For nearly three decades, Jim Irsay was the familiar face of Colts ownership. His sudden death in May 2025 created not only an emotional void but also an instant of transition of paramount importance to the franchise. The Colt’s ownership was formalized in the announcement by Jim, his three daughters, Carlie Irsay- Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson, would be in charge. Carlie would be a majority owner and CEO, Casey executive vice president, and Kalen would handle branding and community initiatives. But while the surname is kept, the tone is altered. Carlie, well entrenched in the working of the organization and already a familiar face at meeting and football committees, is imposing her own stamp of being bold, deliberate, and hands on. Her presence on the sidelines and operations rooms shows an eagerness to take an active hand in guiding the team’s direction instead of keeping behind the scenes. The timing of the transition also raised huge questions around continuity around roster building, coaching, and quarterback selection. Initial moves showed deference to the veterans, such as the team wearing a black patch in memory of Jim, while continuing to reassure all concerned that change was imminent. Maybe the largest alteration to Indy in 2023 was at the position that matters most, quarterback. In 2023, the Colts selected Anthony Richardson with the 4th overall pick, based on his potential and athleticism. Yet injuries and inconsistency prevented him from settling himself fully as the franchise QB. To settle that uncertainty, the Colts signed Daniel Jones to a one year contract and staged a full competition. In August 2025, Jones prevailed. He enters this season with a chance to relaunch his career, and initial signs have been encouraging. So far, Jones has demonstrated improved pocket presence, quicker reads, and better ball placement. Analysts have praised his maturation under the Colts system, especially his accuracy against zone defenses and decision making under pressure. He’s also faced a barrage of blitzes, the most through three weeks in over a decade and handled them with poise. Not everyone was buying in of course. Some had him near the bottom of the NFL starting list before the season. But Jones has already engineered Colts victories like their first Week 1 win since 2013 and 3-0 start not seen since 2009. Even more impressively, the offense scored on its first 10 drives of the season, the best opening in franchise history. In short the Colts entrusted the keys to a retooled offense to a veteran underdog, and so far he’s delivered. If your wondering who’s another key part of this Colts resurgence, look no further than Jonathan Taylor. Once a player who was criticized for declining production in prior seasons, Taylor has ignited a revival in 2025. Taylor was named back to back AFC offensive Player of the Week for Weeks 2 and 3, first by running for 165 yards and one touchdown, and second by accumulating 102 yards and three touchdowns on just 17 carries. With 388 rushing yards through three games, he leads all running backs in scrimmage yards. He also became the first Colt in team history to win the award in two consecutive weeks. Taylor’s return is not an emotional story. He’s the engine behind the Colts offensive strength now. His dominance on the ground opens up space for play action, forces defenses to respect the run, and frees up Jones and the passing attack with the room they need. As the Colts press deeper into the season, the sense of renewal is in the air. With Carlie Irsay Gordon in charge, the franchise is pushing forward with fresh vision without straying from the Jim Irsay legacy. Between the lines, Daniel Jones had brought unexpected stability at quarterback, and Jonathan Taylor’s return has given Indianapolis the kind of offensive firepower it had been so desperately missing. Challenges remain, from deciding whether Jones can really be the long term answer, to also getting the defense to hold up in a tough AFC. But for the first time in years, the Colts look like a team with direction, energy, and identity.