Former Colts punter and three-time Hall of Fame nominee Pat McAfee has never been one to shy away from expressing his opinions, especially when it comes to the team he devoted much of his professional career to. In a brutally honest statement, McAfee lays bare his frustrations with the Indianapolis Colts, calling out what he sees as a pervasive culture of complacency and unprofessionalism. His words offer a stark critique of a franchise that once stood as a beacon of excellence but now faces harsh scrutiny from one of its own.
I’ve said what I believed to be the truth about the team.. & a bunch of “Colts fans” on the internet were trying to get me booed out of the city..
Current players, who have won nothing during their entire tenure, started using me and my face to try and paint me as the enemy in the city I’ve committed my life to.
And in the end… everything went.. just like I fucking said it would
In the biggest moments, everybody with a brain knew they’d crack.. and they did.
A blind person could see the red flags on this team… Work ethic questions NEVER happen on good teams.. Preparation commitment questions, NEVER happen on good teams.. Late to meetings, NEVER happen on good teams.. Late to/skipping treatment NEVER happens on good teams.. The franchise QB tapped out of a game.. on 3rd down.. in the red zone.. because he was tired… NEVER HAPPENED in the history of the NFL.
That’s literally the only thing you need to tell someone (who knows ball) and they could tell you everything about this team…
“Hey the franchise quarterback, who’s a professional athlete getting paid millions of dollars, and the face of a multi-billion dollar franchise tapped out of the game because… because… because he was tired in the middle of the season”
“Oh wow.. that team has no chance” would be the immediate response..
And to the surprise of nobody.. that was the response by everybody who’s ever played/coached the game before but.. Colts blogs and fans who have been covering the Colts since 2020 and more recently knew better than everybody… Started personally attacking me and trying to kick me out of town.
When I said Joe Flacco gives us a better chance to win than AR immediately after the tap out.. I would’ve said whatever backup QB we had on the roster. That can’t be what the face of your team is doing.. just can’t be.. and to a bigger aspect of it all, somehow AR thought it was ok to do that. That’s a locker room issue.. that’s a culture issue.. that’s an indicator of a loser attitude radiating thru a building that was built by greats.
I have no idea how they fix it.. I don’t think it’s like a light switch. “Alright, we’re gonna become Pros now” but… maybe it is, but what do I know?
Oh wait….. how this was all gonna work out. I knew that.
As a multiple-year season ticket holder (not renewing).. and someone who has actively, daily, attempted to be an additive to this beautiful city. I hope they become a good franchise again.. this city deserves it.. the OGs in the Colts building deserve it (equipment managers, trainers, ticketing, PR, sales).. and on the flip side the players/coaches in that building deserve whatever happens to them. Your unwarranted arrogance, laziness, and lack of professionalism has lead you to ANOTHER early vacation… which is probably what most of you entitled bums have been hoping for.
I don’t speak for the city.. and I don’t speak for all ex-Colts players because I was only a punter.. nominated for the HOF 3 times now but nonetheless.. I speak from my own perspective.. I’ve never seen a group waste opportunities/talent/money more than this group.
McAfee’s blistering critique lays bare the frustrations of a fan base and alumni who have watched the Colts squander potential and resources. His words resonate with those longing for a return to professionalism, dedication, and a winning culture. While his tone is unapologetically blunt, it’s a call to accountability—not just for the players and coaches, but for the organization as a whole. For a city steeped in football pride, McAfee’s hope is clear: that the Colts will rise again, not just for the glory of the game, but for the honor of a community that deserves better.
