Why Daniel Jones Colts signing spells ‘doom’

After the Indianapolis Colts signed Daniel Jones to compete with Anthony Richardson, there have been conversations in the football world surrounding if the signing is a good one or not. As many do celebrate the Colts brining in Jones, one NFL ESPN writer argues both sides, even saying that it could spell doom for the team.

ESPN’s Ben Solak would give Indianapolis “The Biggest Portent of Doom Award” for the move to acquire Jones as while he would say on paper it’s a “fine move,” there is legitimate questions of how the new quarterback can play, despite the better weapons. Whether it be Jones or Richardson who wins the starting job, Solak would argue that it’s not a great situation either way as to him, the “storm clouds are gathering on the horizon” fo the team.

“In context … c’mon,” Solak wrote. “It’s a quarterback battle between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson. Both general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen endured hot seats this offseason and need success in 2025 to hold on to their jobs. But how much success can a team draw from a QB room of Richardson and Jones when it doesn’t have a dominant WR1 and when two starting offensive linemen just left in free agency?”

“Sure, the ceiling on Richardson is high enough to see a glimmer of hope, but that’s what the Colts have been hanging their hat on for two years,” Solak continued. “How likely is Richardson to hit that ceiling? And how likely is Jones to have a 2025 season at the level of, say, Sam Darnold’s 2024? The Colts are making some long, long bets at the position.”

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