Why the Colts Can’t Get the QB Position Right – And How They Can Fix It.

No Long-Term Successor After Luck – His abrupt retirement left the team scrambling without a real contingency plan.

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Stopgap QB Strategy – From Philip Rivers to Matt Ryan to Carson Wentz, the Colts have relied on short-term veteran solutions instead of true franchise investments.

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Frequent Coaching Changes – With multiple head coaches and offensive coordinators since 2019, quarterback development has been inconsistent.

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Poor Offensive Line Play – Once an elite unit, the Colts’ O-line has regressed, making life difficult for any QB.

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Injury Issues – Both veteran QBs (Ryan, Wentz) and young prospects (Anthony Richardson) have struggled to stay healthy.

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Draft Hesitation – Instead of drafting a franchise QB earlier, the team waited until 2023 to select Richardson.

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Lack of Playmakers – Outside of Michael Pittman Jr., the Colts haven’t provided elite weapons for their quarterbacks.

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Unclear Development Plan for Richardson – Injuries and a crowded QB room could stunt his growth.

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