Dan Orlovsky Set For Tampa Switch

[OllyDawes]

Being reported that Dan-O is off to Tampa on a one year deal.

Bit disappointed, thought he'd shown enough to suggest he could be a good backup to Luck. Leaves another hole too - who should be the new backup?

[CCH]

Hmm maybe Tim Tebow lol.

[chad72]

Being reported that Dan-O is off to Tampa on a one year deal.

Bit disappointed, thought he'd shown enough to suggest he could be a good backup to Luck. Leaves another hole too - who should be the new backup?

One of the Redskins QBs, Rex Grossman or John Beck would be fine as a backup

[HungarianColtsFan]

No "Sexy Rexy" pleeeaaaaas!!!!!!!!

[OllyDawes]

One of the Redskins QBs, Rex Grossman or John Beck would be fine as a backup

As it stands, I had Shaun Hill, Grossman, Leinart, Brady Quinn etc on the list...but maybe Kyle Orton? Long shot but we tried to get him last season...

[CR91]

shaun hill is a good backup

[chad72]

No "Sexy Rexy" pleeeaaaaas!!!!!!!!

It is a backup job!!! He is definitely better than Painter, dont ya think?

Matt Leinart was already cut, would you have Leinart over Grossman then? Grossman at least has more starting experience.

[icf]

Quinn......especially if Manning were to end up in Denver....although I'd rather have kept Dan O., as I would prefer a b/u who's been in the league for awhile and has started before.

[CCH]

Brady Quinn, Shaun Hill and Chad Henne would be good options.

[HungarianColtsFan]

It is a backup job!!! He is definitely better than Painter, dont ya think?

Matt Leinart was already cut, would you have Leinart over Grossman then? Grossman at least has more starting experience.

Perhaps Grossman would seek a starter job first, so I don't think he would say "Yes" to us.

I don't think Painter is the gauge for a backup QB.

Anyway, Dan-O receives a starter job?

[Boiler_Colt]

Kyle Orton? Since we've done so well with Purdue QB's in the past.

[shakedownstreet]

we already have the future hall of famer trevor vittatoe on the roster

[Coltman51]

A little surprised they didn't keep him but not dissappointed or upset. They just signed a rookie from last year. DO NOT WANT GROSSMAN. Too inconsistant and full of himself, don't want Diva Tebow either and don't think he would want to be backup to a new rookie. Have to think about who might fit the bill in case of emergency we hope doesn't occur this coming year or anytime soon.

[chad72]

Perhaps Grossman would seek a starter job first, so I don't think he would say "Yes" to us.

I don't think Painter is the gauge for a backup QB.

Anyway, Dan-O receives a starter job?

No, he is a backup to Josh Freeman .

[chad72]

we already have the future hall of famer trevor vittatoe on the roster

LOL, so true!!! Where is Trevor's buddy, is he still around?

[swifty1812]

Could you imagine the ramifications if we get Orton as a backup?????

There would not be a force in the NFL able to combat the Instant "NeckBeard" winnage that the Colts would have with a QB combo of Luck/Orton.

[chad72]

Could you imagine the ramifications if we get Orton as a backup?????

There would not be a force in the NFL able to combat the Instant "NeckBeard" winnage that the Colts would have with a QB combo of Luck/Orton.

Heard Cowboys are very interested in him.

In that case, we can take Jon Kitna .

[Coltman51]

Vittatoe- like his stat from college, had to do a little searching to find him. May be a bit premature on Hall of Fame since he hasn;t snapped a ball in NFL. But am anxious to see him work and perform, sounds like a good fit down the road and good safety valve if they give him some snaps and practice time to develop.

[Andy]

Have fun Danny-O, it's been real!

[HOFClipboardHolder]

I think they're going to bring in someone who knows the Whisenhunt/Arians offense

[Ohio Colt]

That stinks. I wanted him back as well.

I think Brady Quinn is a guy we need to consider.

[HungarianColtsFan]

I wouldn't eliminate the chance of Dan-O remaining a Colt.

[KeyserSoza]

Dan O is nothing anyway. Buh-Bye. Bring in Henne or Shaun Hill

[Superman]

As it stands, I had Shaun Hill, Grossman, Leinart, Brady Quinn etc on the list...but maybe Kyle Orton? Long shot but we tried to get him last season...

Matt Hasselbeck may wind up being available, but would probably be more costly than all those guys, and is probably looking for a starting spot. But he'd be the perfect mentor type veteran if he's willing to accept sitting on the bench. Doubt he's ready for that at this point though. He can still compete for a starting spot on a team that hasn't named their starter yet.

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

Being reported that Dan-O is off to Tampa on a one year deal.

Bit disappointed, thought he'd shown enough to suggest he could be a good backup to Luck. Leaves another hole too - who should be the new backup?

AGREE

[JSChicago]

It is a backup job!!! He is definitely better than Painter, dont ya think?

Well, if that's your only criteria, I'd be happy to be the backup QB, but if I ever need to go into the game someone has to hold my cigar and my beer until I get back.

[vinatierifan4]

Good to see him get a job, hopefully the colts won't have to use a backup QB this year, and for years to come.

[presto123]

Orton signed a three year deal with the Cowboys.

[BleedingBlue]

I met both Leinart and Young at the colliseaum. I remember thinking they were the "best College QBs to come out of a draft in a decade".

And now are both career backups.

I liked Dan. Thought he made some good passes. Too bad.

[jvan1973]

Jack Trudeau

[RGIII]

No "Sexy Rexy" pleeeaaaaas!!!!!!!!

Rex would make for a fine backup. You never want to lose your starting QB but at least Rex has the capacity to win games of his own accord (i.e., without having to be completely carried by his team - few backup QBs can do that). You just don't want him in there for the long haul because his propensity for turnovers really takes a toll.

I'd definitely take him over Leinart, who remains one of the most limited QBs I've ever seen.

Perhaps Grossman would seek a starter job first, so I don't think he would say "Yes" to us.

There's no way anyone offers Grossman a starting job.

[presto123]

Jeff George is STILL waiting by the phone.

[MR. Blueblood]

Brady Quinn, you could prob get him for cheap, and he has the ND connection so you could keep some of the homers happy.

[DILLIGAFER]

Being reported that Dan-O is off to Tampa on a one year deal.

Bit disappointed, thought he'd shown enough to suggest he could be a good backup to Luck. Leaves another hole too - who should be the new backup?

this belongs in the GENERAL SECTION!

[funktacious2]

Let us pray we don't need to use a back up this year. I can foresee our depth at QB being even worse this year.

[oldunclemark]

Being reported that Dan-O is off to Tampa on a one year deal.

Bit disappointed, thought he'd shown enough to suggest he could be a good backup to Luck. Leaves another hole too - who should be the new backup?

This is disappointing.

Danny O stepped up in tough times,..

[coltsfansince65]

Isn't Kerry Collins recovered enough to bring him back????????