INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Jones chose the Indianapolis Colts because he wanted a chance to prove he could still be a starting NFL quarterback.

The gamble paid off Tuesday when coach Shane Steichen announced that Jones would start the Sept. 7 season opener against Miami, beating out Anthony Richardson, who just two years ago was dubbed the franchise’s quarterback of the future.

The reason: consistency and accuracy.

“The operation at the line, discernment, checks, the protection, the ball placement, I think all of that played a factor in it," Steichen said. “I think Daniel did a great job doing that.”

Steichen hinted a decision was coming soon following Saturday's 23-19 loss to Green Bay in the Colts' only home preseason game.

On Monday, he met with team co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon an

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