However, Sullivan says it would be 2027 before the Colts would truly make their move for a quarterback, with the belief they'd be “one of the worst teams in the league.” That would give way to a full regime change and a fresh start — just like the one they had in 1998 with Peyton Manning. Only this time, it could be with his nephew, Arch Manning.

Just because the games don't count doesn't mean they're meaningless. Some Colts have a lot riding on how they perform in the next few weeks.

The Colts battle involves two former top 10 picks, Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, both of whom have experienced plenty of ups and downs during their young careers. Richardson, the Colts' 2023 No.