Matt Ryan has been benched for Sam Ehlinger, leaving Indianapolis to once again figure out how to move forward at their most important position.
When fires start, they often seem to require a double-take in order for the brain to fully comprehend a sense of emergency. The first look is one to ensure that all is well. The second look is to challenge the idea that smoke, heat and flickering light aren’t rapidly climbing a curtain in the house, bent for destruction. The second look also alerts us to fully engage in a state of panic.
This process comes to mind when thinking about the 2022 Colts, who, on Monday, let the world know that they’ve permanently benched Matt Ryan in favor of Sam Ehlinger.