For the first time since coach Frank Reich announced that he would be benched, Colts quarterback Matt Ryan spoke to reporters on Wednesday, saying that he was “disappointed” with the decision but understanding of the fact that he hadn’t played well enough through the first seven games to hold onto the starting spot.
“Individually, personally disappointed. As a player, competitor, you want to be out there,” Ryan said, per James Boyd of The Athletic. “Part of the deal in this league is we gotta produce and you gotta go out there and play.