Flacco, though, was unable to find the magic that he displayed last season when he led the Browns to a surprising playoff run.

The Colts lost back-to-back games to the Vikings and Bills, with Flacco throwing for 451 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions.

“Joe is a veteran guy, like I’ve said,” Steichen said Monday before his about-face. “He’s had two games that he’d want back, but he goes out there and throws some good passes.