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Prior to becoming a spot-starter for the Indianapolis Colts, quarterback Jacoby Brissett was still trying to build on the promise he showed with the New England Patriots. However, the Patriots were already secure enough under center with Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo, which led to them flipping Brissett to the Colts for wide receiver Phillip […]

Jacoby Brissett is the current backup quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and he once held the same position with the New England Patriots. During a podcast with Jason and Devin McCourty, Brissett spoke about being drafted and then traded from the Patriots. In non-Cam Newton news, Jacoby Brissett was on the @McCourtyTwins' podcast last night […]

The Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers earlier this offseason in hopes that he could lead them to a winning record and back to the postseason. Following the addition of Rivers, Frank Reich shared what Jacoby Brissett’s role could look like in 2020. Despite having the starting job taken from him, Reich exclaimed in a video […]

The NFL is stacked with talent at the quarterback position. So much so that a lot of teams have backup quarterbacks who could easily serve as starters in a different scenario. Just look around: The Cleveland Browns have Case Keenum and the Los Angeles Chargers have Tyrod Taylor. Meanwhile, the Washington Redskins have Kyle Allen […]

You really have to feel for Jacoby Brissett. For two of the last three seasons, Brissett was the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback. In 2017, Brissett stepped in for Andrew Luck, who was recovering from shoulder surgery. Then, this past year, Brissett was thrust into the starting role a couple of weeks before the season began […]

The Indianapolis Colts made their intentions clear when they signed veteran quarterback Philip Rivers to a one-year deal this past week. General manager Chris Ballard pursued Rivers with the notion he will be able to help the Colts reestablish themselves as Super Bowl contenders in 2020. Initially, Indy’s play for Rivers led to some speculation […]

The Indianapolis Colts made it clear with their signing of Philip Rivers that they want to win now. However, they haven’t completely shut the door on Jacoby Brissett still playing for the team in 2020. In fact, they revealed that they are open to keeping him in the team. According to Stephen Holder of The […]

The New England Patriots are in need of a quarterback after Tom Brady bolted for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Could they bring back a familiar face? According to Buffalo Bills reporter Sal Capaccio, some people around the NFL feel that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett will ultimately return to the Patriots “one way or the […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett attended his first XFL game this past weekend, and after spending some time watching how things unfolded, he realized he probably wouldn’t be able to play in the league. Not because of the rules or the gameplay; but because of the in-game interviews. “I wouldn’t be able to do it,” […]

The Indianapolis Colts are among the short list of teams that could be looking to improve their quarterback position in free agency. While Brissett performed well in spots this past season, it is evident that the Colts aren’t comfortable with him being the future of the franchise. Indianapolis was once linked as a team that […]

The Indianapolis Colts may be in the market for a new quarterback. But Jacoby Brissett doesn’t seem to be too worried. While attending the XFL game between the Seattle Dragons and the Houston Roughnecks, the Colts’ current starting quarterback dismissed talk of potentially being replaced next season. Via Mike Florio of NBC Sports: “I’m just […]

The Indianapolis Colts have not stated they are going to seek alternatives to Jacoby Brissett at the quarterback position, but the rumors are swirling nonetheless. Indy has been given the best odds to land Jacksonville Jaguars signal-caller Nick Foles in a potential trade, per SportsLine: If the Jaguars trade Nick Foles, which team will he […]

While Jacoby Brissett’s future with the Indianapolis Colts is still up in the air, offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni has time to evaluate the veteran signal-caller, praising Brissett for improving his ability to extend plays. “And that comes with experience, and that comes with playing time,” Sirianni said, via the team’s website. “You know, you see these […]

The Indianapolis Colts are seemingly in the market for another starting quarterback this offseason. It appears their search does not sit well with linebacker Darius Leonard, who had a strong message about Jacoby Brissett. Brissett is coming off an underwhelming 2019 NFL season with the Colts. Leonard said during an appearance on Rapsheet + Friends […]

The Indianapolis Colts are obviously now without longtime starting quarterback Andrew Luck, who abruptly elected to retire from the NFL just before the start of the 2019-20 campaign. As a result, the Colts were quickly forced to turn to former New England Patriots backup signal caller Jacoby Brissett, who has impressed at times throughout his […]

The Indianapolis Colts held a press conference on Sunday to discuss some of their more urgent offseason storylines. While speaking about the offense, Jim Irsay claims that ‘all options are on the table’ at the quarterback position. “I can’t talk about any specific player,” Irsay said, via Andrew Walker of the team’s website. “I will say […]

The Indianapolis Colts are undecided on what to do at quarterback in 2020; that could mean Jacoby Brissett is in jeopardy of losing a roster spot. Even though it’s far from being a guarantee, Brissett could be a surprising cut candidate in Indianapolis. Nearly six months ago, the Colts were shocked when Andrew Luck decided […]

The Indianapolis Colts weren’t pleased with how the 2019 season ended: They missed the playoffs. Following a disappointing season, the Colts could undergo quite a few changes on the roster. First and foremost, Indianapolis could choose to address the quarterback position. Either in free agency or in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Colts are inevitably […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a big decision to make this offseason with their quarterback, but drafting one early in the 2020 NFL draft would be a big mistake. Jacoby Brissett had his fair share of struggles during the 2019 season and it has led to some wondering if there will be a change made this […]

