Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen provided an update on the absence of Jonathan Taylor as well as his impression of the team during joint practice with the Chicago Bears. (Video by Jake Arthur)
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00:00 I know you guys saw the statement that we put out on Jonathan.
00:03 I have nothing to add on that front, but
00:05 I will say that tonight was a phenomenal night.
00:08 The crowd was great.
00:09 The energy was great.
00:11 We got really good work on both sides of the ball and special teams.
00:14 With that, I'll take questions about practice.
00:16 >> What have you guys seen in Orlick to Hambrick?
00:18 Feels like he's- >> Yeah, he's got some good physicality.
00:21 He's a smart player.
00:22 He's got good movement skills.
00:23 I like where he's at and continue to give him reps.
00:25 >> Versatile guy?
00:26 >> What's that?
00:27 Very versatile.
00:27 He can play inside and outside.
00:29 >> Shane, you obviously watched a lot of your offense.
00:30 What were your takeaways from that?
00:32 >> It was good. There was some good.
00:33 And there's things that have got to get cleaned up.
00:35 But I could go back and watch the tape.
00:36 But I did like the energy they played with.
00:38 And again, I got to go back and really, really say the thing.
00:41 >> Penalties, some of the- >> Yeah, the penalties.
00:42 Obviously, we had the penalty right there.
00:44 It started a two-minute drive.
00:45 We hit a big one down the seam.
00:46 And then we had a legal formation that hurt us right there.
00:49 So we backed it up.
00:49 We played that two-minute drive like it would be in the game.
00:52 >> What impressed you the most about Anthony today?
00:55 >> Shooting, he made some good throws.
00:57 Obviously, he had some really good runs in the zone re-game.
00:59 And then he made some good throws along the way.
01:02 And there's things that we got to clean up.
01:03 But I was excited about high play.
01:06 >> Were there some learning experiences where,
01:09 they look at sometimes where it's like, you saw a look he didn't, maybe wasn't-
01:12 >> Yeah, that's exactly what these
01:13 practices are for, right?
01:14 You get to go against another opponent, see different looks.
01:16 And it was good work for him tonight.
01:18 >> What's a Ryan Kelly get on with?
01:20 >> He has a foot.
01:20 >> True elbow strength?
01:23 >> He has a shoulder.
01:24 >> Did you feel like Anthony did a good job of taking what defense gave him?
01:27 Against defense like that, they try to- >> Yeah, he did.
01:29 I mean, we had called a few shots.
01:30 And then he checked one down to the back off play action,
01:32 which went down the sidelines for about 10 or 12, which was really good.
01:35 And that's great growth, right?
01:37 Like, don't force it, right?
01:38 Take the completions and move on from there.
01:40 And like I said, we'll watch the tape and get the corrections made.
01:43 >> Can you get young quarterbacks for permission, both the passers and runners?
01:47 How can you, what's the difficult,
01:48 is there a difficult balance in trying to utilize both of those skill sets?
01:52 >> Yeah, I've been asked that quite a bit.
01:53 Obviously, in Philly with Jalen and stuff, like how do you balance that?
01:56 I think you just go through it, and you see what's gonna work that week, right?
01:59 And you gotta be smart with it, and do what they do best, and
02:04 give yourself the best chance to win.
02:05 And whether that's him running it or throwing it, that's a week to week decision.
02:09 >> I'm sorry, what do you make of Fields?
02:11 Justin Fields out there, are there any similarities you saw in his brief time here?
02:16 >> Yeah, no, shoot, I remember him from last year.
02:18 He had a heck of a run against us in Philly, got called back.
02:20 But he's an explosive player.
02:22 I know he's got a bright future in this league.
02:24 I just got to see him when we came together there at the end, just for
02:27 a brief moment.
02:27 So I'll get to go back tonight and watch some more of the defensive stuff,
02:30 cuz I was down here on the offense.
02:32 >> He has an interception, seven on seven, kind of scare me.
02:35 I was like, that's just one where you're like, that's what we kinda have to clean up.
02:38 >> Yeah, that's the learning, right?
02:39 That's the learning, take what the defense gives you.
02:41 We gotta be on the same page there.
02:42 It starts with myself, starts with coaching, and we gotta get that cleaned up.
02:45 >> Was there any miscommunication or?
02:47 >> No, I mean, like I said, we just gotta be better there.
02:49 >> Shane with Josh Downs, what do you see in him?
02:52 >> Dude, he's done tremendous.
02:53 He runs great routes, he catches everything.
02:56 Really like his growth and where he's at right now.
02:58 >> That slot spot he was talking about, a lot of it's just feel.
03:01 Is there part of that position that you can't teach?
03:04 >> Yeah, there's a lot.
03:04 I mean, some of those routes that you run inside the slot,
03:07 those guys have a natural fear from.
03:09 The best ones in the league that are in the slot,
03:11 that kind of run those routes inside, have a great feel for them.
03:13 And sometimes it's like, I don't wanna get into the scheme stuff, but
03:17 those type of routes, you don't really wanna coach them.
03:19 Let their talent shine and let them take over and do what they do.
03:21 >> What happened with two guys at that spot who performed well in that slot spot?
03:26 >> Yeah, it was great.
03:26 It was great battle.
03:27 Isaiah and Downs shoot.
03:29 I mean, Isaiah made a huge play, made two guys miss and had an explosive there.
03:32 So I mean, I know those guys are competing like crazy.
03:35 It'll be fun to see how it all plays out.
03:36 >> So there could be a role for two guys at that one spot you play?
03:39 >> Yeah, we'll see how it plays out.
03:40 >> Shane, did you make a decision on Anthony playing Saturday?
03:43 >> I made a decision on him.
03:44 >> Did you talk to Gus about how your defense looked tonight?
03:47 Obviously you were watching.
03:47 >> No, I haven't had a chance to.
03:49 We just brought him up.
03:50 >> Shane McCabe, talking more?
03:51 >> Isn't it fair that every day he's in, Anthony,
03:53 he's gonna see something different?
03:55 It's gonna be a rewarding experience every game.
03:57 >> Yeah, I think with anything, shoot, I think from a rookie year to your year six,
04:01 seven, eight, nine, ten, you're still seeing stuff.
04:03 And then once you get past year 12, 13, and you're down the road,
04:06 like those guys have been doing for a while, they've probably seen it all.
04:09 So yeah, always learning, always growing, always improving.
04:12 >> What kind of unique challenges do you feel like this Bear secondary brought to
04:17 him today?
04:19 >> Shoot, they did some different looks and
04:20 different coverages than what we've seen.
04:22 So it was really good to see.
04:24 And then they got some good line movement up front that they're doing.
04:27 So it'll be good to go back and watch the tape and get the corrections made.
04:30 >> Why is good practice like this so important for this team's growth?
04:34 >> Well, I think it's great.
04:35 Just the energy and the competitive nature it brings out.
04:37 You go against each other in camp for so many weeks, and
04:39 now you get a chance to go get another opponent.
04:41 And again, it just brings up the level of energy and excitement for everybody.
04:45 And the players are fired up about it.
04:46 And as a coach, I love it.