The Indianapolis Colts are hoping that the big moves made this offseason will get them back into the playoffs after missing out during a 7-9 season in 2019.
With plenty of new faces and even more returners, the Colts will have several players facing pressure during the 2020 season. Whether it’s bouncing back from a poor campaign, proving their worth in a contract year or simply taking on a bigger role, the Colts are under a lot of pressure.
Here are five Colts under the most pressure in 2020:
QB Philip Rivers
The most obvious name on the list comes at the quarterback position. Regardless of the situation, the quarterback is always under the most pressure. But Rivers steps into the role looking to both prove himself worthy of the $25 million contract he received and also looking to bounce back after a poor campaign.
The Colts have a lot of confidence that Rivers isn’t finished yet. His 20 interceptions were tied for the second-most of his career since becoming a starter, but Indy is hoping that an upgrade at offensive line and more of an emphasis on the run will help.
The Colts didn’t make the playoffs mostly because of poor quarterback play 2019. For the veteran stepping in, the pressure is on to ensure that doesn’t happen again.