a two-time Professional Bowl punter with the Colts from 2009 to 2016.
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