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The Indianapolis Colts are apparently planning on drafting a quarterback.
So says Colts owner Jim Irsay, who during the course of introducing new head coach Shane Steichen on Tuesday, appeared to spill the beans that they’ll find their next QB in the draft.
Stand down Jimmy Garoppolo and Derek Carr et al.
Irsay was answering a question, in length, about how he knew Steichen was the right choice to lead the Colts.
“Offense, in my mind, is a little more complex and takes a little longer to develop, but knowing we’re going to have to find a young quarterback to develop, that’s a key factor,” Irsay said, in part.
The Colts pick fourth in the upcoming draft. The Chicago Bears, holding the No. 1 pick, are not likely to draft a QB. Neither are the Arizona Cardinals, who draft third and have a franchise QB in Kyler Murray.
The Houston Texans will certainly be drafting a QB at No. 2, and all signs point to Alabama QB Bryce Young.
“The Alabama guy doesn’t look bad,” Irsay would say a little later in the press conference.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard said last month he would “do whatever it takes” to trade up and get the QB they want. Ohio State’s CJ Stroud is the top QB on some big board rankings, with Kentucky signal caller Will Levis expected to be the third QB taken.
The Colts are still struggling to land on their heir apparent to Andrew Luck, who abruptly retired after the 2018 season. They have trotted out Jacoby Brissett, Philip Rivers, Carson Wentz and Matt Ryan, unsuccessfully, ever since.
–Field Level Media