For far too many seasons, the Indianapolis Colts have hovered on the outside of the playoff picture, mostly due to their precarious quarterback situation.
But there’s a feeling that things might finally be improving.
Even though he didn’t get much playing time in his rookie season because of a number of injuries, Anthony Richardson always had explosive skill and showed signs of promise.
Seeing Richardson’s potential, general manager Chris Ballard has stated that protecting him and building a team around him are their top priorities.
Ahead of the NFL Draft, Ballard highlighted the abundance of offensive potential in this year’s draft pool and underlined the team’s commitment to strengthening the protection of its rookie quarterback in an interview with the Indianapolis Star.
It’s important to look out for your young quarterback. You should keep surrounding him with playmakers.
Shane Steichen, an offensive-minded coach, saw the Colts make progress in their offensive performance in his first season in charge. Furthermore, the squad is led by two extremely talented players who are committed for the foreseeable future: wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and running back Jonathan Taylor.
But the Colts cannot afford to be complacent in the face of the tough Houston Texans, the rising Jacksonville Jaguars, the changing Tennessee Titans, and CJ Stroud.
Despite Richardson’s great potential, the team is well aware of the dangers of depending too much on one player—as shown by their previous encounters with Andrew Luck. The Colts are intent on learning from their past and focusing on developing Richardson’s skill while assembling a team that can win consistently as they forge ahead.
Having said that, it will be intriguing to watch what Ballard has planned for the Indianapolis Colts during the NFL Draft, which gets underway this Thursday night.