INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts had options at quarterback.
Philip Rivers hit the market. Indianapolis kicked the tires on trading for Nick Foles, another quarterback from coach Frank Reich’s past. The Colts kept saying the jury’s still out on Jacoby Brissett. The most famous, decorated player in football reportedly saw potential in Indianapolis; the Colts didn’t feel the same about Tom Brady.
Ultimately, Indianapolis decided to sign Rivers, handing the 38-year-old Chargers legend $25 million as an upgrade, a move that has sparked questions from some corners of the NFL and criticism from others, mostly centered around whether Rivers is really the best man for the job.