The problem is this is the wrong offseason to think the answer at quarterback is out there. The Colts currently have quarterbacks Sam Ehlinger and James Morgan on the roster — neither of whom has started an NFL game. They don’t have a first-round pick, and Mitchell Trubisky is the most notable free-agent quarterback available.

Jimmy Garoppolo’s days with the San Francisco 49ers could be numbered, so a trade could be possible, but the Colts have to ask themselves if he’s truly a long-term player at that position or just another short-timer. There is also a health element with Garoppolo. He recently had shoulder surgery, which could cause him to miss most of the offseason. Garoppolo missed 13 games in 2018 with a torn ACL and 10 games in 2020 because of an ankle injury.

“Ultimately, you have to have a guy who you believe in, and you can win with,” Ballard said on March 1. “That will play some into it, but ultimately, we’ll make the decision that we think is best. Both in the short and long term.”

I think they should take a look at Marcus Mariota.

Congrats to the happy couple.