Drew Stanton signs Big Deal with Arizona....

[NewColtsFan]

.... 3-years,  $8.2 Million.   $3 Million guaranteed. 

 

Very, very nice contract for the eventual back-up quarterback.   Good for him.

 

Sorry to be losing him.    Will be interesting to see who we get to replace Drew.

 

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150459/article/drew-stanton-signs-with-arizona-cardinals

[TKnight24]

Doesn't that mean Harnish is now the #2???

[Nobody]

Doesn't that mean Harnish is now the #2???

As of right now, yes. We only have last preseason to judge him, where he looked very good (perfect TD throw vs the Rams).

[manning04]

Means Kolb is probably out the door tomorrow. i hope Stanton gets a legit chance out in the desert.

[TKnight24]

As of right now, yes. We only have last preseason to judge him, where he looked very good (perfect TD throw vs the Rams).

I don't see us grabbing anyone else then. Unless we bring Mr. Harvard (Fitzpatrick) in for the "Mentoring" role

[BPM_Colt]

he will get his shot. would not be suprised if he starts unless they draft a QB early. Arians apparently liked him while here

[jvan1973]

is painter available... lol i kid

[Andy]

I can see the Colts signing a nobody or a UDFA and stashing them on the PS. 

[NewColtsFan]

I can see the Colts signing a solid back-up and keeping Harnisch as 3rd string.

 

That's my expectation anyway.

[MTC]

I can see the Colts signing a solid back-up and keeping Harnisch as 3rd string.

 

That's my expectation anyway.

 

Fitzpatrick or  Campbell?

[Dustin]

is painter available... lol i kid

 

I do kind of like the thought of drafting Clowney next year.  

[NewColtsFan]

Fitzpatrick or  Campbell?

 

Dunno?    No idea.

 

But I don't see the Colts entering the season with Harnish as 2nd string.

 

We're now a playoff caliber team.   Every game is a must.    If Luck goes down -- even for two weeks -- do we have any chance at all to win if Harnish has to start for two weeks?    No.    No shot at all.

 

Can't start the year with him as the primary back-up.

[TonyBungee]

Grossman?

[Dustin]

Grossman?

 

Unleash the dragon.

[NewColtsFan]

Grossman?

 

Almost anyone BUT Grossman. 

 

Not.    A.     Fan.

 

And I'm trying to be polite.

[Fx Stryker]

Dunno?    No idea.

 

But I don't see the Colts entering the season with Harnish as 2nd string.

 

We're now a playoff caliber team.   Every game is a must.    If Luck goes down -- even for two weeks -- do we have any chance at all to win if Harnish has to start for two weeks?    No.    No shot at all.

 

Can't start the year with him as the primary back-up.

 

You under estimate Harnish...

[dgambill]

is painter available... lol i kid

IMAGINE!!! Luck goes down for 1 season. Painter leads us to 1-15 mark and we land Clowney....future NFL sack king....and we go on to multiple championships lol!!!!!

[New Zealands #1 Colts Fan]

IMAGINE!!! Luck goes down for 1 season. Painter leads us to 1-15 mark and we land Clowney....future NFL sack king....and we go on to multiple championships lol!!!!!

Unfortunately jags also go 1-15 and pip us on the tie breaker for number 1 spot.......

[Franklin County]

Why not play Harnish if Luck goes down? He has to learn too. Or why even have him on the roster. Kid did good in preseason.

[NewColtsFan]

You under estimate Harnish...

 

I think many here WAY over-estimate him.

[Fx Stryker]

I think many here WAY over-estimate him.

 

Not really. He was a stud at NUI, and has major talent. He dropped to the last pick because a knee injury. It wasn't even that serious of an issue any way. 

 

He has a bigger arm than Luck. That doesn't make him better. Biggest arms don't mean the best. Say a Stafford to a Brady.

 

Harnish isn't a Painter QB. He has talent, and we'll definitely be okay if Luck went down.

