Colts WR Josh Downs "catches everything"

The Indianapolis Colts are seeing quite the return on investment already, with one of their rookies in particular.  Head coach Shane Steichen's words about 3rd-round pick Josh Downs are already showing to be true. Those words being "He catches everything." Downs has yet to be credited with a drop this season, according to Pro Football […]

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) gains yardage with this catch against The New Orleans Saints, Sunday., Oct 29, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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The Indianapolis Colts are seeing quite the return on investment already, with one of their rookies in particular. 

Head coach Shane Steichen's words about 3rd-round pick Josh Downs are already showing to be true. Those words being "He catches everything."

Downs has yet to be credited with a drop this season, according to Pro Football Focus. He currently has the 2nd most catches without a drop of any player in the entire NFL. Downs' 40 catches without a drop only trails Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen, who has 57 catches without a drop. 

His ability to be so reliable for the Colts as a rookie is a great sign for the young WR's career. The Colt continue to call plays for him when they need a big play, and they will continue to look to him to convert first downs going forward. 

Mar 1, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

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