{"id":345038,"date":"2025-09-06T00:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T00:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/345038\/"},"modified":"2025-09-06T00:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T00:55:10","slug":"shane-steichen-confident-in-colts-preparation-for-season-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/345038\/","title":{"rendered":"Shane Steichen Confident in Colts&#8217; Preparation for Season Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17571163634575.jpg\" alt=\"NFL: AUG 16 Preseason Packers at Colts\" class=\"wp-image-723103\"  \/>Source: Icon Sportswire \/ Getty<\/p>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS \u2013 The Indianapolis Colts are set for their regular-season debut against the Miami Dolphins, with Head Coach Shane Steichen expressing both excitement and confidence. The team appears to be in good health, with the only notable player listed as questionable being running back Tyler Goodson, who had limited participation in practice this week.<\/p>\n<p>Steichen highlighted the added significance of the season opener, as the team will be honoring owner Jim Irsay, who is being inducted into the Ring of Honor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited. Honoring Mr. Irsay, I think there\u2019s a lot more to it,\u201d Steichen said. \u201cObviously, Week 1 with him going into the Ring of Honor, and honoring him this season\u2026 what he\u2019s done for so many people in this city, this organization\u2014what he\u2019s meant to so many people not only in this city but out of this city. It\u2019ll be a big Week 1 for us as a team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tLove Local? Get more! Join the WIBC 93.1 FM Newsletter\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-ione-newsletter-sign-up__privacy\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWe care about your data. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/urban1.com\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">privacy policy<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to facing the Dolphins\u2019 defense, Steichen praised their strength, particularly their defensive line. He acknowledged the challenges their edge rushers and talented linebackers will present, emphasizing the importance of winning one-on-one matchups on Sunday. He also spoke highly of new Colts defensive back Xavien Howard\u2019s veteran smarts and playmaking ability.<\/p>\n<p>On the offensive side, Steichen addressed the importance of creating explosive plays, whether through deep throws or by receivers gaining significant yards after the catch. He defended quarterback Daniel Jones\u2019s past performance on vertical throws, stating that Jones has shown he can be effective in that area.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the coach offered a positive update on running back Jonathan Taylor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think he\u2019s in great physical shape right now,\u201d Steichen said. \u201cI feel really good about where he\u2019s at from a health standpoint, from his mindset. Then as you go through the season, we\u2019ll monitor it that way, but feel good about him going into Week 1.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Colts play the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. 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