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Alec Pierce proved this season that he deserves to stay with the Indianapolis Colts.
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But as an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, Pierce will have many suitors.
How much can Indy ask for? How much money does Pierce want? These issues will go a long way in determining his future in the NFL.
The long, athletic wide receiver is poised for a big return.
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ESPN’s Stephen Holder breaks it down in a new article on Tuesday. This is a confusing one for Colts fans because the coin essentially has two sides, and it’s unclear which side will land face up.
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“Calling this (extension) a certainty wouldn’t be accurate, as Pierce leads the NFL in yards per catch (20.1) and could draw strong interest as an unrestricted free agent this spring,” Holder wrote. “But he loves playing for Indianapolis and has developed a great relationship with quarterback Daniel Jones, who is expected to re-sign despite tearing his Achilles tendon last week. Pierce has shown tremendous improvement this season, with the range of his game extending well beyond the deep routes he’s known for. However, with the high prices on recent receiver trades, determining his value will be a challenge.”
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Jones’ injury did change things. The Colts went from knowing what their quarterback’s future looked like to not being so sure.
Jones seems likely to miss the start of next season, and even if he returns from injury, there’s no guarantee he’ll be right.
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Still, Pierce even proved last Sunday alongside Philip Rivers that he can be a dangerous weapon on offense. No matter who the Colts quarterback is, Pierce seems worth staying if the price is right.