Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. clarified recent comments he made out of frustration following the team’s controversial loss to the Cleveland Browns this past weekend (via 1075 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen).
Following the Colts’ Week 7 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Pittman – who had two catches on five targets in the game – made some comments to the Indianapolis Star he wanted to clean up.
“They just didn’t target me today, for whatever reason,” he said. “Maybe I’m not a big part of the offense … When I do get the ball, I feel like I always do something with it. Just know that i’m viable to break off a big one in any situation vs. any team. I’m just trying to show the coaches that I’m out there, too.”
Colts coach Shane Steichen offered this observation:
“Why I think you know Pittman is a huge part of this offense, and he’s the ultimate competitor, and I think with really good players, they want the ball and they express their feelings some time and that’s part of this league, and we’re going to do everything in our power to continue to give him the football moving forward,” Steichen said.
Pittman leads the Colts in targets (65), receptions (42) and receiving yards (489) entering Week 8. He is averaging 69.9 yards per game. Starting QB Anthony Richardson is out for the season and Gardner Minshew will start the rest of the year. Let’s see if Pittman can raise his game.
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