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USAT: Colts Wire

Jan 13, 2022

The Indianapolis Colts have a big offseason awaiting them and with that comes a massive decision on what to do with quarterback Carson Wentz. The 29-year-old quarterback was extremely volatile throughout the 2021 season. Even on a per-play basis, we never truly knew which player the Colts were getting. At some points, it could be argued that not even Wentz himself knew what to expect on any given play. Between his volatile play and the emergence of Jonathan Taylor as the league’s best running back, the Colts didn’t need to lean on Wentz in crucial moments. Some would even argue the Colts shied away from doing so when given the choice. But the final four weeks of the season were the most indicative of the kind of player the Colts had. Outside of the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16 (which was very good), Wentz looked more and more like his 2020 self. It was all capped off with the ugly and inexcusable performance in a must-win game against the worst team in the NFL during Week 18. All Wentz had to do was lead the offense against the team holding the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 draft. What transpired was an epic-level choke job. The 2004 New York Yankees up 3-0 in the ALCS. The Falcons up 28-3 in the Super Bowl. All these teams had to do was not beat themselves. But it happened. Now, we’re left wondering what the Colts are going to do with their quarterback. They are in the worst-case scenario: losing a first-round pick while also missing out on the playoffs. So with Wentz’s late-season collapse and future now in question, here’s a look at everything you need to know about the situation entering the 2022 offseason:

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