Colts owner Jim Irsay blamed for squad collapse

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The Indianapolis Colts had one of the biggest disappointments in NFL history on Sunday, as they were eliminated from the playoffs when they lost to the humble Jacksonville Jaguars. Carson Wentz took most of the blame for the collapse, but team owner Jim Irsay says the finger should be pointed at him.

Irsay released a statement on Wednesday regarding the Colts’ disappointing end to the season. He wrote that “the money stops with me” and said he was determined to do everything in his power to bring the team back to the playoffs.

A message from @JimIrsay: pic.twitter.com/DuakGePHQI

– Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) January 12, 2022

Colts fans may appreciate Irsay’s unsolicited apology. However, most of them are probably wondering what the team plans to do as a quarterback.

Wentz has played well in spurts this season, but he ultimately lived up to his reputation for crumbling in big games. The Colts were huge favorites in their last two games of the season and could have made the playoffs if they had won either. Instead, they lost at home to the Las Vegas Raiders and were knocked out by Jacksonville on the road in Week 18. Wentz threw an interception and lost a fumble to the Jags.

Wentz finished the season with 3,563 yards, 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Colts head coach Frank Reich has been asked about Wentz’s future this week and he will not be committing to him as a squad starter in the future.

Irsay is active on social media, so he must have been embarrassed to watch some of the ruthless memes after his team lost on Sunday. This should help motivate him and everyone else in the organization.

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