The Indianapolis Colts traded away quarterback Carson Wentz without a real plan to replace him and even though they eventually got an upgrade in Matt Ryan, the team explored a potential trade for a young quarterback who would have cost the team two first-round picks.
Exploring a trade for a new quarterback after shipping off Wentz isn’t newsworthy. We know the Colts were in just about every market where there was an available option.
What is newsworthy is the fact that owner Jim Irsay told the media Tuesday at the NFL owners’ meetings in Palm Beach that the team explored a trade that involved giving up a lot of draft capital.
