The Indianapolis Colts have the No. 4 total decide within the 2023 draft and a determined want for a brand new franchise quarterback.
It looks as if a on condition that they may use the previous to fulfill the latter.
Colts proprietor Jim Irsay, by no means one to draw back from consideration and creating intrigue on social media, despatched out a Tweet on Sunday that indicated that every one quarterback choices are on the desk.Â
Ever for the reason that sudden retirement of Andrew Luck previous to the 2019 season the Colts have had a revolving door of quarterbacks, utilizing a special starter in yearly since.
They went from Jacoby Brissett, to Phillip Rivers, to Carson Wentz, to Matt Ryan, with none of them being something near resembling a long-term possibility.Â
Because the Colts’ season went within the tank within the second half of the 2022 season it appeared apparent that they’d be positioned to hopefully select their subsequent franchise quarterback.Â
In the event that they keep put at No. 4 that can nearly actually take them out of the Bryce Younger or C.J. Stroud market as they’re anticipated to be the top-two picks within the draft.Â
Anthony Richardson and Will Levis are anticipated to be the following group of quarterbacks off the board, whereas there isn’t any actual consensus on who ought to go first.
Each have outrageous bodily potential however have had restricted success as starters in school.Â
Richardson is the wild card within the draft as he offers an unmatched mixture of dimension and bodily expertise.Â
The Carolina Panthers already traded as much as the No. 1 decide in a blockbuster cope with the Chicago Bears.
Which means any commerce up must contain both Houston at No. 2 or Arizona at No. 3.Â
Buying and selling again might be intriguing, however that might take the quarterback alternative out of their palms relying on how far again they resolve to maneuver.Â
The one possibility he didn’t tackle is utilizing his subsequent two first-round picks to signal free agent Lamar Jackson to a proposal sheet.Â
That is additionally Irsay in all probability simply making an attempt to create a buzz. The almost certainly end result right here is that they keep on the No. 4 spot and take both Richardson or Levis with that decide.Â