New Backup QB talk (MERGE)

[Patrick Miller]

Of the choices available in free agency I’d say…….draft a qb.

[Colts1324]

Huntley, Winston, & Tannehill are all available. I wouldn’t be surprised if we wait a few days to let the market cool down & sign whoever is left of the 3.

[chad72]

3 minutes ago, Colts1324 said:

Huntley, Winston, & Tannehill are all available. I wouldn’t be surprised if we wait a few days to let the market cool down & sign whoever is left of the 3.

 

Yes, and if nothing else, if it is just a few games, Joshua Dobbs would be fine for me. But hopefully it is not for more than 2 or 3 games.

[Dingus McGirt]

I understand the perceived value of a having a veteran in the QB room - I really do.  That said, I'm tired of the carousel of mediocrity - all these non-starting-quality veterans constantly bouncing around and milking the cow. The Colts had a pretty darn good veteran last season...and still missed the playoffs.  Keep Sam and draft QB3 in the mid-rounds.  JMO.

 

[richard pallo]

28 minutes ago, Colts1324 said:

Huntley, Winston, & Tannehill are all available. I wouldn’t be surprised if we wait a few days to let the market cool down & sign whoever is left of the 3.

No worries for me at backup.  More pressing matters to address.

[IndyD4U]

No way do I want to draft a backup QB. Richardson needs a veteran presence in that room. 

[GoColts8818]

2 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

No worries for me at backup.  More pressing matters to address.

Until Richardson gets hurt and everyone yells bloody murder at Ballard for not having a quality backup and not learning from other times the starter has been hurt.

54 minutes ago, Patrick Miller said:

Of the choices available in free agency I’d say…….draft a qb.

Not a great plan to have a rookie backing up a QB who is in his second year and having missed most of last season.

[Jack86]

Unless Tannehil wants a starting spot, maybe we take a shot with him. He feels like a Ballard guy. 
 

Go Colts.
 

 

[Patrick Miller]

1 hour ago, GoColts8818 said:

Until Richardson gets hurt and everyone yells bloody murder at Ballard for not having a quality backup and not learning from other times the starter has been hurt.

Not a great plan to have a rookie backing up a QB who is in his second year and having missed most of last season.

Perhaps but if AR goes down do you really think we will get very far anyway with the free agent qbs that are available?

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Looks like Sam will again be the backup next season. Is everyone forget he was actually the backup last season.

[NewColtsFan]

3 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Looks like Sam will again be the backup next season. Dodd everyone forget he was actually the backup last season.

Sam was QB3 last season at the start.   He was QB2 once AR went down.   It was not ideal.   Just because he was QB2 last season doesn’t necessarily mean it’s what the Colts want this season. 

[#12.]

The CFL MVP is available.

[#12.]

Given what we saw with Richardson last year, backup QB should be a high priority.  Hopefully, backup QB isn't in Ballard's revolving blindspot in 2024.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

9 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

Sam was QB3 last season at the start.   He was QB2 once AR went down.   It was not ideal.   Just because he was QB2 last season doesn’t necessarily mean it’s what the Colts want this season. 

He was still Minshew backup. Ballard never went and signed anyone when Richardson got hurt. All the backup options are now signed elsewhere.

[#12.]

With Sam, I would love to hear what Steichen thinks of him.  If, in recent months, the local media has asked him one question about Sam, I don't remember it.  

[1959Colts]

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-jameis-winston-agrees-to-one-year-deal-with-browns

Jameis Winston agrees to one-year deal with Brows.

 

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-marcus-mariota-to-sign-with-commanders

Report: Marcus Mariota to sign with Commanders

[NewColtsFan]

16 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

He was still Minshew backup. Ballard never went and signed anyone when Richardson got hurt. All the backup options are now signed elsewhere.

No.  Not all.  Brissett, Huntley,  Dobbs, and still several others.  I saw a list late last night.    
 

Now it’s possible that Steichen thinks that Sam will be fine as QB.   Possible.  And maybe Steichen has an eye on drafting a new QB3 on Day 3.    That’s also possible. 
 

We won’t know until Day 2 or 3 of the draft.  I’d guess day 3.

[1959Colts]

Just now, NewColtsFan said:

No.  Not all.  Brissett, Huntley,  Dobbs, and still several others.  I saw a list late last night.    
 

Now it’s possible that Steichen thinks that Sam will be fine as QB.   Possible.  And maybe Steichen has an eye on drafting a new QB3 on Day 3.    That’s also possible. 
 

