Colts GM Chris Ballard Doesn't Sound Like He Has a Plan to Draft Indy's Quarterback of the Future
By Andrew Gullotta
Even after signing eight-time Pro Bowler Philip Rivers, Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard needs a plan in place to ensure the team has a viable starter under center for after 2020.
However, it doesn't seem like he does at the moment.
Ballard on drafting a QB: “You can’t force the quarterback position. … It’s got to be the right guy, the right fit. I don’t know when that’s going to happen. Maybe this year, maybe next year, maybe two years from now.”
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) April 17, 2020
The difference between the Colts and other teams, like the Patriots and Saints, is that Indy isn't a surefire contender, nor do they possess a franchise QB at the moment. New England thought it could re-sign Brady, but a wild turn of events changed that. New Orleans is riding the hot hand once more with Drew Brees to go for another Super Bowl. The Colts are a middling team that added a declining QB to take over a fairly talented roster, but they're by no means contenders.
We understand Andrew Luck retiring prematurely and unexpectedly put the franchise in a bind, but there's been ample time for Ballard and Co. to do their research. The fact he doesn't know "when that's going to happen" as the general manager is a tad alarming, especially as we head into a draft that has a fairly deep quarterback class.
Jalen Hurts, Jacob Eason, Jake Fromm? https://t.co/Kny6Zpb09o
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) April 14, 2020
The Colts are getting better and better each year, so to deprive this talented roster of a capable QB as we look ahead to 2021 is irresponsible.
We'll see how the Colts handle their quarterback situation with Rivers on the roster, but one thing's for sure; it's wise to have a plan when transitioning from a veteran to a young quarterback, and it seems like the Colts don't have one.