After the Loss to the Steelers, Head Coach Shane Steichen Reveals the Moment That Convinced Him the Colts Had Found “Their True Heart”
After the Loss to the Steelers, Head Coach Shane Steichen Reveals the Moment That Convinced Him the Colts Had Found “Their True Heart”
Indianapolis, Indiana – November 5, 2025
The 20–27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 was a night to forget for the Indianapolis Colts. Players left Acrisure Stadium in silence, while social media exploded with criticism — much of it aimed at quarterback Daniel Jones, who was faulted for several missed opportunities and a lack of rhythm in the fourth quarter.
But while many were disappointed, head coach Shane Steichen witnessed something that made him believe the Colts were still on the right path — a quiet, powerful moment that he described as the one that convinced him his team had finally found its “true heart.”
After the late-night flight back to Indianapolis, most players left the team facility to rest. But Steichen noticed the lights in the indoor practice area were still on. When he walked in, he found Daniel Jones alone, drenched in sweat, replaying throwing motions and adjusting his footwork in silence. There were no cameras, no teammates, no words — just a player confronting his own shortcomings.
“He didn’t say a word, just kept throwing, picking up the ball, and throwing again, over and over. I stood there for a few minutes watching and realized not everyone has that kind of spirit. Jones didn’t have to say ‘I’ll be better’ — he was showing it right there, and I knew in that moment the Colts had found their true heart.”
According to team sources, Jones stayed at the facility until nearly 1 a.m., reviewing film and working on short throws to fix timing issues. He refused to call it a night, despite medical staff suggesting he rest after taking a hit earlier in the game.
When a short clip of that late-night practice surfaced on X (Twitter), fans’ attitudes began to shift. One fan wrote: “He might make mistakes, but you can’t teach heart like that.”
Steichen later told reporters that Jones’s silent determination captured exactly what he wanted from his players.
“He reminds me of the great ones I’ve coached — guys who never accept failure as the end. Jones has that in him, and that’s what makes players like Taylor, Pittman, and now him the true soul of this team.”
For the Colts, the loss to the Steelers was no longer just another defeat — it was the beginning of a new chapter, one that proved the heart of the team is beating stronger than ever.
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