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Colts linebacker Darius Leonard did not expect Philip Rivers to retire.
Leonard said on SiriusXM NFL Radio that he was a “complete shock”To know that Rivers was leaving because he felt that Rivers did a good job in his only season with the team and would play well again in 2021. That decision left a big hole in the Colts’ attack, but Leonard said he is not giving in. about what the team must do to fill it out.
General manager Chris Ballard is looking for a new starter and Leonard says he will “trust the front line guys and let the chips fall where they fall”.
“I watch, but I’m not emotionally involved in that because I honestly don’t care who the quarterback is, as long as the quarterback comes with the right mindset and they will help us win ball games,” said Leonard. “I don’t care if he is young. I don’t care if he’s old. I don’t care if he is known or not. If you plan to come in and put the team first and help us win ball games, come to the Indianapolis Colts. “
The Colts were one of the teams that allegedly made an offer for Matthew Stafford before the Lions agreed to send him to the Rams and they were linked to a chase by the Eagles’ quarterback, Carson Wentz. This may not be the direction they are going, but it does not seem that Leonard will lose sleep over how it plays out.