Should the Colts entertain trade offers for Jacoby Brissett?

The Colts’ two biggest issues this offseason will be the quarterback and defensive line. Being that Chris Ballard likes to build through the draft rather than free-agent spending sprees, should the Colts consider selling current quarterback Jacoby Brissett?

Call me crazy, but I don’t think Brissett is the quarterback oft he future for the Colts. Seeing as how veteran quarterbacks are on the open market and this draft is full of quarterback talent, I don’t see Brissett being a day one start for the Colts like he was last season.

Brissett struggled last season save for a few games. The Colts made clear their vision was tough defense and running the ball to control the clock. The first few games were hit or miss, but against the Chiefs, they laid the blueprint for beating Patrick Mahomes‘ powerhouse offense.

However, the main issue I had with the Colts offense down the stretch was their inability to stay consistent and lack of deep shots. The Colts went 5-2 in the first half of the season and then 2-7 in the second half; most of those losses were put on the offense’s lack of movement.

Chris Ballard wouldn’t publicly commit to Brissett being the player of the future, and seeing as how this draft is full of quarterback talent it’s presumed they’ll draft a quarterback at 13 overall – even though I’ve advocated for Derrick Brown or Javon Kinlaw at that position.

Quarterback is the biggest issue the Colts have this offseason, and if they don’t sign one in free agency they’ll commit to drafting one at some point in the draft. Ultimately, I’d like to see the Colts go after Tom Brady or as a backup if that doesn’t work out, Philip Rivers.

Realistically, though, what could the Colts get for Brissett if they advocated for his trade? That depends on who’s buying. Supply and demand are simple: as supply goes down, demand goes up, then as demand goes down supply goes up meaning the market is cheaper.

This year the QB market is saturated with talent and they’ll more than likely get a late-round pick after the 5th round to a team that’s desperate for a quarterback. The issue with that scenario is there isn’t a team that’s that desperate for a quarterback who’s willing to pay for one instead of drafting one. If anyone is it’s the Bengals but they’ll solve that problem by drafting Tua Tagovailoa first overall.

Some Colts fans have been calling for his trade. My response has always been and will continue to be: “he’s the best we got right now.” Until that situation changes, Brissett should be the starter for this team until someone else proves they can play better, whether that’s a player currently not on the roster.