Colts are coming into a vital offseason

The Indianapolis Colts are coming into a vital offseason. Whereas it is probably not as essential of an offseason when the group used the fourth general choose on Anthony Richardson whom they hoped would lead the franchise for the subsequent decade plus, it could possibly be essentially the most impactful. When drafting Richardson, it was vital to get it proper. There was no fast affect from that, nevertheless. This yr, every thing is on the road for GM, coach, and quarterback.

That is the third yr collectively for Richardson, Chris Ballard, and Shane Steichen, and issues haven’t gone as deliberate. Ballard has been round for much longer, so he has loads of missteps beneath his belt. He was given one other probability and a contemporary begin with a brand new coach and play caller. Get it flawed on these two fronts and it’s recreation over. There can be no additional continuation with the franchise. He has to hope these two put it collectively as a result of they maintain his destiny of their palms.

Richardson has to remain on the sphere and Steichen has to create an efficient offense round him. A disastrous completion proportion and stagnant offense gained’t get it carried out. Richardson can’t keep wholesome, and issues appeared higher when Steichen was calling the performs for Gardner Minshew. He isn’t an choice anymore and was by no means the long run reply, regardless. Each males need to discover a method to make it work in yr three. That can be three years collectively, implementing the identical system, studying and dealing what they want and may get from the opposite. Fail to do this and watch the losses pile up. Watch the losses pile up and the Colts will look to make use of their prime ten choose on a brand new quarterback and doubtlessly rent a brand new coach.

If issues don’t pan out this yr, there could possibly be sweeping adjustments within the group. These three wouldn’t be the one casualties. Massive title gamers making massive cash could be on the chopping block as properly, as we may see a whole tear down and rebuild. Essentially the most essential time was drafting a quarterback. That essential choice has now made for a vital season; one that might lead to a group heading a brand new route.