Let’s make no mistake…this season is about one thing…

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Originally Posted by Kray007

Molding Anthony Richardson into a top tier, NFL quality Quarterback; a Quarterback who can make all the throws and who’s capable of routinely executing a signature 12 play, 80 yard drive.

If they accomplish that, Ballard can spend draft day concentrating on filling holes on D. He can look for the next Troy Polamalu or Sauce Gardner. He doesn’t have to deal with the niggling tickle, the siren song of casting around, trying to find a gem at QB amid the dreck.

If they accomplish that, Chris Ballard is probably a little more willing to delve into the veteran free agent market. He could be uncomfortable with the idea of building a roster through free agency, but he might be willing to spend on one or two pieces if he thinks they’re the kind of moves that push Colts over the top and into the promised land.

If they accomplish that, 2025 could be the start of the kind of run we saw, 20 years ago, under Peyton Manning.

There is no doubt ARs development is the most important thing for this season. Wouldn’t having the ball more than 20 mins a game help? Wouldn’t having a defense get the ball back quickly help him and the offense get a rhythm? Wouldn’t having a D get some stops, get some short fields help? Do you want him learning that to win he has to play Superman? Because that’s the way this team would win right now - AR playing great. Through two games Ballard’s next year approach is actively hurting ARs developmen IMO.

For the life of me I can’t understand why some people believe Ballard will change when the QB is in place. Hopefully thinking is the only explanation, because he’s shown nothing else. What is the draw back to getting vets now? If AR fails everything starts over. So why the fuck would you not be doing everything you can right now to make it as easy on this kid as possible?