The Indianapolis Colts were one of the surprise teams of 2023. While they ultimately fell just short of making the playoffs, they proved there is potential for this roster to make noise for years to come. The front office just needs to shore up a few glaring weak points this spring, one of which can be remedied in free agency via a Mike Evans signing.

Indianapolis lacks star power at the receiver position outside of Michael Pittman Jr. Pittman had another sterling campaign—finishing with 1,152 yards and four touchdowns on 109 catches—during a contract year and should be the front office's main priority in free agency. Even if the Colts retain Pittman, this offense needs another top-tier pass-catcher for the 2024 season and beyond.

Third-round rookie Josh Downs showed flashes, finishing the year with a respectable 771 yards and two scores on 68 catches, but must be more consistent going forward. Alec Pierce, a second-round pick in 2022, doesn't appear to more than a role player for the club after his sophomore campaign resulted in a middling 32 receptions for 514 yards and a pair of scores.

Anthony Richardson displayed elite potential during the four games he suited up for as a rookie, but the Colts' future hinges on the quarterback's continued development. Having the best possible receiving corps in place will go a long way towards helping Richardson reach his sky-high ceiling. Securing Evans, a player who has made a slew of quarterbacks look good throughout his career, on the open market would be a no-brainer for a team set to be flush with cap space.

While Pittman will command a pricy contact—Spotrac pegged his value at nearly the same as Evans, approximately $23 million per year—it's well within the realm of possibility for Indianapolis to use it's projected $66.4 million in cap room to come to terms with both wideouts. That would give Richardson the weapons he needs to grow into a high-end passer while helping the Colts reach the playoffs on a yearly basis.