Colts head coach Shane Steichen is also not deterred by Jones's struggles with the Giants, including his 24-44-1 record in New York. Instead, Steichen pointed to Jones's 2022 season as reason to believe in his quarterback's potential.

Earlier this offseason, Colts general manager Chris Ballard said the franchise "knew it would be a roller coaster" after drafting Richardson, given his lack of career starts at Florida. That thrill ride continues to go from hill to hill as the Colts approach the start of the 2025 season.