Dan reacts to Quenton Nelson being out 5-12 weeks with the same surgery as Carson Wentz, Sean Salisbury weighs in on the Wentz injury and the prospect of Jacob Eason as the starter, Braden Smith takes us through his 2021 training camp so far




The Dan Dakich Show Podcast show

Summary: (00:00-20:52) – The show opens with Dan looking at the chances of Nick Foles being acquired by the Colts and starting Week 1 following Carson Wentz’s foot surgery that will keep him out 5-12 weeks. Later, Braden Smith joins to share how training camp is going and what the switch was like for him from guard to tackle. Braden also talks about his contract extension and how he ended up playing football in college at Auburn. Also, news breaks that Colts guard Quenton Nelson’s injury will result in the same surgery as Wentz, causing Nelson to be out 5-12 weeks.     (20:53-36:06) – Dan goes further into the injury suffered by Quenton Nelson that will require surgery and hold him out 5-12 weeks. Plus, Dan reviews the comments made by Nick Foles about the situation in Indy and his history with Coach Frank Reich.    (36:07-44:11) – Hour number one concludes with Dan looking further at the Colts injury struggles so far at training camp and hears from listeners on what they want to see done at quarterback.    (44:12-1:10:00) – Our friend Sean Salisbury stops by to share his thoughts on the 5-12 week return timeline for Carson Wentz. Sean also explains why fans should be patient with Jacob Eason and allow him to grow week by week and be given the opportunity to get better. Later, Sean looks at the pressure facing Colts GM Chris Ballard and the question marks along the offensive line with Quenton Nelson out 5-12 weeks.     (1:10:01-1:23:13) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 shares his thoughts on the Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson being out 5-12 weeks due to surgeries. Chappy also weighs in on who the quarterback will be Week 1 and reminds us with Dan what their thoughts on the Colts quarterback depth chart were over the last few months.      (1:23:14-1:29:45) – Hour number two closes with Dan sharing more reactions to the Colts being without Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson for 5-12 weeks.   (1:29:46-1:53:36) – We head to the phone lines and the YouTube chat for thoughts on the current state of the Colts and the situation the current regime finds them in. Dan also critiques the job of Chris Ballard and Frank Reich over the last few years.    (1:53:37-2:07:13) – We return from break with more from Dan and listeners on Darius Leonard, Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson. Plus, a look at if the Colts should have done more, in terms of the depth chart, to prepare for an injury to Carson Wentz.  (2:07:14-2:17:20) – Tuesday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Dan also talks more on Jacob Eason and if there could be a potential quarterback battle with Sam Ehlinger.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.