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Expert Issues Interesting Prediction for Colts’ QB Situation

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2 months ago

May 4, 2025

Expert Issues Interesting Prediction for Colts’ QB Situation

With the Indianapolis Colts’ signing of quarterback Daniel Jones to a one-year, $13 million deal earlier this offseason, it has effectively left some questions as to how this signal-caller room could pan out for the year ahead, and more importantly, who could start come Week 1 of next season.

Following a bumpy second year from Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis made it a priority to add competition in the mix for the quarterback position in 2025, and by acquiring Jones as a low-risk move via free agency, the Colts brass managed to do exactly that.

The expectation would remain for Richardson to be the inevitable starter come next season, but based on any comments made from both general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen throughout this offseason, they’ve made it clear that the stage is set for a competition to ensue once the beginning of next season gets underway.

However, when asking CBS Sports‘ John Breech, the quarterback battle to unfold later this year could be primed to go in one certain direction come the start of next season.

When predicting the Colts’ Week 1 starting quarterback for the season ahead, Breech made it clear that Richardson will be the likely QB1 in line for this offense, largely because of what his start means for those on the hot seat in the organization.

“It’s in general manager Chris Ballard’s and head coach Shane Steichen’s best interest for Richardson to win the starting job, and he will thanks to being the most talented and tenured guy in the room,” Breech wrote.

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As of now, Richardson probably does stand out as the leader in the clubhouse to land those starting honors for next season. He’s got a higher upside than Jones, a better athletic ability that caters to this run-first offense, and as the franchise’s former top-five pick, it makes sense for Richardson to get a chance to try his hand as the starter come Week 1 for Indianapolis.

The big things for Richardson to work on for next season, and especially in camp and pre-season training, will center around an increasingly stronger, more consistent accuracy, as well as limiting turnovers both on the ground and through the air; two big factors for any successful quarterback’s game in the NFL.

At just 22 years old, and turning 23 later this month, there’s still time for Richardson to right the ship for his development. Yet, it’s a critical third year in his career to do so, and perhaps marks a “now-or-never” moment when looking at his future leading this Colts offense.

Richardson’s climb back to the top starts with a successful camp and preseason soon to come, and if he can remained focused on honing his aforementioned weaknesses for his third year in the mix, the narrative could quickly shift on the Colts’ 2023 first rounder.

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Tree falls on car in Indianapolis, blocking traffic on Delaware Street

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7 hours ago

June 19, 2025

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Tree falls on car in Indianapolis, blocking traffic on Delaware Street

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Severe weather on Wednesday afternoon caused a tree to come down on Delaware Street, hitting a passing car and blocking all lanes of traffic.

The driver of the car was okay physically and able to escape the vehicle. Crews came and removed the tree branches from his car, and he eventually drove away.

Diane Day lives in one of the two houses that are near the tree.

“The tree fell as he passed right here,” Day said. “Thank goodness he was in the far right lane. So, it was just the branches of the tree that hit the top of his car. He was able to get out the passengers side and he was fine, but obviously pretty shaken up.”

Neighborhood kids described the storm.

“We couldn’t really see through the windows,” said William Hawk.

“When we looked out, it looked kind of black outside and I could see lightning,” said Brooklyn Fenam.

Day said she had the tree inspected recently, and it was deemed healthy.

“This linden tree must be 150 years old,” Day said. “We have not had any problems with it before, but the whole tree just tumbled over onto Delaware Street.”

Some kids suspect they heard the tree come down.

“I heard the boom, and it sounded like a tree fell down,” said Emmitt Kirk.

“I looked out and a tree in my front yard, a branch of it fell down,” Fenam said. “I kept hearing trees falling down.”

Ultimately, Day said she knows just how lucky she was to only lose a tree. Had the wind gone the other way, it could have been a direct hit on her home.

