The Indianapolis Colts addressed the quarterback place in free company by signing Gardner Minshew to a one-year deal, however how may that impression their plans within the 2023 NFL draft?
It has been extensively anticipated that the Colts will probably be among the many groups within the first spherical focusing on a quarterback prospect. Holding the No. 4 general choose, which is behind the quarterback-needy Carolina Panthers (No. 1) and Houston Texans (No. 2), it’s possible the Colts will get a crack on the third quarterback off the board.
That doesn’t imply they quarterback they go after received’t be their private QB1 within the draft. There’s very a lot an actual state of affairs the place the primary two quarterbacks off the board aren’t the prospect the Colts have on the prime of their rankings.
Signing Minshew shouldn’t change the method the Colts have within the draft, which all indicators level to choosing a quarterback. If something, the signing ought to give them extra conviction to go get the participant they need.
Having Minshew on the roster is a powerful addition. He’s been working with Shane Steichen for 2 full seasons, he’s a fantastic teammate and he can step in at a productive degree if want be.
But when the Colts really feel convicted about a number of of the quarterback prospects, Misnhew’s presence shouldn’t preserve them from going to get the participant they need even when it’s possible the very best they’ll transfer up now’s No. 3 general.
Regardless, signing Minshew provides the Colts a powerful choice because the bridge quarterback to a rookie if he wants extra time to develop, and the transaction shouldn’t preserve Indy from choosing a quarterback with their first-round choose.
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