Bleacher Report makes the case for Colts to go after Daniel Jones this offseason
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones may become a free agent this offseason and Bleacher Report thinks the Indianapolis Colts should be interested.
The offseason has arrived for all but four teams in the NFL, so that means it’s time for an offseason tradition: the Indianapolis Colts being linked to veteran quarterbacks. Indianapolis has been unsuccessful in finding another franchise quarterback since Andrew Luck retired. The Colts have cycled through a different veteran quarterback each of the last four seasons and the team hasn’t officially abandoned the carousel. With Matt Ryan likely done in Indy, the Colts are in search of a new starting quarterback.
Luckily, Indianapolis has the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Indy hasn’t really been in the position to draft a top quarterback until this year. However, the Colts are still being linked to veteran quarterbacks that may be available this offseason. First, Indy was linked to Derek Carr who the Las Vegas Raiders are trying to trade. Now, experts are saying Indianapolis should go after New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.
In a recent Bleacher Report piece by Kristopher Knox, Knox listed six teams that should be monitoring Daniel Jones going into the offseason. The Colts were the second team on the list and Knox argued that despite Indy having the fourth pick in the draft, the team “should consider all options this offseason, including Jones.” Knox believes that Daniel Jones’ running ability paired with Jonathan Taylor can have the same level of success that Jones and Saquon Barkley had, and that would result in the Colts being competitive in the AFC South.
Should Colts go after Daniel Jones?
Just last offseason, people were arguing that the Giants should move on from Daniel Jones. However, with Brain Daboll and a new coaching staff in New York, Jones had the best season of his career. Jones completed 67.2% of his passes for 3,205 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions. On the ground, Jones added 708 yards and seven additional touchdowns while only fumbling six times— a career low in fumbles. At just 25 years old, could Jones be a solid option for the Colts? Maybe, but Indianapolis should not explore the possibility.
The Giants may not even allow Daniel Jones to become a free agent. While he isn’t currently under contract past this season, the expectation is that New York will either work out a new deal or franchise tag Jones. Even if for some reason he does find his way to free agency, Indianapolis should not be interested. Indy should know by now that cycling through veterans isn’t the answer. Unless it’s a quarterback like Lamar Jackson that becomes available, the Colts should be excited to use their top pick on a rookie quarterback that they can develop.
