It looks more and more like it may take more than a number one to get him. If you go that route you might as well go all in with Stafford. You've already committed a lot of resources so why hedge your bets? If that is really the case Ballard better be damn sure he is the one. I have trust that Ballard will not make an emotional decision.

Why would that involve his 2021 cap hit increasing?

Any possibility that Jameis Winston could be a Colts target? I know he was a turnover machine in Tampa, but Reich has a reputation for fixing talented QBs, Winston's talent is undeniable, he's only 27, and likely won't cost starter money. The answer is likely no, but it's an intriguing possibility.

I just can’t see it, Colts seem to only want good guys on and off the field

not intriguing

Not sure how feel about this but there is no way they move up to get Fields anyway.
https://www.stampedeblue.com/2021/1/...-top-prospects

I’m a little wary about Fields bc he sometimes takes too long to diagnose. He is talented though and when on he is deadly.

Exactly. He holds the ball like Big Ben used to, he doesn't have the size of Big Ben to absorb the punishment that can cause, but he does have the athleticism to escape and make plays. I'd be thrilled if the Colts somehow got him, and I'd trust Ballard and Reich to make him a great QB, but part of me also sees this as a smokescreen. I can't imagine Ballard and Reich not liking at least one of Zach Wilson and Mac Jones.

Go after either Rodgers or Jordan Love now that Stafford is not an option.

NO Ohio state players!