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Giddy up.Colts fans should saddle up for what should bea very intriguing offseason in Indianapolis, and the signal caller is a big reason why:Long known for their stability at quarterback, Andrew Luck's prior to the start of the 2019 NFL season has left the Colts in QB limbo heading into the future.While Jacoby Bri sett was pegged to be an early solution following Luck's departure, that hasn't worked out as well as Indy had liked. Luckily for the Colts, there's a number of viable solutions, both short- and long-term heading into 2021. Some might take some finagling, some take some creativity, some are unlikely, but there are options nonethele s.Here's what fans can expect in 2020:MORE: In house andre-signing optionsPhilip Rivers is having a very Philip Rivers-esque season in 2020, though his touchdown rate is well below his career average (3.6in 2020, career average 5.2), and he's showing signs of age. Rivers signing with the Colts always felt like a swansong, though, so it would be surprising to see Rivers, who turns 39 in December, to be back for another year with Indianapolis.As mentioned, the Colts were clearly high on Jacoby Bri sett, giving him a two-year contract extension with $20 million guaranteed, but that deal is up following the 2020 season. Clearly, if the Colts felt he would be a solution at quarterback, the team wouldn't have made the effort to sign Rivers this past offseason. The Gabe Osabuohien Jersey Colts know what they're going to get with Bri sett, and he could be a serviceable bridge quarterbackThere's also the curious case of Jacob Eason, whom the Colts selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft; Eason is the third man on the depth chart right now, but has been garnering praise this season for his big arm (in practice, mind you) and his willingne s to soak up knowledge from Colts QB coach Marcus Brady. There's a good chance Eason sees the field for a cup of coffee in 2020, but that likely won't be enough to get a feel of who he is as a pa ser at the NFL level. It would be silly for Indianapolis to not give Eason an extended look this year before pouring resources into the position this offseason.NFL MOCK DRAFT 2021: The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.2021 NFL DraftThe big three quarterbacks Clemson's Trevor Lawrence, Ohio State's Justin Fields and North Dakota State's Trey Lance are all likely to be off the board prior to the Colts selection (with a 5-3 record, they're currently sitting with the 18th pick and will likely pick in that range come April). But there will, potentially, be a slew of first-round talent QBs in 2021:Alabama QB Mac Jonesis rocketing up boards, with the Crimson Tide junior to sing 16 touchdowns to two interceptions through six games for Nick Saban this year. With 'Bama QBs evolving past the "game manager" reputation under Saban, expect Jones' stock to continue to rise if he keeps putting up gaudy numbers.Kyle Traskthrew 25 touchdowns total last year in 12 games he already has 22 through five in 2020, thanks in large part to Dan Mullen.Trask is starting to garner a bit more first-round buzz, and depending when the Colts pick in the draft, the Florida Gator could make for an enticing selection.BYU quarterback Zach Wilsonhad two very modest seasons as starter and a labrum surgery under his belt, but that hasn't deterred him in 2020: through Carlos Watkins Jersey eight games, Wilson has completed 75% of his pa ses for 21 touchdowns to just two interceptions. He's entered the first-round QB conversation. The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.Free agent and trade optionsFree agency in 2021 is going to be intriguingon a few different levels: Not only will the 2021 cap play a big hand into what teams will be able to spend, but it could make for some curious and previously unforeseen free agents. Here's what Indy could do:Dak Prescotthas come up in free-agent conversations, though the Dallas braintrust has done everything it can to try and quell the idea that Prescott could be on another team come 2021. While Jerry Jones is seemingly hitching his wagon to Prescott in 2021, words are one thing and actions are another.Jameis Winstonsat behind Drew Brees for a season in New Orleans. Just 27 and at one time considered a can't-mi s prospect, Winston's turnover i sues in the NFL pushed him out of Tampa Bay and onto the bench in New Orleans. Still young, Winston could make for a fun reclamation project in Indianapolis while the team continues to look toward the future.Mitchell Trubiskydoesn't look like he' Clay Young Jersey s long for Chicago, with head coach Matt Nagy turning to Nick Foles just 10 quarters into the 2020 season. While Trubisky hasn't done much to solidify his standing as a top NFL pa ser, like Winston, he could be a serviceable reclamation project should the Colts not land a QB in the 2021 NFL Draft.The Jets likely won't entertain the idea of tradingSam Darnolduntil they have the No. 1 pick locked up, but many presume that New York will (rightly) be selectingTrevor Lawrence with that pick, leaving Darnold dangling in the wind. It would be a nice full-circle story Darnold to the Colts, who the Jets swapped picks with in 2018 to move up to take the USC pa ser.