Chris Ballard admits the Colts' passing game needs to improve and is willing to give Jacoby Brissett another chance to prove himself.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts are willing to give Jacoby Brissett another full season to prove himself.General manager Chris Ballard acknowledged during Thursday’s season-ending news conference that Indy’s passing game needs to improve next season, and he intends to use the next several months building competition at all positions — including quarterback.
But his sudden retirement last August upended those thoughts and handed the job back to Brissett, who started 15 games in place of Luck in 2017. “Look, Andrew’s retired,” Ballard said. “Do I talk to Andrew? Yes, I do. I haven’t talked to him in a few weeks because I think he’s busy being a father. But Andrew’s retired and I think we all have to accept that.”Placekicker Adam Vinatieri, the NFL’s career scoring leader, can become a free agent in March. The 47-year-old is rehabbing from knee surgery on his plant leg after finishing the worst season of his career on injured reserve.
“I hold Anthony in high, high regard,” he said. “Anthony and I will be in touch over the next two or three weeks. I know Anthony loves the Indianapolis Colts and the city, and I’m sure he’ll make the decision that’s best for him.”
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