Is Gardner Minshew a long term backup for the Colts?
Episode description
This episode is brought to you by a question from a supporter: Hermitcrabbot.
"Should the Colts keep an eye open next offseason for an upgrade at backup quarterback?"
The back-up quarterback position is so important. Many starters are out for the 2023 NFL season!
Gardner Minshew has played meaningful snaps in 9 out of 10 games this season, and has a winning record.
Comparing Anthony Richardson's rookie season 4 games, to Gardner Minshew this season.
Gardner Minshew is top 12 in the NFL in Quarterback Rating (QBR)!
Minshew's sack percentage is only 5.5%, which is 8th best in the league.
The negative things about Gardner, that stats won't show.
Can the Indianapolis Colts afford Minshew as their back-up?
Would rolling the dice in free agency or the draft be a better option?
8 of his 11 turnovers this year was in back to back games, versus the Jaguars and Browns.
