After months of debate, the NFL Combine, pro days, and many meetings with players, you would think that teams at the top of the NFL Draft would know who they’re selecting by this point. But according to Indianapolis Colts team owner Jim Irsay, that isn’t necessarily the case.
During an interview with ESPN on Monday, Jim Irsay made it clear that the Colts were still weighing their options just days before the NFL Draft.
“People think … the decision’s made, or decision makers aren’t telling anyone,” Irsay told ESPN Monday. “That’s not true a lot of times. Honestly, this is as much intrigue and as much debate [as I’ve seen]. You have four guys and they’re all worthy of being the No. 1 pick in the draft. Any of the four you take at [No.] 1, people can’t slam anyone for it.
“I’m not being evasive. I’m being honest. Really, we are still debating what our options are.”
General manager Chris Ballard echoed that claim, pointing out that he finds it funny when he sees reports linking the team to particular players.
“I just always love to read the reports that the Colts love this guy, and they love this guy and they’re dialed in on this guy. Like, who’d that come from? It didn’t come from me,” Ballard said.
It’s pretty surprising, considering the Colts should have a good idea of which players will be available when it’s their turn to make a selection with the No. 4 overall pick.
[ESPN]
