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5 quarterbacks the Colts could consider trading for

By Ryan Stano

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 30: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens #4 looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 30: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens #4 looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – AUGUST 24: Quarterback Nick Mullens #4 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – AUGUST 24: Quarterback Nick Mullens #4 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

Nick Mullens might be the best option if the Colts want to make a trade for a quarterback. Mullens played well in stretches last year in relief of Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco. He has played well in the preseason as well this year, and is still pretty young.

The biggest reason why this might make the most sense for the Colts is that the 49ers have a massive amount of money invested in Garoppolo. They have to keep him as the starter because he eats so much of their cap sheet up. Mullens could be had for a low price.

Mullens would be the backup this year and would have a chance to flourish next year. He is young and has experience playing in the league. He has shown he could be a good starting quarterback if given a good supporting cast. The supporting cast in Indy would qualify for that.

It would only take a 4th or 5th round pick to bring Mullens in, maybe less. If Brissett falters this year, Mullens could take over and be the franchise guy for the future. He is good enough to be on people’s radar as a franchise guy.

Next. Chances Jacoby Brissett remains the Colts' starter. dark

It’s not likely that the Colts make a trade right now with the season so close, but if they do it could be for one of these five guys.

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