Tree falls on car in Indianapolis, blocking traffic on Delaware Street

U.S. 421 & Wanatah Road in LaPorte County, Indiana. (Provided Photo/LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)

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Morning thunderstorms knock out power for 4,000 in central Indiana

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1 day ago

June 18, 2025

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Morning thunderstorms knock out power for 4,000 in central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A quick burst of severe weather knocked out power Wednesday morning for about 4,000 people on the south side of Indianapolis.

Around 7:40 a.m., a line of severe thunderstorms moved west across Marion and Johnson counties. The storms had the potential for “brief, strong wind gusts, along with frequent lightning and heavy downpours,” Storm Track 8 meteorologist Marcus Bailey said on X.

Trees, limbs, and branches were knocked down as the storms moved through, taking down power lines as they fell.

Current Power Outages

At 9:40 a.m., there were 3,450 AES Indiana customers without electricity. Most of the outages were clustered along State Road 67 near Ameriplex Parkway and in the area south of the I-465/I-65 interchange. Call 317-261-8111 to report a downed power line.

At 9:40 a.m., approximately 1,000 Duke Energy customers were without power. These outages were clustered in Greenwood and north of Martinsville. Call 800-769-3766 to report a power outage.

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Rivals Five-Star: Key WR storylines to follow heading into Indianapolis

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2 days ago

June 17, 2025

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Rivals Five-Star: Key WR storylines to follow heading into Indianapolis

The Rivals Five-Star is being held June 23-24 at the Indianapolis Colts’ practice facility. Here are four wide receiver storylines we’re following heading into the biggest event of the summer.

How much higher for Tristen Keys?

Tristen Keys, the Mississippi five-star, is currently in rare air for a wide receiver. He’s sitting at No. 5 in the entire country just behind a pair of potential franchise offensive tackles and quarterbacks.

But could he rise even higher with an electric performance at Rivals Five-Star?

The opportunity is certainly there. Keys is the highest-rated player coming to the event which gives him an opportunity to show everyone that he can do it on the biggest stage against the best competition. It’ll be fun to see him go to work.

Young guns step on the stage

This is the type of event where younger players can really burst onto the scene. We don’t have a shortage of very talented young prospects ready to make an impact.

Ohio State commit Jamier Brown is already a five-star and can stamp himself as the next one up for the Buckeyes.

Indiana native Monshun Sales (6-5, 195) has turned a lot of heads during his recruitment but we haven’t seen him against top competition. Eric McFarland is an electric player out of IMG Academy. He’s one of the youngest players attending as a 2028 prospect and will look to leave his mark.

LSU well represented

The battle between LSU and Ohio State for the title of ‘Wide Receiver U’ isn’t a debate to get into right now. However, the Tigers will be well represented at Rivals Five-Star.

Kenny Darby, Tristen Keyes and Jabari Mack are all scheduled to be in attendance. So we’ll get a good look at the future of the Tigers’ receiving corps. That’s if the Tigers can hold on to Keyes. He was at Tennessee recently for an official visit and the Vols were one of the top contenders for his signature before his verbal pledge to LSU.

Will Zion Robinson be on the board?

Right now, it seems to be a three-team race for the Texas wideout. He’s completed official visits to Michigan and Miami already. Both programs feel like they improved their chances with the big-bodied playmaker. A visit to Stanford looms just before the Rivals Five-Star event.

Will the Cardinal be able to close the gap with the two powerhouse programs? That’ll be one of the first questions asked to Robinson at media day on Monday.

It’s also very interesting that Robinson has seemingly eliminated TCU, where he has family ties, and will leave the state.

Will another five-star emerge?

As things currently stand, Tristen Keys and Jamier Brown are the only five-star receivers that will be at the event. So this is a great opportunity for the other receivers to step up and make a name for themselves in front of analysts and evaluators.

There are several candidates in the mix to make a move. But I’ll have my attention on a select group of players that the NFL is loving right now.

At the slot position alone Tyreek King, CJ Sadler and Vance Spafford will get to show who is the alpha at the position this cycle. Getting a closer look at that battle will be a lot of fun.

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