The Indianapolis Colts have some huge needs this offseason, and once those needs are resolved, they need to be resolved nearly immediately. The best-case scenario is that the team will re-sign both quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce and do so before March 9. Otherwise, problems could occur.
March 9 is the unofficial start of free agency. Teams can talk with free agents, have them agree verbally to deals, and then officially sign them on Wednesday, March 11. Teams can talk to their own free agents prior to that and work out new deals before other teams have a chance to negotiate with them.