The Indianapolis Colts have run into a massive problem across their offensive line through the first five games of the season, and one of the biggest questions in recent weeks has surrounded the lack of usage for veteran offensive tackle Dennis Kelly.
Signed during the offseason, Kelly missed the majority of training camp and the preseason due to a knee injury that required a procedure. He’s healthy now, though, and hasn’t been on the injury report since Week 1.
Given the struggles at both offensive tackle positions, it begs the question: why isn’t Kelly getting a chance to play?
It seems we’re not the only ones confused. Kelly himself replied with an answer to that question posed by Zak Keefer of The Athletic.
— Dennis Kelly (@DennisKelly67) October 11, 2022
Maybe this is just a playful response, and Kelly hasn’t found the right time to use this gif of Daniel Levy from “Schitt’s Creek.” Maybe he’s playing this week and we just don’t know it yet.
Or maybe Kelly is like the rest of us. He sees the struggles that the offensive line is enduring and also is wondering why a player with 51 career starts at both tackle positions can’t sniff the field.
But Matt Pryor, who is currently allowing the second-most pressures (18) and tied for the most sacks allowed (five) among offensive tackles, per Pro Football Focus, is getting second and third chances despite his disastrous performance in pass protection.
Regardless of whether Kelly is truly disgruntled doesn’t really matter. What matters is the fact that the Colts have emphasized building through the offensive line and even though they’ve made changes in recent weeks, the results are still the same.
Maybe it’s time to give the veteran a shot because it can’t get much worse.
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