Rams need a QB (Trade Hasslebeck?)

[Happy2BeHere]

This thought crossed my mind seriously...but then I think crap, it's nice to have a backup who's not Curtis Painter or Jim Sorgi for a change....but what if you got something decent for him would you do it?

[Gavin]

Nope, if for some unfortunate reason Luck were to get injured then we would be screwed

[PrincetonTiger]

No

[csmopar]

BIG FAT H..E Double hockey sticks NO!!!

[lollygagger8]

If Harnish came in as backup, I might vomit a tiny bit less than the Curtis Painter season ....but not by much. 

[Guest TeamLoloJones]

This thought crossed my mind seriously...but then I think crap, it's nice to have a backup who's not Curtis Painter or Jim Sorgi for a change....but what if you got something decent for him would you do it?

I think the Rams should take this "opportunity" to tank the rest of the season.  Get Bridgewater or Clowney, and they also have the Redskins #1 pick.

[Danfish98]

If they were crazy enough to give us a decent WR in return I'd say go for it.  No way that happens though.

[OffensivelyPC]

Assuming we got any offers at all, what we would receive for Hasselbeck woudln't be worth it.  We'd be lucky to get a 6th rounder given his age.  Besides, with the injury bug that's been going around, we have to be prepared.

[GoColts8818]

What WRs do the Rams have...

[HungarianColtsFan]

No way! We need a backup QB.

[Warhorse]

no

[Smonroe]

What WRs do the Rams have...

 

My question exactly.  Developmental types, no clear #1.

 

I wouldn't mind taking a run at Nicks, they aren't going to re-sign him anyway.

 

The real question is - who do we bring up?  Whalen?

[Indygal1218]

Uh-uh, no way, no how. If something happens to Luck, the Colts have NO shot with Chandler Harnish.

[colts8718]

My question exactly.  Developmental types, no clear #1.

 

I wouldn't mind taking a run at Nicks, they aren't going to re-sign him anyway.

 

The real question is - who do we bring up?  Whalen?

Nicks is always hurt not worth it

[In Luck We Trust]

Rams are supposedly talking about Tebow anyway. atleast that is what they said on NFL AM. and if the redskins want their first round pick back they could easily ship Cousins to St.Louis for their return of the first pick. a few NFL GM's said he is worth the pick. only question is would they gamble on RG3 knee to do such a thing? only way we get another WR is prob more then likely through FA or we stick with what we have. either way Wayne's injury may hurt us later in the season. and to think we still have undefeated KC left on our schedule also. 

[Happy2BeHere]

Rams are supposedly talking about Tebow anyway. atleast that is what they said on NFL AM. and if the redskins want their first round pick back they could easily ship Cousins to St.Louis for their return of the first pick. a few NFL GM's said he is worth the pick. only question is would they gamble on RG3 knee to do such a thing? only way we get another WR is prob more then likely through FA or we stick with what we have. either way Wayne's injury may hurt us later in the season. and to think we still have undefeated KC left on our schedule also. 

 

Yea I don't see Cousins going anywhere...they saw how much they needed him without RGIII and especially now given the knee repair and probable worries.

 

Glad we have a decent backup myself.

[HtownColt]

Pro football talk said Hassleback was retiring after this season

[jvan1973]

Nope, if for some unfortunate reason Luck were to get injured then we would be screwed

we would be screwed even with matt.

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Hasselbeck has lost a step/ 

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

we would be screwed even with matt.

this is something people don't get about a backup qb. 

[arkana04]

Pro football talk said Hassleback was retiring after this season

Patty Mac had him on his show and matt said he wants to finish his two year deal then retire. 

[HtownColt]

Patty Mac had him on his show and matt said he wants to finish his two year deal then retire.

Well yea that might have been it, it said 2014 season, got confused if it was the 2013-2014 season or the 2014-2015 season

[Bluefire4]

If they gave something we couldn't refuse...

[Guest TeamLoloJones]

If they gave something we couldn't refuse...

Janoris Jenkins?...I'd do that trade.

[cm43sports]

Janoris Jenkins?...I'd do that trade.

You and me both

[pacolts56]

Hasselbeck has lost a step/ 

He's lost an entire flight of stairs...but he's still one of the better backups in the NFL.

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

He's lost an entire flight of stairs...but he's still one of the better backups in the NFL.

in preeasons from what i saw i disagree.

[pacolts56]

in preeasons from what i saw i disagree.

Well....a backup is a backup for a reason.

 

But he'd give us a puncher's chance against a lot, not all, but a lot of NFL teams compared to many other backups....and he's a good sounding board for Luck. Hopefully, we'll never need to find out.

[NWGirl227]

no thanks. it's not that i'm worried about Andrew getting hurt, but i like him having an experienced guy like Hasselbeck around from which to learn. sure, i'd be the first to say of all the young quarterbacks, Andrew is the one who does not need that. on the other hand, i think every young quarterback can benefit from it. don't make that trade.

[esmort]

The Rams aren't giving up anything for a Hasselbeck or any other high priced back up.  How is that in their best interest?  Odds are they aren't going to playoffs regardless so all they would be doing is paying for a lower draft pick.

 

Hasselbeck's value to the Colt's is not that if Luck goes down with a season ending injury. I doubt the organization thinks he is going to step in and take us deep into the playoffs/Superbowl if Luck goes down with a season ending injury.  Hasselbeck's value is in a short term injury to Luck... if he had to come in to finish a game or even a 2-3 game stretch hes gives us a competitive chance to stay in playoff contention or in postseason Superbowl contention.

[southwest1]

Nope, if for some unfortunate reason Luck were to get injured then we would be screwed

 

 

No way! We need a backup QB.

Precisely, don't dismiss the value in possessing a quality backup. As long as Matt's back holds up, he can win games right now. I realize Reggie Wayne is out, but let's not doing anything rash & shortsighted here. 

[southwest1]

we would be screwed even with matt.

I don't know Jvan. With a solid line & a clean pocket, Matthew can still move the chains. Age is Hasselbeck's biggest knock against him not the ability to win. Yes, mobility matters & he isn't light on his feet, but so does leadership, experience, & confidence in the huddle. This isn't Kerry Collins in INDY 2.0 JMO. 

[southwest1]

Well....a backup is a backup for a reason.

 

But he'd give us a puncher's chance against a lot, not all, but a lot of NFL teams compared to many other backups....and he's a good sounding board for Luck. Hopefully, we'll never need to find out.

Another excellent point PAC56! All young QBs go through some form of adversity during the season, or a pot hole in the road, Matthew can keep Andrew focused & reassured on the task at hand: Taking the AFC South Division Title away from the Houston Texans.  

[southwest1]

Hasselbeck has lost a step/ 

I really don't think Matthew Hasselbeck needs "special accommodations" just quite yet Gabriel. Just Kidding! Grigs signed him to a 2 year contract not a 4 year one. 

 

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

I really don't think Matthew Hasselbeck needs "special accommodations" just quite yet Gabriel. Just Kidding! Grigs signed him to a 2 year contract not a 4 year one. 

 

By step I hope you all know i don't really mean mobility... More Ability wise, he just didn't seem like he had it this preseason. Proabbly due to lack of snaps or something like that.