The Facts: Brissett represents one of the best quarterback insurance policies in the NFL. The young signal-caller, however, yearns for more. "I want to be a starter in this league," Brissett said earlier this offseason, via Mike Chappell of Fox 59. "If that's what you're asking me, yeah, I want to be a starter in this league."
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Brissett started 15 games for Indy in 2017, as Andrew Luck sat out the entire campaign due to a recurring shoulder injury. In a starting role, Brissett showed he could move an offense despite not having much support around him -- including a previously porous offensive line that helped lead to a 52-sack season. "Everybody in this room wants to be a starter," Brissett said. "Nobody wants to be a backup." A young quarterback with the size, athletic ability, who can make all the throws and has starting experience is a commodity in the NFL. If Brissett were on the open market, he'd be one of the top options for QB-needy teams. Alas, he's still under contract in Indy for the bargain rate of $890,114 in base salary on the final year of his rookie contract. Colts general manager Chris Ballard previously said he would need to be blown away by a trade offer to ship Brissett out of town.