Colts reportedly sign Matt Hasselbeck (update)

[Andy]

I was pretty happy with Harnish, but if the Colts get Hasselbeck for cheap, that would be very good too.

 

He would bring:

- Veteran insight

- Mentor role

- Solid backup if ever Luck goes down

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2013/03/18/tennessee-titans-matt-hasselbeck/1997661/

 

 

[BlueShoe]

"According to USA Today’s Mike Garafolo and Jim Wyatt of the Tennesseean, Hasselbeck is “already in discussions” with the Colts after being cut by the Titans earlier this afternoon."

[Jules]

I would like this move.

[Flash7]

He could also provide insight when we play the Titans. That's always good to have.

[GoColts8818]

Great move IMO. He would be like an added QB coach for Luck too. Love it I hope it happens.

[Dustin]

He could also provide insight when we play the Titans. That's always good to have.

As if we need that.

[John Waylon]

Eh, I guess.

[BlueShoe]

This is much better than not having an option if Luck missed some time.

[Qwiz]

That idea didn't work out too well with Locker...But congrats anyway. ;)

[Flash7]

As if we need that.

The funny part is that their offense doesn't scare me. Their defense however....

 

I think that of all of the teams that we played, the Titan's put the worst beating on Luck. They seamed to be in his face as soon as the ball was snapped on every play. We actually played horribly against them in both games.

[corgi]

I'm fine with this. He has been around, and seen pretty much everything, that will be great for Andrew.

[trueblueblood]

If we sign him, how are we going to get this "whopper" receiver?

[MTC]

Inb4 the Colts sign him for a 4 year 24 million dollar deal.

 

[Mitch]

Hope it's cheap. But I'm cool with the move, he would be a good guy for the locker room. I like Harnish as well, but we had 3 Qbs on roster last year, I expect the same this year. 

[CR91]

harnish your giving up 8

[Nobody]

If we sign him, how are we going to get this "whopper" receiver?

Guess we either

1. Don't.

Or

2. Cut even more space

[Colts20593]

Good deal for both parties. Solid backup, good help for Andrew to break down other teams.

He wants a ring, hope we give it to him

[lollygagger8]

Better than Kerry Collins! Lol

[PrincetonTiger]

Guess we either

1. Don't.

Or

2. Cut even more space

The Colts could also rework a few contracts to free up space

[PrincetonTiger]

According to NFL.com the Colts could be in a bit of a competition for MH

[John Waylon]

According to NFL.com the Colts could be in a bit of a competition for MH

Then I say we back out pretty quick.

 

We don't need him.

[Superman]

Better than Kerry Collins! Lol

 

I had hoped in 2011 that we would grab Hasselbeck once he left the Seahawks. If we had him instead of Collins and Painter, I believe we would have won a good 4-6 games.

 

Imagine the effect that would have had. According to Irsay, we'd have kept Manning, but we would have had a top ten pick in a pretty strong draft. I don't know what happens to Polian and Caldwell, but if we replaced them with Grigson and Pagano like we did, a lot would have changed with our team in 2012. No Freeney, maybe Wayne, probably no Mathis, still would have released, Brackett, Clark, Addai and Bullitt, so there's still about $25-35m in dead cap space. But we still would have had a good amount of cap space this year, plus a complement of draft picks.

 

Mixed feelings, for sure.

[Superman]

Then I say we back out pretty quick.

 

We don't need him.

 

Just because there's interest doesn't mean there will be a bidding war.

[Superman]

The Colts could also rework a few contracts to free up space

 

We still have a substantial amount of cap space.

[jtrester]

This could be a solid move.  Hasselbeck is a strong vet.  Not only can he help Luck, but I think he could be a great influence on Harnish.

 

As for the WR...who said trading involved only draft picks.  We could pick up space by trading a poo contract with a pick!

[weslo1812]

So if we make this happen would that eliminate the idea of this trade since Hasselback will be taking up more money. Plus we gotta save for the draft.

[IndyColtScout]

About time we steal somebody from the Titans after years of them taking ours.

[FanFromtheWasteland]

Oh God not this again.  Another over the hill Titans QB………………..really?

[NewColtsFan]

To me,   Hasselback is the dream back-up!      He's the poster-child for great back-up.

 

A pro's-pro.   Happy to back-up at this stage of his career.    But could step in and wins games if called upon.

 

A great set of eyes to help Luck see things.   A wealth of experience to share with Andrew.

 

On and on.    I was delighted to see us connected on NFL.com with Hasselback...   and I'm beyond thrilled to hear that USA Today thinks we're the leader!

 

After a horrible weekend as a Colt's fan,  THIS is the best news of the day!    By far!!

[lollygagger8]

I had hoped in 2011 that we would grab Hasselbeck once he left the Seahawks. If we had him instead of Collins and Painter, I believe we would have won a good 4-6 games.

 

Imagine the effect that would have had. According to Irsay, we'd have kept Manning, but we would have had a top ten pick in a pretty strong draft. I don't know what happens to Polian and Caldwell, but if we replaced them with Grigson and Pagano like we did, a lot would have changed with our team in 2012. No Freeney, maybe Wayne, probably no Mathis, still would have released, Brackett, Clark, Addai and Bullitt, so there's still about $25-35m in dead cap space. But we still would have had a good amount of cap space this year, plus a complement of draft picks.

 

Mixed feelings, for sure.

No kidding.....sometimes I feel blessed we had Curtis the Turdis

[TKnight24]

If Bruce Arians was still here, I'd hate this move. But sense that was Luck's Mentor who is now in ARI, I don't mind this move. I just hope Hasselbeck is prepared to play the Jim Sorgi/Curtis Painter role. And understands the only time he'll touch the field is in preseason

[NewColtsFan]

So if we make this happen would that eliminate the idea of this trade since Hasselback will be taking up more money. Plus we gotta save for the draft.

 

 

I don't think you have to worry that the Hasselback contract is going to cost us some desired FA or trade partner.

 

The front office has already factored a proper back-up salary into their plan.     This should not be a problem.

[BlueShoe]

Oh God not this again.  Another over the hill Titans QB………………..really?

 

Queue up the Deion Sanders Mathias comments. lol

[Superman]

Oh God not this again.  Another over the hill Titans QB………………..really?

 

It always amuses me when someone makes some obscure connection between two players and concludes that, because one didn't work out well, the other won't either.

[trueblueblood]

Then I say we back out pretty quick.

We don't need him.

I agree, we don't need to overpay for a backup qb when we have many other needs

[GoColts8818]

Then I say we back out pretty quick.

 

We don't need him.

Which is what people spent years saying about paying for a good back up while Peyton was hurt and then Peyton got hurt and people called for and got Polian's head for not having a good back up for Manning. 

[weslo1812]

I don't think you have to worry that the Hasselback contract is going to cost us some desired FA or trade partner.

The front office has already factored a proper back-up salary into their plan. This should not be a problem.

Yeah your probably right.

[PrincetonTiger]

We still have a substantial amount of cap space.

agreed

 

I was thinking about McAfee's Franchise tender

[Dark Superman]

I always wanted David Carr as our backup.

[dbrownbomber]

would be a great sign now just bring on that new wide out.