The Colts have been connected to a number of quarterback prospects, and they’ve apparently landed on their guy. Indy has selected Washington quarterback Jacob Eason with the No. 122 pick.
GM Chris Ballard previously said that the organization would only take a quarterback if it was the right fit, and they’ve even touted Jacoby Brissett as a potential successor to Philip Rivers. Still, the organization was rumored to be interested in a number of signal-callers throughout the draft process. While Indy was mentioned as a potential suitor for Jordan Love, there were always rumblings that Eason was actually their guy.
Eason had a standout season during his lone year at Washington. The six-foot-six quarterback finished the campaign having completed 64.2-percent of his passes for 3,132 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. While scouts have touted his size and arm strength, he’s been criticized for his decision-making and consistency.
Still, Indy may be the best possible landing spot for Eason. The rookie will have a chance to work under Rivers, and he could eventually have the inside track at earning the starting gig (especially if the Colts trade Brissett).
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Its interesting to see Bama’s QB’s, Tua and Hurts in the 1st and 2nd round. UGA’s Eason & Fromm later on. We say Alabama is a D minded team, but their O is pretty stout as well.
Very good pickup…let him hold the clip board for Rivers for a season or two
better than Love
And which NFL team do you work for again? Thought so. No one has any idea who will be better at this time, although I’m sure it’s fun for some to act like a know it all on internet chat boards
It’s called an opinion.
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Calm down KCJ you do not need to work for an NFL team to comment.
If fact are you so naive as to think that since GB took love that other executives who work in the NFL agree with that pick?
Guess again! Green Bay blew it big time and I do not even work for an NFL team to know that!
Green Bay made a terrible decision trading up to take reach for Love. They should taken a WR in the first, taken a OT like Josh Jones in the second and eventually taken a QB like Fromm or Eason in the fourth or fifth
Considering that there aren’t any real sure things at QB this year, only spending a 4th rounder on Eason is low risk. If he becomes a franchise QB, it’s a steal; if he doesn’t you haven’t lost too much. Also in that vein, Eason will be a whole lot cheaper; more than likely for his rookie contract & his extension, considering he may just be getting a chance at starting his 3rd & last year.