""I'm looking at him both near and long [term]," Ballard said of Jones, adding, "When you're chasing the quarterback all the time, it makes it very hard. Your margin for error really shrinks down. And I feel very good about Daniel Jones and where he's at, where he's going. Yes, he's got the Achilles. But I think Daniel Jones has got a really bright future here in Indianapolis.""
"The Colts have been on a lengthy search for quarterback stability, fielding a different Week 1 quarterback in eight of the past nine seasons. Their 2023 first-round pick, Anthony Richardson Sr., faces an uncertain future after being benched temporarily last season, losing a preseason position battle with Jones in 2025 and suffering what would be a season-ending orbital fracture in October."
Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon indicated general manager Chris Ballard faces pressure to deliver results. Ballard said the franchise strongly believes Daniel Jones can fill the quarterback void and that he is evaluating Jones both near- and long-term. Ballard acknowledged Jones' Achilles injury while expressing confidence in his future in Indianapolis. The Colts have used eight different Week 1 starters over nine seasons, highlighting persistent instability at quarterback. 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson Sr. has an uncertain future after a temporary benching, losing a 2025 preseason battle with Jones and suffering a season-ending orbital fracture in October. Jones joined from the New York Giants and led Indianapolis to an 8-2 start.
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