the fourth pick of the indianapolis colts 2023 nfl draftAnd the quarterback-needy organization may have just raised their hand on who they want to select in the first round.
Tuesday’s introductory press conference Head Coach Shane SteichenColts owner Jim Irsay told reporters that the hire was made with the development of a young quarterback in mind.
Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Photo by Rich Grasel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
According to Indy Star, Irsay said, “You just felt Shane had a lot of offensive magic, which is hard to find in this league.” “The offense, in my mind, could be a little bit more complex. It takes a lot longer to develop, knowing that we have to find a young quarterback to develop, that’s an important factor.”
The Colts Haven’t Found A Perfect Quarterback Since Andrew Luck suddenly retired In 2019.
Organization traded former No. 2 overall pick ahead of 2021 season Carson Wentz under center,
In 2022, the Colts trade for veteran quarterback Matt Ryan, benching him after a Week 7 loss to the Tennessee Titans in favor of second-year QB Sam Ehlinger.
Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks during the ring of honor ceremony for Tariq Glenn at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Ehlinger would finish the season with three starts, Ryan with 12, and veteran Nick Foles would make two starts under center.
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The Colts need a quarterback, and Irsay acknowledged the need Tuesday, praising one prospect in particular.
“No one can shy away from the fact of what a quarterback means to this league,” Irsay said, “and how do we look forward to where Shane [Steichen]And, [general manager] chris [Ballard] Really dig into this draft and really see where you are. do you stay do you trade? You can do many things. they took jalen [Hurts] In the second round.”
Ballard jumped in to suggest that the team could even trade back one quarterback before Irsay was fired.
Bryce Young of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl against the Kansas State Wildcats at the Kaiser Superdome on December 31, 2022 in New Orleans. (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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“Though the guy from Alabama doesn’t look bad, I’ll tell you,” said Irsay. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young,
It will be interesting to see if Young is still available as the Houston Texans – another QB-hungry team – have the second pick in the draft.