Report: Colts trying to get Jason Campbell out of retirement

[Superman]

He played for Chud in Cleveland two years ago. Makes sense.

 

Per source, Colts are trying to lure QB Jason Campbell to unretire. He played for Browns the year Rob Chudzinski was the team's head coach.

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk)

November 11, 2015

[Dustin]

This was actually my first thought when we were trying to figure out who was going to backup Hass. I doubt he comes out of retirement though.

[Rhane19]

i'd say let him stay retired...  It didn't work for us with Kerry Collins

(although it did help us net Luck in the draft)

[HungarianColtsFan]

I'm not a fan of this. Kerry Collins was also lured out of retirement...

 

On the other hand there are no decent QBs available as backup. In the end Tebow will land with us. Urrgghhh... I like the guy anyway.

[MTC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video/CSxBKMUW4AADMb8.mp4

[TKnight24]

[ColtsLegacy]

Charlie Whitehurst

[Patrick Miller]

Jason Campbell???? Man i hope that isn't true. The guy wasnt that good when he was in the league.

[HarryTheCat]

Just hoping and praying that Grigson doesn't give away next year's first round pick for something like RGIII. 

[ColtsBlueFL]

If we're trying to recruit QB's that will not come out of retirement anyway, then I vote for Kyle Orton.  Then he can show up, says he's going to a meeting and never return - ever again.

 

His "Good Will Hunting" ending part deux.

 

http://www.businessinsider.com/kyle-orton-retires-2014-12

[Superman]

Just hoping and praying that Grigson doesn't give away next year's first round pick for something like RGIII.

You know the trade deadline has passed, right?

[Superman]

For people comparing Campbell to Kerry Collins, just stop please.

[TKnight24]

Just hoping and praying that Grigson doesn't give away next year's first round pick for something like RGIII.

Thankfully he can't cause the trade deadline is passed

[IndySouthsider]

Well if they want to lure retired players Jake Locker was at least talented. Albeit with foolish coaching his whole career.

[AZColt11]

No on Campbell.  Would rather have Tebow.  Maybe doesn't throw the ball as well, but has all the size, toughness, and running ability that Luck has.  Again, we're looking at the backup spot behind Hassy, not the go-to guy.  But Hassy is 40 and isn't as durable as he once was.  They need somebody to spell him if needed.

[jvan1973]

Jason Campbell???? Man i hope that isn't true. The guy wasnt that good when he was in the league.

Guess what, all the good qbs are currently on teams

[BullsColtsFan1]

Just hoping and praying that Grigson doesn't give away next year's first round pick for something like RGIII. 

How about he gives it up for RGIII next year?  Then we will have a quality back up

[Dark_Indy]

I'm not a fan of this. Kerry Collins was also lured out of retirement...

 

On the other hand there are no decent QBs available as backup. In the end Tebow will land with us. Urrgghhh... I like the guy anyway.

 

Honestly, I wouldn't hate it. At least Tebow wouldn't have any disciplinary issues like some of the other players we've signed mid year. 

[Dark_Indy]

How about he gives it up for RGIII next year?  Then we will have a quality back up

 

How many picks have teams already spent on RGIII?

[TKnight24]

No on Campbell. Would rather have Tebow. Maybe doesn't throw the ball as well, but has all the size, toughness, and running ability that Luck has. Again, we're looking at the backup spot behind Hassy, not the go-to guy. But Hassy is 40 and isn't as durable as he once was. They need somebody to spell him if needed.

We sign Tebow I'm getting on Madden & running a college offense with Tebow as my franchise QB

[Valpo2004]

Well if they want to lure retired players Jake Locker was at least talented. Albeit with foolish coaching his whole career.

 

Been out of the game for a couple years now hasn't he?

 

A guy who retires that young has probably made up his mind more then a guy who retired because he doesn't think he has any more options left.

[The Peytonator]

I'd bring in Josh Freeman for a workout. I seem to recall him being pretty solid for the Bucs a few years ago, but terrible coaching, and high turnover/zero consistency on the coaching staff really screwed him over destroying his career. I've heard he wants to make a comeback and he'd at least be about 100 times better than Bryan Bennett.

[Coltman51]

so what is Curtis Painter doing at this point in time?         

 

 

Bring Jeff George out of retirement.           or how about big Brett Farve

[Vinatieri4]

I'm sure the main reason was because he could pick up the offense well. However, I would much rather Brady Quinn lol

[Coltsfanman1953]

Bring Jeff George out of retirement. or how about big Brett Farve

I saw Brett throw a perfect pass to his dog on a Tommy Copper commercial, so he must be in football shape... right.

[csmopar]

Well if they want to lure retired players Jake Locker was at least talented. Albeit with foolish coaching his whole career.

Shoot if we're gonna shoot for old guys, why not Marino or Farve

[AZColt11]

Elway

[lennymoore24]

Jason Campbell has never been even an average QB. I would rather see Kellen Moore who is a little bit more unknown but is very good managing the game.

[Qwiz]

Bring Jeff George out of retirement. or how about big Brett Farve

I saw Brett throw a perfect pass to his dog on a Tommy Copper commercial, so he must be in football shape... right.

Brett Favre? Automatic QB controversy lol.

[Nadine]

If we're trying to recruit QB's that will not come out of retirement anyway, then I vote for Kyle Orton.  Then he can show up, says he's going to a meeting and never return - ever again.

 

His "Good Will Hunting" ending part deux.

 

http://www.businessinsider.com/kyle-orton-retires-2014-12

[-JJ-]

How many QBs do they carry?

If its only 2 then ya need a backup for the backup now starter. SOP

[BullsColtsFan1]

How many picks have teams already spent on RGIII?

Exactly!  One more won't hurt right?

[ReMeDy]

Charlie Whitehurst

 

You mean Football Jesus? I don't know this Charlie Whitehurst you speak of.

[OffensivelyPC]

Oh Nadine, you hvae made my day!  LOL

[ColtsLegacy]

You mean Football Jesus? I don't know this Charlie Whitehurst you speak of.

You mean Clipboard Jesus?

[ColtsBlueFL]

Awesome!

 

 

Kyle Orton  QB  , well used to be...

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

Cool with that, hopefully he doesn't play!

[ColtRider]

Shoot if we're gonna shoot for old guys, why not Marino or Farve

How about Tom Matte if he's still alive and kicking?

[JColts72]

Bert jones is better then campbell

[Superman]

Jason Campbell has never been even an average QB. I would rather see Kellen Moore who is a little bit more unknown but is very good managing the game.

 

Jason Campbell was the epitome of an average QB, with talent to be more. He always played on bad teams with bad coaching and bad management. 

 

He would be an ideal backup QB, and is probably better than anyone else that's available right now.