5 Colts Things: The biggest reasons to be optimistic about Shane Steichen, Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor & Colts 2026 offense

The Colts flew west over the Atlantic Ocean last November with an 8-2 record and the NFL’s best offense. They had a running back in the midst of a supernova, an ideal pairing between coach and quarterback, standout pass-catchers and a rock-solid offensive line. This was a team that, on that flight from Berlin to Indianapolis, had the look of a Super Bowl contender. A month later, Daniel Jones pounded the rain-soaked turf at EverBank Stadium as the realization set in that his season was over. Philip Rivers came out of retirement at the age of 44. The Colts narrowly…