Pat McAfee Reacts To Sam Ehlinger Being Named Starter, Matt Ryan Being Benched 

The end of Matt Ryan’s career couldn’t have been any sadder

A retirement of a single player has never ruined an organization more than Andrew Luck

If anything this should tell everyone how great Phillip Rivers really was

"Don't cry that it's over, smile because it happened" I'm in stitches 😂😂.

Fans be so hyped for backups until they actually see them play.

Pat about literally any QB the Colts pick: “This could be the guy!!” 😅

I'm sad for Matty Ice, but he just couldn't stop giving the ball away. Edit: people wanted context. Yes, I know he's been hurt. Yes, I know our O-line sucks and that the running game can't get it going. That's why I'm sad for him. It's not completely his fault. However, he made a bunch of rookie mistakes in some interceptions. Sure, frustration leads to mistakes, and the O-line being Swiss cheese leads to those mistakes. But I'd take a good 4th and 20 and a punt that leaves the other team at their 20 rather than throwing an interception that leaves us inside our 20. Turnover machine due to the circumstances surrounding him.

As a Colts fan, I just wanted to say I'm a Colts fan

Remember when these dudes cheered and mocked Wentz when signing Ryan. Pepperidge farms remembers.

Pat was just as optimistic about Matt. Nothing wrong with it but we all know how these things work out.

Matt Ryan is second in the league in passing yards and has 3 come from behind victories this year, including one against the chiefs (2 game winning TDs)…a move needed to made due to all the turnovers, but he’s not as bad as everyone making him out to be. The o-line caused this, bc it exposed his lack of mobility

playing behind terrible offensive lines and getting wrecked finally caught up to him

It is not going to matter who plays qb if they’re on their back every time they drop back. I really hope that Sam surprises people, but I’m not expecting a miracle turnaround for this team. The issues are deeper than QB for the Colts

Sam could throw a pick every single play and he will continue to be loved here in Indy. “The world needs Sam Elingher.” It’s absolutely true

Matt Ryan and Cam Newton. 2 NFC South quarterbacks that both won MVP and lost a superbowl, and had a disastrous end to their careers.

Unless the colts go on a huge run the Head coach will be gone

Same thing happened in Atlanta. Ryan never really had protection. Hard to make plays when you are getting hit before you can even complete your drop back.

The problem in Indy isn't the QB. It's the O-line and the OC. They won't be able to win no matter who they start.

I swear the colts could announce me as the starting QB and pat would hype it up🤦

Whatever happened to the vaunted O-Line we were constantly hearing about? It seems as those f'ers are getting people fired

Big Sam! Couldn't think of a more deserving guy, lost his brother and dad in the course of the last few years and still kept trucking. He's gonna come in and be clutch just like he was for the longhorns. Hook 'em

We're tanking for Webenyana

The Superbowl fiasco took the life out of Ryan. Ehlinger does bring an energy to the team that they haven't had for a long time.

Matt Ryan has been a warrior !! Sam will be running for his life !! 👍🏈

Philip Rivers, Carson Wentz now Matt Ryan. Sounds like Irsay is calling the shots

Finally. Give Ehlinger a chance. Kid is good. He's got that old school gun slinger mentality. As a Sooners fan, I hated playing Ehlinger when he was at Texas

This season has been wild.

So they blamed Carson Wentz for everything and now they're struggling and have to bench Matty melt

As a horns fan, you just gave me flashbacks saying “we’re baaaack” with Sammy being the starter 😢😂 Hope he balls out, can’t wait for another longhorn SuperStar somewhere!

Cooper kush 🤣🤣🤣 pat you should name a strain that!!!! 🌳🌳🌳

I've been waiting for this, should have started Sam awhile ago. He has intangibles, he's mobile, he's tough, and he can make plays. He was a winner at Texas. And the best way for him to learn is by getting game time experience, not on the sidelines.

Go back and watch Sam at Texas. Tough and mobile. Ran a ton. I'm a diehard Longhorn fan and have been waiting for this. All Sam ever did was win at Texas under a ton of adversity. WOOT! GO SAM!

