Source: nypost.com
Despite being a Pro Bowl selection from 2019-2021, Colts center Kelly didn't make the cut last season. PFF's 2023 rankings place him as the 16th best center due to a disappointing 2022 performance.
"It’s been 3 years since Kelly earned a PFF grade above 70.0, but he’s still good enough to rank among the top half of centers in the league.
Source: colts.com
He ranked 16th at the position in PFF grade last season & was inside the top-21 in both pass and run blocking grades." -- Gordon McGuinness, PFF
Source: eonline.com
Kelly's Pro Bowl nod in 2021 may have been due to name recognition after back to back selections the 2-years prior. His PFF grade of 56.9 in 2021 was his lowest, compared to at least 69.0 in 4 of the previous 5 seasons.
Source: aleteia.com
It is unlikely that Nelson & Kelly suddenly became average OL. With a better QB & the arrival of Richardson, along with the play-calling of HC Steichen, the Colts O-line can return to being a strength of the team.
Source: cm.indystar.com
Ryan Kelly and Quenton Nelson are anticipated to regain their previous form, while second-year left tackle Bernhard Raimann continues to develop.
Source: yardbarker.com
Despite the potential cost savings, the Colts are committed to retaining Kelly. With a complete reset at QB and coaching, they expect his ranking to improve and return to the top tier by season's end.
Source: al.com