Leading the Indianapolis to the team’s first loss of the season as a starting quarterback for the first time of his NFL career, Curtis Painter is surely facing huge pressure. Fans are complaining about the team’s decision to sit their starters and expecting to see No. 18 Peyton Manning jersey in starting lineup again, but the rookie knows he needs the chance to prove he can be better than expected.
Losing a fumble that the New York Jets returned for a touchdown, throwing an interception and struggling to get first downs, The Indiana native was greeted with boos and walked off the field to thousands of empty seats. It was bad enough start for a career, but Painter can’t wait to get his second chance this week at Buffalo.
“It was a great experience to get out there, but it didn’t go the way we wanted,” he said. “But I’m excited. Hopefully, I’ll get that opportunity (to play) again this week.”
And he is receiving support from his teammates, who have attempted to keep Painter’s confidence up during the game and throughout this week. Wide receiver Reggie Wayne and center Jeff Saturday publicly offered support for Painter following the loss, and Manning went a step further by referencing the early struggles in his career.
And Painter promises that he won’t be gun-shy this week but ready to produce some new memories.
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