Colts’ Daniel Jones still promises to ‘cut it loose’ vs. Cowboys despite benching rumors getting louder

Daniel Jones is not letting the growing speculation about his starting job change his approach heading into the Indianapolis Colts' matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

With questions surrounding his performance and whether Anthony Richardson could get another opportunity under center, Jones is facing added pressure to deliver. However, the veteran quarterback remains confident in his preparation and believes he is ready to play his usual style of football on Sunday.

#Colts QB Daniel Jones on what it’ll take for his preparation — which HC Shane Steichen praises — to match is production:

“I have built up a routine over a number of years and feel like I prepare well.”

That’ll help him “cut it loose Sunday,” which is his usual approach. pic.twitter.com/k9lAhVWW6I

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“I have built up a routine over a number of years and feel like I prepare well,” Jones said.

Jones added that his preparation will allow him to “cut it loose Sunday,” which has been his usual approach throughout his career. That mindset will be important against a Cowboys team that presents an opportunity for Indianapolis to get back on track.

The Colts have a winnable matchup ahead, but Jones needs to take advantage of it. Another disappointing performance would only add to the questions about whether he is the right quarterback to lead the team moving forward. Indianapolis has Richardson waiting behind him, and the former first-round pick could become part of the conversation if Jones continues to struggle.

There is no guarantee that the Colts will make a quarterback change, but the pressure is clearly building. Jones needs to show that he can consistently lead the offense and give Indianapolis a reason to stick with him.

Sunday's game against Dallas could be an important opportunity to do exactly that. Jones says he is prepared to play freely, but he needs to turn that confidence into production. If he struggles again in a game the Colts have a chance to win, the rumors surrounding Richardson could become even louder.