The Indianapolis Colts were unable to overcome the retirement of Andrew Luck in 2019. The Colts failed to clinch a playoff berth and the team is still uncertain if Jacoby Brissett can be the starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. Given the current quarterback situation, this offseason will be a vital one for Indianapolis. Fortunately […]

The entire NFL is anxiously waiting to see where Tom Brady chooses to play next season after spending 20 seasons with the New England Patriots. Among the teams that could target Brady in free agency, the Indianapolis Colts seem like a viable suitor for the ageless quarterback. Just a year ago, the Colts assumed that […]

The Indianapolis Colts are heading into the offseason with the intention of addressing the quarterback position. Among the free agents they could target, Pro Football Focus believes that Tom Brady is the team’s must-sign free agent. PFF believes Tom Brady is Colts' must-add free agent https://t.co/DsIyC7wD4c — TheColtsWire (@TheColtsWire) January 23, 2020 Ahead of the […]

Coming into the 2019 season, the Indianapolis Colts had a superstar franchise quarterback and were in-line to be serious Super Bowl contenders for a long time. Things seemingly changed overnight for the organization, though. Everything changed when Andrew Luck announced his surprise retirement during the preseason. Suddenly, the Colts went from Super Bowl contenders to […]

The Indianapolis Colts could be in the market for a quarterback this offseason and one name that has been thrown around is Phillip Rivers. He is set to be a free agent this offseason and it’s unclear if the Los Angeles Chargers want to bring him back for another year or two. If Rivers does […]

One of the more interesting storylines this offseason surrounding the Indianapolis Colts will be what they do with Jacoby Brissett. Brissett is still under contract for the next couple of seasons, but the Colts don’t owe him anymore guaranteed money. In turn, they could move on from him with little repercussions. Let’s breakdown the three […]

The Indianapolis Colts expected to go into the 2019 NFL campaign with Andrew Luck as their quarterback. Instead, they started and finished with Jacoby Brissett. Luck’s sudden retirement two weeks before the start of the season put the Colts in a tough spot, essentially leaving them no choice but to roll with Brissett under center. […]

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard isn’t ready to commit to Jacoby Brissett long term. On Wednesday, when Ballard was asked about Brissett’s future with the team, he said the jury is still out. He did add that he expects Brissett to be team’s starting quarterback come Week 1 in 2020. However, things could change, […]

In their first season without Andrew Luck, the Indianapolis Colts finished 7-9. Their third-place finish in the AFC South comes one year after finishing 10-6 and advancing to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. While disappointing, the 2019 season presented many takeaways for the mediocre football team. If the Colts want to return to the […]

Jacoby Brissett came into the 2019 NFL season expecting to be the backup for at least one more season to Indianapolis Colts’ franchise quarterback Andrew Luck. Unfortunately, just before the start of the regular season, things took a massive turn. Luck decided to retire and that left the keys to the franchise with Brissett. It […]

Minor injuries can have a serious weight on the performance of a player’s abilities in a season. And with looking at how Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett was looking before his knee injury to now, it’s obvious that it’s affecting him in a negative way. In the first eight weeks of the season, Brissett took […]

The Indianapolis Colts will enter the final week of the regular season in a different state than they were in a year ago. Last season, the Colts were 10-6 and were preparing themselves for the postseason with Andrew Luck leading the offense. Fast forward to now and Indianapolis is facing the sudden reality of possibly […]

Philip Rivers is possibly playing his final season with the Los Angeles Chargers as his contract is set to expire. With Rivers’ future filled with uncertainty, should the Indianapolis Colts add Rivers in free agency? During the third week of the preseason this year, the Colts were shocked to hear that Andrew Luck was retiring […]

The Indianapolis Colts have lost four straight games and were eliminated from the playoffs following their loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 15. With the Colts missing out on the postseason, it’s interesting to wonder what would’ve happened had Andrew Lock not retired before the season began. After a seemingly normal preseason game […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett may be struggling, but head coach Frank Reich has his back. Following a rough Monday night performance against the New Orleans Saints in which Brissett completed just 18 of his 35 throws for 165 yards in a 34-7 loss, some wondered if the Colts could turn to Chad Kelly over […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett was given a baptism by fire two weeks before the regular season started, as Andrew Luck announced his sudden retirement, thrusting Brissett into the starting role. It’s not like Brissett didn’t have any experience as a starter. After all, he started 15 games for the Colts in 2017 when Luck […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Jacoby Brissett are set to take on Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football this week. While the Colts are almost surely going to miss the playoffs after a heartbreaking loss in Week 14 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brissett still has a lot to prove for […]

Does anyone believe that Jacoby Brissett is the best option long-term for the Indianapolis Colts? After Andrew Luck announced his retirement, the Colts had no choice but to turn to Brissett. As the season comes to an end, Indianapolis may be looking for a new quarterback earlier than they hoped. Winning and losing is the […]

Jacoby Brissett and the Indianapolis Colts came into their Week 14 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in desperate need of a win. With their playoff hopes hanging on by a thread, they cannot afford to drop this game against a fairly poor Tampa Bay team that has no playoff aspirations left. Right off the […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett is a solid quarterback, but with his play this season it doesn’t look like he should be the long-term option for the Colts. The last three games for the Colts have been a good microcosm of the issues with Brissett. In two of the games, he threw for under 150 […]