Marlin Jackson: Peyton Manning Should Be on Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Speed Dial
Former Colts defensive back Marlin Jackson joined The Ride with JMV live from Noble Wine & Spirits in Noblesville for Colts Legends Wednesday, and he didn’t hold back on the direction of the franchise.
Asked whether owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon is leaning on former Colts as trade deals come together, Jackson said one name stands out. “Peyton Manning stands out to me as somebody that I would have on speed dial,” he said, adding that any owner needs “a feedback loop” of people she trusts. He also mentioned Jeff Saturday and Edgerrin James as voices from the Super Bowl team worth hearing.
Jackson floated an idea of his own: packaging Jonathan Taylor and Daniel Jones in one deal with a team like Minnesota to get the kind of draft capital the Colts are looking for. “Is that the tipping point?” he asked.
At quarterback, he said he would start Anthony Richardson now. “This is an evaluation period,” Jackson said. “I want to see what Anthony Richardson can do.” He acknowledged Richardson is “still a mixed bag,” but said his talent level “is so high.”
The part that bothered him most about the 42-7 loss in Jacksonville was effort. Jackson said the players on his teams policed the locker room themselves, and that standard “doesn’t exist right now.” He said the highest-paid players on those Colts teams worked the hardest, and that set the tone. He singled out a few young players who did compete, including rookies Kaden Curry and CJ Allen.
The Colts (2-6) host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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