Colts owner Jim Irsay raves about Matt Ryan, Chris Ballard during NFL Draft
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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay likes to chat, so he invited some folks into his office Saturday afternoon to discuss the NFL Draft and the quarterback position.
Matt Ryan isn't viewed as a one-year wonder
The Colts' primary QBs in recent years have been: Jacoby Brissett (2017), Andrew Luck ('18), Brissett ('19), Philip Rivers ('20) and Carson Wentz ('21).
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This from Irsay in late March about Wentz: “I think the worst thing you can do is have a mistake and try to keep living with it going forward. For us, it was something we had to move away from as a franchise. It was very obvious.”
Irsay on the importance of finding a long-term QB behind Matt Ryan:
“It’s our highest priority,” But “You can’t force something that’s not there.”
Also says: “Matt Ryan’s different than Philip Rivers.”— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) April 30, 2022
Jim Irsay is raving about Matt Ryan and the confidence he gives the Colts in the moves they’re making to build around him.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) April 30, 2022
Jim Irsay really likes what general manager Chris Ballard did on Friday
The Colts selected a wide receiver (Alec Pierce), tight end (Jelani Woods), tackle (Bernhard Raimann) and safety (Nick Cross), all considered areas of need.
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Irsay’s evaluation of Ballard’s offseason, in terms of hitting the needs: “Well, he’s parted the sea.”
Mentions what Ballard got for Wentz, getting Matt Ryan.— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) April 30, 2022
Jim Irsay's office and Colts memorabilia
Don't see any rock and roll items, though. 😉
Behind and above Irsay’s desk pic.twitter.com/PXkuj8zxew
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) April 30, 2022
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