Projecting what a Daniel Jones' extension would look like for the colts

Arizona Cardinals v Indianapolis Colts | Justin Casterline/GettyImagesI am not sure many of us thought the Indianapolis Colts were going to be this good when the 2025 NFL Season began, but the vision that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen have for this team has come alive. It's crazy to think that all it took was a cast-off QB, but here we are.

What's abundantly clear at the moment is how many 'reclamation project' quarterbacks are thriving in their second chances. Daniel Jones has joined other QBs like Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, who are playing career-best football years into their careers.

Both Darnold and Mayfield have also earned long-term deals and heavy paydays from their respective…