Colts TE Rips Media Obsessing Over Female Owner’s Presence on Sidelines
Colts owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon is ruffling feathers by being on the sidelines, but it doesn't seem to bother the players.
The Indianapolis Colts are currently experiencing a difficult season, having lost all nine games since their bye week last year. Quarterback Daniel Jones has shown a rookie-level performance, and wide receiver Alec Pierce is sidelined due to a foot injury for at least four more games. However, the focus of the team's recent struggles appears to be on whether or not owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon's presence on the sidelines during games is distracting to the players.
Despite numerous opinions on the matter, Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox recently expressed that he and his teammates do not consider it an issue. Alie-Cox stated, "It’s not an issue because she doesn’t bother us," adding, "It’s not like she’s talking over the headset and telling people what to do or different things like that." Former Green Bay Packers executive Andrew Brandt, however, has voiced his disagreement, asserting that owners have no business on the sidelines.
Irsay-Gordon herself has defended her presence on the sidelines, explaining that it helps her make better decisions as an owner, as she is able to listen to coaches and general managers and avoid costly mistakes.
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