Indianapolis Colts newly acquired quarterback, Matt Ryan, could be around for several more years despite his age and contract.
Earlier in the offseason, the Indianapolis Colts filled their quarterback void by trading for veteran Matt Ryan. The partnership was something that Indy and Ryan wanted.
Without a first-round pick, the Colts were kind of limited in their options for addressing the quarterback spot. When Ryan became available, it seemed like everything just fell into place for Indy.
However, Ryan will be 37 years old and entering year 15 when the season starts. Additionally, he only has two remaining years on his contract.
Everyone assumes this is just a temporary solution for the Colts over the next two years but it may be more. Ryan went on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday and talked about how he feels prepared to play for several more years physically and mentally.
"I still feel really good & the competitive fire is still really there.. all I ever wanted to do was play quarterback in the NFL & I still feel that way" ~@M_Ryan02#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/uIHlYEbBw4
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 27, 2022
Could the Colts eventually extend Matt Ryan?
Indianapolis hasn’t had the same starting quarterback for consecutive seasons in five years, so it would be great if Ryan could just finish out the two seasons on his contract.
However, if Ryan could offer the Colts quality football for several more years that would be every better. The keyword in that sentence, of course, is quality.
Ryan hasn’t taken an official snap with Indianapolis yet so there’s a lot still to be determined. But the reason the acquisition was so exciting is that Ryan is still playing good football.
Even with a rebuilding Atlanta Falcons roster over the last few seasons, Ryan has still been efficient while passing for a lot of yards.
He will now be surrounded by more talent in Indianapolis and should still be able to deliver at a quality level. If he excels over the next two seasons and also stays healthy, an extension with the Colts may be in his future.
Obviously, Ryan isn’t going to be the franchise quarterback for the next decade or two, but if he could provide Indy with stability for at least five years, that would be great for Indianapolis.
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