National outlet highlights mistake that Colts must correct
It hasn't been the most active offseason for the Indianapolis Colts. Largely because all eyes are on what will happen at the quarterback position. Which likely won't be determined until the 2023 NFL Draft. The draft is inching closer and closer, as it is now less than a month away until selections are made. In […]
It hasn't been the most active offseason for the Indianapolis Colts. Largely because all eyes are on what will happen at the quarterback position. Which likely won't be determined until the 2023 NFL Draft.
The draft is inching closer and closer, as it is now less than a month away until selections are made. In the meantime, the Colts have quietly made some moves. Such as adding wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie and defensive end Samson Ebukam, for instance.
However, Pro Football Focus highlighted where the Colts may have gone wrong. PFF's least favorite move of the Colts' offseason thus far was letting Parris Campbell go.
Campbell provided the Colts with a speedy weapon in the offense. He has the ability to hurt defenses from the slot and score at any given moment when he has the ball in his hands.
Furthermore, Campbell really flashed his ability this past season. Especially with Matt Ryan throwing the football. The former second-round draft pick set career-bests in catches, yards, and touchdowns in 2022.
"Campbell’s production in 2022 exceeded his three-year cumulative totals from 2019-2021 in nearly every statistical category once he was finally healthy, with nine games of at least 40 receiving yards on the year," wrote Brad Spielberger of PFF.
The Colts are not exactly loaded with weapons at receiver. Michael Pittman has shown that he can be a WR1, and Alec Pierce certainly has promise. However, the Colts would be wise to continue adding to their wide receiver corps.
"The Colts' offense ranked dead last in expected points added per dropback in 2022, and while a new quarterback can change that more than Campbell ever could, he certainly would’ve helped," Spielberger wrote.
Parris Campbell leaving isn't the end of the world for the Colts. However, Indianapolis should prioritize adding reliable and playmaking pass catchers around whoever is playing quarterback next season.