Teams like the Indianapolis Colts will have to continue to wait and see where free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu will sign.
The NFL offseason has been incredibly eventful so far. There have been several big signings and even more blockbuster trades, setting up for a fun season.
Things have started to slow down as most players have found a new home and teams are turning their attention to the NFL draft, but there are still are a few free agents that have everyone’s attention.
One of those free agents is veteran safety, Tyrann Mathieu. Mathieu may be the most coveted player remaining after it became evident that he isn’t returning to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Despite the league-wide eagerness to see him signed, Mathieu has been honest with fans that a decision may not be coming anytime soon.
In an exchange on Twitter, one fan told Mathieu to announce where he’s going already. Mathieu responded, “Tuck in it’s gone be a while.” He went on to say that he’s enjoying time with his family and that life is good.
These statements echo a sentiment that Mathieu expressed recently in an interview on The Jordy Culotta Show.
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Colts will have to wait if they want Tyrann Mathieu
Mathieu expresses that once he commits to a team, he is fully invested. He says that he’s all about getting his helmet, the playbook, and getting to work to perfect his craft.
For that reason, he isn’t necessarily rushing the process. Tyrann has spoken openly about the time he is spending with his fiancée and children and wants to cherish that before he flips the switch back to football.
However, football is still on the mind of the Honey Badger as he details what he’s looking for in prospective teams. Mathieu wants to go somewhere that is ready to win, with a quarterback, and a group of strong leaders.
That sounds a lot like the Indianapolis Colts. Indy flashed its contender-potential last season, and now with Matt Ryan, the Colts become a much more attractive destination.
Additionally, Indianapolis has a guy like Darius Leonard, who has established himself as an elite player and an intense leader. Leonard may need to resume his recruiting in order to sell the Colts as the perfect destination for Tyrann Mathieu.
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