Journeymen quarterbacks don’t typically merit long, in-depth profiles from national reporters, nor, for that matter, from this show. But very little about Gardner Minshew is typical. With his handle-bar mustache, emotions all over his sleeves, and propensity to fashion unexpected magic off the bench, Minshew has become a walking NFL meme –– the internet always eager for another round of Minshew Mania.  

So today, ESPN’s Ryan Hockensmith tells us about his lunch with Minshew, which unearthed even more surprising details about the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback, including the time he tried to break his own hand with a hammer. And then, there’s the video of a postgame hug with his dad from 2021, which explains the passion that drives – and defines – Gardner Minshew II.

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