Colts acquire QB Matt Ryan for a 3rd Round draft pick

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Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Really great article by Joel Erikson in the Star today (behind firewall). Discussion about Manning and Ryan. First thing that really stood out to me was this:

"The day after the Colts’ 2021 season ended in collapse, Manning sat next to Jim Irsay for the better part of an hour at the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Georgia and Alabama, having a healthy conversation with the frustrated Indianapolis owner about the state of his franchise.

The legendary quarterback has also had several conversations about leadership with Colts star Quenton Nelson this offseason, conversations that touched on the team’s needs in the locker room."

I kind of verifies what a lot of Freaks have been saying. Irsay and Nelson didn't like Wentz for this organization. The rest of the article spent a ton of time talking about preparation and that being what Ryan brings to the table, just like Manning did. Manning said Ryan will be the first in the building and the last to leave. Music to my ears. THAT is how you lead. Asked what the best piece of advice Manning gave him he answered in a somewhat surprising manner:


"Manning’s biggest piece of advice was something that might not seem like a big deal, at least at first.

“Using my snap count,” Manning said. “That’s a little thing, my cadence, but this is my cadence, that I’ve used my entire life. Can we just use this?”

Reich, a former quarterback himself, understood immediately.

Done deal. Ryan can use his own cadence."


I am getting pumped to see what Ryan/Reich can put together on offense this year. I think at this point, with the additions on defense we have already made to go along with Ryan, we have the making of a damn good all around football team. I look at the NBA this year. With all the emphasis on great offensive players it is the defensive teams that have the look of champions right now. That will be us in January. We are going to be a happy group of Freaks.

I don't know how to work this board well so my quotes form suck. Sorry

This is not a criticism of Ballard, but if Peyton ever wants to become a GM I sure hope he becomes the Colts GM!