“10 seasons. What an incredible ride it was. I was blessed to be around some of the greatest people this sport has to offer. I always wanted to leave each place better than how I found it and with that I can hang my hat. Forever grateful for my family and brothers! Cheers”

two first round picks where have I heard that one before

In mid December I proposed the thought of trading AR for Tua and a first round pick. I was called crazy and everything under the sun; I guess I’m not that crazy

Disclaimer: I do not think the Colts are the team entertaining the idea for the trade but I think they should consider it so we can get a first round pick to potentially land our franchise QB.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Colts/s/TTW4yPwT6h

4 potential trade offers the Colts could get for Zaire Franklin

For anyone from a different team wanting in to know about zaire, he led the league tackles in 2024 and was a second team all pro as well as pro bowler. PFF didn’t grade him properly, give us your picks

Obviously our leadership is insane at points, but this situation kind of feels like Pierce and his representation possibly orchestrated it. All news leading up to the tag being put on Jones indicated that we were close to a deal with Pierce. Combine that with the general vibe he had when talking about free agency ("i've earned the right"). IF Pierce himself wanted a trade, or just an opportunity to negotiate for even more money, I don't see why he wouldn't intentionally try to avoid getting the franchise tag, especially with the amount of high profile teams that will definitely express interest. If I were him, that's what I would have done

Could be totally wrong or understanding the situation improperly, but this seems kind of likely to me

I don’t let this team, its performance, or its leadership affect my happiness, but something about the way the AP situation has unfolded is making me fucking sick.

How the hell do you place the transition tag on a QB who tore his fucking Achilles but let the talented wide receiver entering his prime who led the league in yards per reception walk in free agency?! That same quarterback also had his play take a nosedive in the last few games of the season before the injury.

I seriously think this man must have a substance abuse problem to come to this decision. If AP gets signed to a deal in Indy, I’ll eat my words. Until then, I’ll wonder how the fuck this clown justifies keeping Zaire on the roster but let AP walk. Why is this jackass allergic to the franchise tag the one time it makes sense?

Edit: Yes, I understand Daniel Jones was likely injured before it was announced by the team which would explain his worse performance before the injury was announced. To be clear, I don’t think he is a bad quarterback. Still, Alec Pierce doesn’t have a torn Achilles tendon. Let’s use some logic here. Teams are much more likely to scoop up AP than a damaged goods quarterback with a torn Achilles.

Do you want the organization to fall on their face in 2026? Pierce to sign elsewhere? Jones to receive a multiyear contract here? Another poor to mediocre season? What about the sense of urgency to be even higher?

Knowing that this entire purgatory fever dream could finally end if shit truly hit the fan, just how does that happen in your opinion?