Is Joe Flacco the Unsung Hero the Colts Needed All Along, Even Though He Was Undervalued and Overlooked by the Team? | NFL News – Times of India

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Joe Flacco replaced injured Anthony Richardson in the game on Sunday and performed very well to help the Indianapolis Colts record a 27-24 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Throwing two touchdowns for 168 yards, Joe Flacco helped the Indianapolis Colts after assuming the role in such a crucial moment, making up for what was needed.
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A Familiar Situation for Flacco

For Flacco, this was a repeat from the last season when he stepped and emerged to salvage the Cleveland Browns’ season.Here, too, Flacco came up with what he was made of, giving quite a number of fans and analysts a hint of what he could do at the game. It is what the rest of the league holds so highly with Flacco: coming through when it counts.

Missed Opportunities with the Browns

However, he managed to tell Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk that the Browns never offered a contract during this season’s free agency period to be the backup for Deshaun Watson. Strangely enough, nobody sent an invite, given his background and experience, especially coming through for them last season.

Going Forward: Flacco’s Future

The more he proves his value on the field, the more questions arise regarding his future with the Colts and where could be his new home. His last game did not only give the Colts a better chance but also showed that he is ready at any time to come into the team.
With regards to the injury of Richardson, Flacco’s experience can prove to be the difference for the Colts as they go along by keeping them in competition with the league.

A Veteran’s Influence

Joe Flacco has that characteristic ability to step up into situations, and a second example of that importance on a roster is how a team benefits when they have veterans. With the Colts moving forward in the future, this game against the Steelers reminds and proves Flacco’s ability to take leading roles and adapt to stress, and thus becomes a real asset to a team, aside from whatever drama between Flacco and some other teams this offseason.
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