Think back to last offseason. What were your expectations for the Indianapolis Colts? Remember that last year saw Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson fighting to be the starting quarterback while neither had a training camp to write home about. I’m not saying all fans felt impending doom, but if you’re being honest, you’ve felt better. The bar was low. This offseason, however, is up in the air. It could go either way, and that has to make Colts fans feel less than comfortable.
The low bar was quickly
cleared in 2025 and then came crashing down on top of the Colts by season’s end. That is what has made this offseason so hard to predict. Which version of the 2025 Colts will we get? There were two historic halves, both incredible in their own right. Fans are obviously hoping for the first half, but there are major flies in that ointment.
The quarterback is working his way back from an Achilles injury and the number one receiver is recovering from ankle surgery. There are more components that make up an offense, but any team that loses players at those two positions is going to feel it. Add in the fact that rumors are swirling about a potential Jonathan Taylor trade and things feel even dicier. Wanting another hot start coupled with a strong finish becomes much harder when staring down the barrel of that type of potential reality. If Taylor is gone or Jones, Pierce, or both start the season on the shelf, nerves will reach a fever pitch.
While there is still time between now and the regular season, the clock is starting to wind down on preseason activities. Miss too much time and a player might not be able to ramp up in time. The updates are positive, but how many times have we seen positive updates end in disappointing setbacks? The future is unknown, but the Colts are treading dangerously towards a rocky start. You might just have to hold your breath a little while longer.
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