The Indianapolis Colts are loving what they have been getting from veteran quarterback Philip Rivers through three games in 2020, but the rookie in Jacob Eason continues to get his work done behind the scenes.
Though Eason has been a healthy scratch for the first three games to open the season—and is likely to continue that way—the Colts are reportedly encouraged by the work he has done to get his game up to NFL speed.
Zak Keefer of The Athletic reported that Eason has been working late with quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady going through workouts and extra film studies.
Word from the Colts' facility: Encouraging start for rookie QB Jacob Eason, who's been consistently staying late for extra workouts and film review w/ position coach Marcus Brady. Remember, Eason looked strong at the end of camp, even wowing Philip Rivers with a few throws.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) September 28, 2020
The Colts used a fourth-round pick on Eason in the 2020 NFL Draft. They were intrigued by his arm talent, believing he had the best in the class. But with limited experience as a starter in college and some mechanics to clean up, Eason has been a spectator.
The Washington product did have a strong training camp in which he showed off that elite arm talent. If all goes according to plan, though, Eason won’t see the field at all during his rookie campaign.
And while that is likely to be the case, it is encouraging that he’s making strides and impressing the organization behind the scenes.