It's been a yearly theme. Get behind, throw 40+ times, qb gets beat up, start running more, and finishing season hot. Maybe a couple of years where we missed out at the end, but the rest is pretty spot on.

Matt Ryan was best offensive player for the Titans yesterday 😂😂😂

LMFAO remember when the Colts and Broncos were supposed to be Super Bowl teams? I remember 🤣🤣

I was SO happy this news broke during the show because it means so much more when it's live. The boys were HYPED!!!

Irsay said, "Either we got a guy in Sam or we improve our draft position."

This is Frank trying to keep his job by scapegoating Matt. Matt's turnovers are an issue but to be honest so is throwing the ball more than any team and not playing to Matt's strengths. Matt's biggest strength is his anticipation. Hard to anticipate when you are getting sawed in half 20 times a game in 2 seconds. Can't tell me it isn't scapegoating because they announced the benching before the injury. Ryan is under the same bus Wentz got drove on.

Tbh what I need is our O-Line to be what it should be. Big Q is great but we need more from everyone, him included

I knew this would happen he didnt look himself last year and I knew he wouldn't be anywhere close to an upgrade over Wentz

Was waiting for this moment pat's reaction

Sam Ehlinger is the Indy version of Kenny Pickett

I wanna see Nick Foles play again. Forever grateful for the ring in Philly.

I'm not saying he's wrong, but the "fact" that this came directly from Jim Irsay I believe, is a bad sign for the Colts. An owner who tends to have quick and drastic reactions having his hands in the team so much is not good. See Jerry Jones.

He is hurt but Reich said "Sam is the starter for the rest of the season "

Maybe the Colts will actually remember to run the ball to relieve some pressure on Ehlinger

Considering what the Colts did to Manning, I’m completely fine with the circus that has befallen this franchise. Not only did Peyton go to two SB’s with his new team-winning one-but your QB of the future retired because you couldn’t protect him, and it’s been a laughable series of misfortune since then. Karma sucks. 🤷🏻‍♂️

The Colts are trading for Russel Wilson next year. Then they’ll trade for Jared Goff. Then they’ll trade for Jacoby Brisset. Then they’ll trade for the next expired starting QB of the year prior. Hey, if it hasn’t worked yet, it’s bound to work eventually right?

feel bad for ryan but man we needed this

The Thought of Carson getting benched last year wasn’t even a thought

Indy is the demolition derby version of QB pergatory. STILL havent figured out that your guy needs protecting, even after 2019.

As a Colts fan, all I can say is “maybe next year”.

As a falcons fan seeing Matt Ryan’s fall from grace is so sad

I think the best thing about this is Matt Ryan seems like the guy, despite losing the starting job, to take Sam under his wing and teach him everything he can.

This just made my whole day

Energy is noticeably different for Ryan than for Wilson

"Cooper Kush" lmao

i wanted sam to start since the beginning of the season

I’m excited too Pat

In a game featuring two guys coming off the bench, I believe Carson Wentz will manage to steal the spotlight by tearing his ACL on the sidelines.

Was 100% certain RU-vid would know this is the reaction I’d want to look up when I got off work. I was right, it was the first video recommended lol.

Bruh “Cooper Kush” 😂

I'm a fan of Matt Ryan, but he's just not the same QB that made a career in Atlanta. I've been screaming for Ehlinger since week 2.

I think there might be a serious problem with the colts. You have had a solid defense, o-line, and rb. ALSO you have TOP tier talent that some other teams would kill for at qb, Luck,Wentz,Rivers,Ryan!! Like seriously wtf is their problem the colts are a dumpster fire, while the titans have been kickin ass n taking names with Tannehil.

“Right now the move is for Sam Ehlinger to be the starter for the rest of the season” - Frank Reich per Field Yates

Now the season begins! Go Colts!!!!

