Irsay-Gordon Speaks Out on QB Contention and Team's Direction

The tradition continues for Indianapolis Colts co-owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon, who joined the broadcast booth during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, just like her father, the late Jim Irsay, would do every year.

In an interview, Irsay-Gordon addressed the state of the team, saying that the search for success is "all about the journey." She also mentioned that since she and her sisters have been hands-on co-owners, it's made the transition into full-time leadership smoother.

"This is one of the best camps we've had in quite a long time," Irsay-Gordon said.

The biggest question surrounding the team is the quarterback situation. The battle between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones has been the focus of everything. Irsay-Gordon talked about the looming decision, saying:

"It's a very expensive question I think that everyone's wondering about,"

"There's nothing that makes the good things rise to the surface better than competition, and I think having Daniel (Jones) in here with Anthony (Richardson), he's obviously had more experience than Anthony, but I think that room as a whole, they're competing in camp. They've done things well. They've also made mistakes. So, Shane (Steichen) is going to have a tough decision to make, but I feel confident he's going to make the right decision."

Both Jones and Richardson played during the first half against the Packers, with Jones finishing 7-of-11 for 101 yards and Richardson going 6-of-11 for 73 yards. Richardson also rushed for nine yards and led the Colts on a 90-yard touchdown drive.

Irsay-Gordon applauded the off-season personnel decisions made by general manager Chris Ballard and his staff, including signing free agents Camryn Bynum and Charvarius Ward and drafting tight end Tyler Warren in the first round from Penn State.

She also praised the decision to make a change at defensive coordinator, replacing Gus Bradley with Lou Anarumo. "I love Gus, but it was time to move on from Gus," Irsay-Gordon said.

Anarumo has brought a level of accountability to the defense that was 29th in the league last season. The players are responding well, according to Irsay-Gordon: "The players are really responding (to Anarumo), I think they really respect Lou because he will correct you."

The Colts have their first chance to truly show off what all these changes will be like in the season opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium.