With the schedule released, things just got a little more real.
Dates for the 2025 Indianapolis Colts training camp have been released. There will be six free and seven primetime practices. To cap it all off, the Colts will hold a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on August 14th. This marks an exciting moment in the offseason in which news, updates, and topics have slowed to a trickle. Yes, it is still a month away, but it means the season is approaching quickly. Fans, whether they want to or not, are going to witness a quarterback competition. Two viable and equally matched players will face off to be the leader of this franchise at the game’s most important position. That sets the stage for plenty of drama and debate.
When was the last time the Colts truly had a quarterback competition? It seems fair to say Anthony Richardson has the inside track due to his tenure with the team, but his body of work hasn’t set him up with much of an edge at all. Of course, during the Manning and Luck years there was never a debate. Throwing either player out on one leg seemed like the better option versus anyone else on the roster. Even when the Colts had a new face under center every year, there was never any doubt. Rivers, Wentz, and Ryan were always a foregone conclusion to be the season starter.
This is uncharted territory for most fans. Seeing Chris Ballard open things up is new yet welcomed. Richardson hasn’t shown the necessary glimpses to be awarded the starting role with zero resistance. Daniel Jones is seeking to revitalize his career and feels he will get a fair shake in Indy. That appears to be the case as he already racked up the majority of reps in minicamp. His plan of joining a team with an injury prone young quarterback is taking shape before our eyes. Training camp will now serve as the backdrop to the biggest quarterback competition this city has seen in decades or maybe ever. Both men will get plenty of snaps, and expect to see both quarterbacks playing with the first unit. How much will depend on how well they perform, but Shane Steichen and his staff are going to fully utilize and examine this competition from all angles. Everything is on the table, and the Colts won’t pass that opportunity up.
Unfortunately, fans still have some time to wait, but we are quickly approaching the start of Colts training camp. Anthony Richardson vs. Daniel Jones will be the main showcase of the offseason especially as the weather heats up and training camp begins. Side by side comparisons of daily numbers will be had and speculation and analysis will run wild. This competition could work out in the Colts’ favor or it could blow up in their face. We will find out which way it goes soon enough.