As a Longhorn . Sam will give you everything!🤘🏽

So Wentz wasn’t the problem? 🤔

Cooper Kush 😭😭😂

The decision was made two weeks ago. They didn't pull him, because it was 2 straight, "need to win", division games. I guarantee Irsay said after the Broncos fiasco, "that's it! We're done with this!", and Ballard and Reich calmed him down, telling him they need these next two and they can't just throw Elinger in there right now. After the Jaguars game, I'm sure Irsay said, "OK, if he plays like this next week, we'll roll with it, but if he puts up one more stinker, We're done with it!". I was calling for Elinger after week three. It was obvious by then, Ryan just didn't have any gas left in the tank. His arm is shot, can't make the throws, and can't move. We would have been in better shape, both record wise, and money wise, had they just signed The train wreck from Cleveland, Baker Mayfield. A bad attitude diva, is easier to work around, than a statue with no arm left. Would have been $18MM Cheaper, could have let him go after only one year, with no dead cap money, and Elinger would still have been there to take over if that failed. Ballard is the weak link for this team. The dumb decisions he makes EVERY year is killing this franchise. Reich is doing the best he can, with what little Ballard gives him to work with. I don't want to hear, "but he got Nelson, and Taylor." Those where no brainers. He also let Glowinski go, and has refused to do anything about the left tackle position, while paying the line top $, when there is two HUGE holes on said line. We only have 1 WR. Peirce is showing up, but he's still another year away from being great. This team is a mess, and Ballard shoulders that responsibility.

Matt Ryan went to school right near where I grew up, along with Matt Schaub, I wish him nothing but the best, as the dude played the game right. It’s a bummer he doesn’t get a super bowl due to his teams epic collapse.

The take that our second year, 6th round pick who was the third string QB on the depth chart 2 weeks ago is gonna suddenly allow us to open up the play-calling/offense is hilarious

lmaooooooooooo. Titan Up!

In the time being "We're backkkkk." 🤣🤣🤣

Remember when pat thought Matt Ryan was better than Carson Wentz

Matt is leading the league in interceptions AND fumbles. The bar is low Sam. Don’t let us down 🤞

Aj’s smirk when Pat says Cooper Kush

Cooper Kush 😂

Bruh idk if a QB change is going to change our fortunes... from what Ive watched our O-line has been ass. Feels like we're tanking after week 7

Ehlinger will shock the nfl mark my words

Cooper Kush love it haha

I’m a cowboys fan and I’m excited to see Sam play for the colts and I’m also a Texas Longhorns fan and it’s nice to see this happening

Can I just say, since the passing of one of the 2 best sports center hosts of all time (rip Stuart Scott) thos has become my favorite sports show.

Ehlinger holds Frank's job in his hands.

I had a feeling when he got moved up to QB2 this might happen

Steelers , broncos, Washington, colts and browns all signed big qb contracts and not a single one is starting

*EVERY FAMILY HAS SOMEONE WHO BREAKS THE CHAIN OF POVERTY IN THAT FAMILY,I PRAY YOU BE THE ONE*

I’ve said this weeks ago. Matt Ryan can’t move anymore. I want to see what Sam can do. We need a guy and to also get younger at Qb.

I laughed so hard at how excited Pat was to have Matt Ryan lmaooooo

Turns out Ryan wasn't an Astronaut or a Seal.

Watching Old Men Get Up Tells You Everything...

Wow, former Falcons are falling hard, first Julio now Ryan

What happened to Jim Irsay saying Matt Ryan was the best thing ever since getting rid of Carson Wentz?? He labeled Matt’s leadership the same as Payton Manning… but that’s not on the field play now, is it?? 😅😂They should NOT feel “obligated to use a quarterback they traded for and paid a lot of money, and now he’s old..hmm, all the excuses..I guess his shoulder has been injured since game #1. 😅

You guys are Awesome

This young man is winner, his story is inspiring. Me and the boys down in Texas love this move. And by the He’s a bull dozer.

Colts got better

Bahaha! Cooper “Kush” “Commodores”.

Boston Connor @ 9:56 😂😂😂😂

Sorry wentz would have been the better choice. You have another scape goat instead of this 😂

Love from texas. Let's go colts🔥