Will we see any of the Indianapolis Colts' starters during the preseason this year?
In the preseason opener against New England, the Colts' starters did not play. That will also be the case this week against Atlanta.
However, in the preseason finale, Shane Steichen is at least somewhat contemplating playing his starters.
"Most likely Game 3," Shane Steichen said on Sunday, via Colts.com. "Right now, Game 2, we're obviously going to get the two joints against Atlanta; those will be the game for those guys. And then I'll make a decision for Game 3."
With most teams taking part in joint practices, that has taken the place of preseason reps for many starters, as Steichen said.
The joint practice allows those key players to get game-like reps and see different looks, while being in more of a controlled setting.
That said, there is still certainly value in seeing preseason action, even if it is brief. The preparation, going through pre-game warmups, and taking the field for a series or two helps the players get mentally prepared for the regular season.
Steichen, of course, could change his mind between now and that third game, and just because some starters play doesn't mean all of them will, like Daniel Jones, for instance.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Will Colts starters play in preseason? Shane Steichen weighs in
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