Ballard wants to bring in a QB to "create real competition ... (someone) who can really challenge from a production standpoint, too.”

To say this is a make-or-break season for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is an understatement.Even though the young signal-caller isn't 23 years old yet, the lifespan of a starting quarterback who struggles early in his career isn't as long as it used to be.

The Indianapolis Colts are in an unpredictable space this offseason. They had a solid season and were in the playoff hunt until the end of the season. But their potential franchise quarterback is one of the rawest prospects in NFL history and the results match that standing.