Pat McAfee torches Colts following bad loss to Giants, elimination from playoff hunt

Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee did not hold back in his criticism of his old team after their devastating loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. The Colts were officially eliminated from playoff contention after the 45-33 defeat, dropping to a disappointing 7-9 record for the season.

In a scathing post on social media, McAfee tore into the organization, calling out issues with work ethic, preparation, commitment, and professionalism within the team. He specifically called out starting quarterback Anthony Richardson for tapping out of a crucial game on third down in the red zone because he was tired, a move that McAfee labeled as unprecedented in the history of the NFL.

McAfee expressed his frustration with the team’s culture and attitude, pointing to Richardson’s actions as a symptom of a larger problem within the locker room. He criticized Colts fans and bloggers for attacking him when he voiced his concerns about the team’s performance and decision-making.

As a longtime season ticket holder and former player, McAfee announced that he would not be renewing his season tickets, citing the team’s lack of professionalism and wasted opportunities. He expressed his hope that the franchise would return to its winning ways and acknowledged the hard work of the staff members behind the scenes.

McAfee, a two-time Pro Bowl punter with the Colts from 2009 to 2016, emphasized that his perspective was his own and not representative of the entire city or all former Colts players. He called for accountability within the organization and urged the team to address its shortcomings and strive for success in the future.

It remains to be seen how the Colts will respond to McAfee’s criticisms and whether they will make changes to improve their performance in the seasons to come. The team will have to regroup and refocus in order to bounce back from this disappointing end to their playoff hopes.