Even earlier than Indianapolis Colts basic supervisor Chris Ballard confirmed in January that he plans to accumulate “competitors” for 2024 Week 1 beginning quarterback Anthony Richardson, some questioned if they’d be excited by Aaron Rodgers.
Colts and NFL reporter Stephen Holder of ESPN touched upon the topic for a bit revealed Wednesday.
“For those who’re questioning about any potential for Colts curiosity in Aaron Rodgers — the New York Jets recently informed the 41-year previous four-time NFL MVP that they’re going to be parting methods with him — do not wager on it,” Holder defined. “The Colts’ historical past with an getting older Matt Ryan in 2022 left a distaste within the group for older quarterbacks. That immediately led to the choice to go all-in on the draft, main the Colts to Richardson (within the spring of 2023).”
The Colts acquired Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons in March 2022, hoping he might reclaim the shape that made him a one-time NFL MVP. As a substitute, he endured multiple benchings throughout his ultimate marketing campaign as an energetic participant.
In line with Pro Football Reference, Ryan ended the 2022 common season ranked twenty sixth within the NFL amongst certified gamers with a 44.9 adjusted QBR and twenty eighth with an 83.9 passer score. He tossed 14 landing passes and 13 interceptions over 12 video games.
As for Rodgers, he appeared like a shell of his former self this season, coming off the torn Achilles he suffered in September 2023. There are issues about his sturdiness, contemplating he was slowed by accidents to each his knees, a low ankle sprain and a serious hamstring issue through the fall months. Moreover, the brand new Jets regime seemingly questioned simply how dedicated the longer term Corridor of Famer could be to the trigger after he routinely generated headlines by way of his appearances on “The Pat McAfee Present” and after he skipped New York’s two-day obligatory minicamp this previous June due to a pre-planned trip.
For an article revealed Tuesday, The Athletic’s James Boyd linked the Colts with quarterbacks youthful than Rodgers, akin to Justin Fields of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Daniel Jones of the Minnesota Vikings. Holder mentioned Fields, Daniel Jones and Mac Jones of the Jacksonville Jaguars are “names to observe” concerning the Colts.
Whereas issues typically change rapidly within the NFL, it feels like Rodgers is not even on Indianapolis’ radar forward of Valentine’s Day.