[NewColtsFan]

Not really. He was a stud at NUI, and has major talent. He dropped to the last pick because a knee injury. It wasn't even that serious of an issue any way. 

 

He has a bigger arm than Luck. That doesn't make him better. Biggest arms don't mean the best. Say a Stafford to a Brady.

 

Harnish isn't a Painter QB. He has talent, and we'll definitely be okay if Luck went down.

 

I think we're going to have to agree to disagree on this one.

 

Not sure there's a word in this post of yours that I can agree with....

 

So.....   we'll just disagree....

[Lucky Wolf]

I don't see us grabbing anyone else then. Unless we bring Mr. Harvard (Fitzpatrick) in for the "Mentoring" role

 

Andrew has more important things to do than mentor Fitz

[shakedownstreet]

is painter available... lol i kid

 

you should be banned for that comment 

[shakedownstreet]

jeff george is still looking for a job

[Fx Stryker]

I think we're going to have to agree to disagree on this one.

 

Not sure there's a word in this post of yours that I can agree with....

 

So.....   we'll just disagree....

 

You're a big man in the media. I'm sure you could get a set-up with Nunes.

 

I'm sure he'll be a great back-up to Luck.

[Callie]

My cat says the Colts can sign her, and she can be a killer backup QB. The mean old men would be too afraid to get close. Rawrrrr

[colts 101]

You under estimate Harnish...

I would never underestimate Harnish

+ Ranked 4th in country as a senior in total offense yardage.

+ Averaged 328 yds per game as a senior

+ 4th college player of all-time to pass for over 3000 yds. and rush over 1000 yds in the same season.

+ 15th in nation as a senior in passing efficiency with a 153.01 rating.

+ 2011 top rushing QB in the nation with 1379 yds.

+ Responsible for 92 TDs at NIU

+ Named MVP of Mid America Conference as a senior

+ Named MVP of MAC championship game 2011

+ Named MVP of Humanitarian Bowl 2010

+ Named MVP of Go Daddy Bowl 2011

+ Owns 30 all-time school records at NIU

+ Has quite a reputation for his photographic memory and ability to engineer wins.

+ I'm trusting Grigson on this one.

[BOTT]

My cat says the Colts can sign her, and she can be a killer backup QB. The mean old men would be too afraid to get close. Rawrrrr

Instant ban

[Poster X]

Unleash the dragon.

Good old Sexy Rexy. He is a Hoosier if I'm not mistakenn so I reckon he is around here somewhere.

[NewColtsFan]

You're a big man in the media. I'm sure you could get a set-up with Nunes.

 

I'm sure he'll be a great back-up to Luck.

 

 

I'm not a big man at all in the media.   My media days are over.   And a set-up with Nunes would never work.

 

He's a great kid,  but a horrible quarterback.    Horrible.   I maybe a Stanford fan,  but I'm not blind to it.

[Tark The Shark]

I hear JaMarcus Russell is back on the market.

[crestmount]

Fitzpatrick would make a capable backup, but only for a backup's price--if he wants too much stick with Chandler.  Despite some of the doubters, Chandler would still be better than a few starting QB's from last season

[mvbighead]

Big deal?  ~3 million per season for a QB isn't that large.

 

As for Stanton, this is probably the best opportunity he'll ever have to start.  If the Cards are wise, they won't reach for a QB in the 1st (Geno could make sense, but otherwise, most don't grade that high).  If they pass on 1st round CBs, and actually give him a shot, he could surprise people.

 

I do think Kolb is all but gone there.  He's not Arians' guy, and he is paid like a starter when he hasn't done much.

[Callie]

Instant ban

I was just trying to make light of it all. Cats rule.

[BOTT]

I was just trying to make light of it all. Cats rule.

I know...I was just joking. Just don't become old weird cat lady.....

[Callie]

I know...I was just joking. Just don't become old weird cat lady.....

I think I am already a weird cat lady, just not old yet.

 

Back on topic, I just hope we have a decent backup. I don't want another Paintergate.