May 27, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) and quarterback Carson Wentz (2) during Indianapolis Colts OTAs. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Remember at the start of the offseason when the Indianapolis Colts were without a starting quarterback?
Sure, Jacob Eason was on the roster, but he had just come off a redshirt year spent learning the playbook after he missed the chance to participate in rookie minicamp or OTAs. There was no way he could be trusted to lead this playoff-ready roster into the regular season.
However, fast forward to the third week in August and Eason is seemingly in the driver’s seat to lead the Colts into their first regular season game while incumbent starter Carson Wentz recovers from foot surgery.