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Hardly surprising.  Locker is a borderline starter/backup even when healthy . . . and the bigger problem with him is that he's almost never healthy.

 

That I'm afraid is going to hurt him.  His talent would be great as backup player but since you usually only carry one backup QB you don't want your 1 backup QB getting hurt that easy.

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Just think about that draft, and how lucky the colts were in that draft. After Cam Newton 1st, Blaine Gabbert was 6th I believe, Locker 8th, and Ponder went with the 12th pick. Think how nice it has been the last few years to play Gabbert and Locker twice a year. In fairness, we really did not face Locker twice a year, he was always hurt. Still, becides Cam, in the first round bust after bust, and two in the AFC South. The second round was the place to be with Dalton and Kaepernick. Not sure how good or great either will be, but they are not busts.

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We need a good backup next year......HMMMM......I wonder out loud...a new thread?

 

I'll shoot you down right there.  As far as talent I like Locker as a backup. 

 

But I don't want a backup that get's injured constantly.  This guy can't seem to be able to string together 4 games without getting hurt. 

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I'll shoot you down right there.  As far as talent I like Locker as a backup. 

 

But I don't want a backup that get's injured constantly.  This guy can't seem to be able to string together 4 games without getting hurt. 

No need to shoot down....I was wondering who it may be already...I know...kind of crazy.

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We need a good backup next year......HMMMM......I wonder out loud...a new thread?

I thought you wanted a good backup Brent? haha  I respect the hades out of you man, but Locker isn't that guy even as a backup. Plus, he gets hurt all the time.

 

He would be dirt cheap to pick up yes, but I'm willing to pay more for a quality 2nd string QB. The memory of the pathetic Curtis Painter taught me that a quality #2 really matters. 

 

You do bring up a great point though. We need to start thinking about Matthew Hasselbeck's replacement next year.

 

Go after either Colt McCoy after RG3 comes back or even Rams QB Austin Davis next year 1st IMO. 

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No need to shoot down....I was wondering who it may be already...I know...kind of crazy.

I read ya man. I wasn't trying to slam you BTW. I just don't get a good vibe from Locker. I know; I know you were just brainstorming about some possibilities. I get it. That's why I love you man...Always thinking ahead. 

 

I just don't want to bring back Chandler Harnish again in INDY who is on the Minnesota Vikings roster right now. I want somebody that can win games & stare down the barrel of the pass rush gun & get completions down field & neither Harnish or Locker can do that week in; week out.

 

I'm really impressed with Austin Davis. That kid puts zip on the ball & can take a hit. I just hope Jeff Fisher is stupid enough to cut him loose & we grab him immediately. 

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/12785/austin-davis-gets-it-done-when-needed-most

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Since the front office in Cleveland has no desire to talk about a contract extension for Brian Hoyer, he is another option I'd mull over too. He'd make a capable backup. Not great just decent, which is acceptable to me.

 

I'd still want Austin 1st, but I'll take Brian if we can't secure Davis as my fall back position. 

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https://twitter.com/PaulyGSays/status/524989755797172224

Not sure how reputable said source is though, so take that for what it's worth.

 

 

 

Seems like it's pretty logical. Locker is in his contract year and must be Tenn has decided not to resign him. So at 2-5 and pretty much out of it , you see what the rookie has. If he shows well , you try to develop him, if not you look at QB's early in the 2015 draft. Mettenberger was rated pretty highly but lasted into the 6th round. He did play well in pre season , so will be interesting.

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Two of the other three AFC South teams have benched their quarterbacks, and Fitz is on the hot seat too. Bortles will be good if they build a team around him.

Nelson_Ha-Ha.jpg 

 

 

Fitz may be on the hot seat but who on the Texans is better?  He's probably still the best QB on their roster.  

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To clarify.....I never said I wanted Locker as a backup......I started thinking we will need one......not starting a new thread like I mentioned either.  In fact, I have never liked Locker at all. :dunno:  :scratch:  :thinking:

In retrospect, I falsely assumed that you were inferring under the title of the topic "Jake Locker Benched" that INDY should kick the tires on Locker & bring him in for a workout. My fault not yours. Sorry about that Brent. 

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In retrospect, I falsely assumed that you were inferring under the title of the topic "Jake Locker Benched" that INDY should kick the tires on Locker & bring him in for a workout. My fault not yours. Sorry about that Brent. 

No problem...I think Valpo assumed that as well.  I wonder who WILL back up Luck after we win the Lombardi :)

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I thought you wanted a good backup Brent? haha  I respect the hades out of you man, but Locker isn't that guy even as a backup. Plus, he gets hurt all the time.

 

He would be dirt cheap to pick up yes, but I'm willing to pay more for a quality 2nd string QB. The memory of the pathetic Curtis Painter taught me that a quality #2 really matters. 

 

You do bring up a great point though. We need to start thinking about Matthew Hasselbeck's replacement next year.

 

Go after either Colt McCoy after RG3 comes back or even Rams QB Austin Davis next year 1st IMO. 

I could be wrong but I think Davis will be a starter someplace next year.

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Love your  :blueshoe: confidence & swag my brother!  :rock:

Never lacked that in life Brother.  I admit when I am wrong, and do not flaunt it when I am right....I just want to see good football every week.  I remember back on Colts Direct how 100GFB, you, Jay and Ken used to talk about the big boys up front.  I love the 3/4, and love that we are ranked 3rd in the league.  We just cannot have the number on offense and number one defense can we.  That is greedy.   :funny:

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Never lacked that in life Brother.  I admit when I am wrong, and do not flaunt it when I am right....I just want to see good football every week.  I remember back on Colts Direct how 100GFB, you, Jay and Ken used to talk about the big boys up front.  I love the 3/4, and love that we are ranked 3rd in the league.  We just cannot have the number on offense and number one defense can we.  That is greedy.   :funny:

Yes, you do man up & admit when you make a mistake & you do not gloat either. I agree 100% Gotta love the power pigs in the trenches on both lines baby.

 

Oh yeah. I-N-T-I-M-I-D-A-T-I-O-N is a beautiful thing in football.

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