The Indianapolis Colts are offseason losers in the AFC South
Indianapolis Colts failure feels nearly as good as Tennessee Titans success. By most accounts, the Titans have enjoyed a quality offseason. The franchise drafted quarterback Cam Ward at No. 1 overall. General manager Mike Borgonzi remains in the early stages of his roster rebuild, but at least there’s a clear path forward.
The same can’t be said for the AFC South rival Colts.
The Titans possess full confidence in Ward. The Colts no longer feel that way about their first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson, who has struggled with inconsistent play and recurring injury throughout two professional campaigns. Colts GM Chris Ballard made his feelings about Richardson clear when he signed Daniel Jones earlier this offseason to compete for the starting job.
Bleacher Report recently went through all eight divisions in the league, naming the biggest “offseason loser” for each. The Colts took that crown home in the AFC South.
“Though Indianapolis is a good landing spot for Jones, the Colts have one of the league’s worst quarterback situations with two former first-round picks,” Moe Moton wrote.
“In two injury-riddled seasons, Richardson has thrown more interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (11), completing 50.6 percent of his attempts,” Moton continued. “Over the last two years, Jones has also thrown more interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (10). Going into a crucial third term with the Colts, head coach Shane Steichen is in a tough spot with his quarterback room.”
The Colts may be spearheading the least exciting quarterback competition in the league this offseason between Richardson and Jones. Meanwhile the Titans have a No. 1 overall QB in Ward.
Moton also notes that both Steichen and Ballard are entering 2025 on the hot seat. Ballard, who for some reason is a media darling, has a record of 62-69 as GM of the Colts, having missed the postseason in four consecutive seasons. The Colts find themselves in a tough position.
Titans fans, rejoice!