We won’t know until Day 2 or 3 of the draft.   I’d guess day 3.   

Brissett signed with NE

[Mike06181]

Flacco?

[1959Colts]

I don't want any of these vets. I'd rather they roll with Sam and draft a good QB early

[1959Colts]

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[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

19 minutes ago, #12. said:

With Sam, I would love to hear what Steichen thinks of him.  If, in recent months, the local media has asked him one question about Sam, I don't remember it.  

They haven’t. He might actually suceed in a Steichen RPO offense.

Winston and Mariota are off the board.  Tyler Huntley is abott the only one out there still.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Options left. Drew Loxk might not be a bad option.

 

 

[NewColtsFan]

11 minutes ago, 1959Colts said:

I don't want any of these vets. I'd rather they roll with Sam and draft a good QB early

You want to draft a good QB early to sit on the bench all year and likely never play?   

[cdgacoltsfan]

4 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Options left. Drew Loxk might not be a bad option.

 

 

Tannehill or Lock. Ballard needs to make a move or two . I'm laying here recovering from retina detachment surgery and need some positive news .

[jvan1973]

15 minutes ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

Tannehill or Lock. Ballard needs to make a move or two . I'm laying here recovering from retina detachment surgery and need some positive news .

Well,   your retina is no longer detached.  That's pretty good news

[Crunked]

I thought the NFL script dictated we sign Ryan Tanne"THRILL" (lol)  .....Tyrod and Jacoby Brissett already off that list as JB signed with the Pats....... 

[Superman]

1 hour ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Options left. Drew Loxk might not be a bad option.

 

 

 

I don't want Dobbs. I happened to actually watch the guy play last year, and he was worse than I think people realize.

 

I'd consider Drew Lock, but I think the best fit from that list is Tannehill. Huntley would be a nice backup, but if we need someone to play for a few games, I'd rather have Tannehill. And then maybe keep in mind that the Falcons and Giants might be considering moving off of Daniel Jones and Desmond Ridder.

 

I'm a Steichen believer, and I think any of these guys would benefit from being coached by him.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Maybe Colts could. Ring back Wentz.🫣

[Patrick Miller]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Maybe Colts could. Ring back Wentz.🫣

Irsay wouldn’t have it.  If I had to pick a FA qb I’d  prob bring in Tannehill.

[NewColtsFan]

13 minutes ago, Superman said:

 

I don't want Dobbs. I happened to actually watch the guy play last year, and he was worse than I think people realize.

 

I'd consider Drew Lock, but I think the best fit from that list is Tannehill. Huntley would be a nice backup, but if we need someone to play for a few games, I'd rather have Tannehill. And then maybe keep in mind that the Falcons and Giants might be considering moving off of Daniel Jones and Desmond Ridder.

 

I'm a Steichen believer, and I think any of these guys would benefit from being coached by him.

Tannehill is easily the best.   He’s also easily the most expensive and likely looking for a better opportunity than the Colts can give him.  

[cjwhiskers]

In my opinion finding a VET that can help ARs progress should be the biggest priority. Finding one that can win games in a pinch should be the second priority. 

[Superman]

2 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

Tannehill is easily the best.   He’s also easily the most expensive and likely looking for a better opportunity than the Colts can give him.  

 

I guess we'll see. I wonder if Minshew and Darnold kind of stole his thunder, and if the remaining teams who need starters will be looking for younger players. Even the Pats went with Brissett, who's five years younger. 

 

And as far as backup spots go, I think the Colts would be considered a decent opportunity, because Richardson's ability to stay healthy is still in question. But that's JMO.

[stitches]

Is Drew Lock much/any better than Sam Ehlinger? 

[stitches]

16 minutes ago, Patrick Miller said:

Irsay wouldn’t have it.  If I had to pick a FA qb I’d  prob bring in Tannehill.

I was going to say - you guys really want to kill Jim, don't you?  

[AKB]

Did Brissett get signed? I think he would be a good leader for AR

[Dingus McGirt]

2 hours ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Options left. Drew Loxk might not be a bad option.

 

 

Pass x6

[#12.]

With Tannehill, you would be in roughly the same position you were with Minshew.  If Richardson is out four games, Tannehill could split them.  If Richardson is out for the season, you could go 9-8, maybe 10-7, if things go right.

[Superman]

24 minutes ago, stitches said:

Is Drew Lock much/any better than Sam Ehlinger? 

 

Much? Not sure. But I think he does literally everything better than Ehlinger. 

 

Edit: He gone.

 

 

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 hours ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Looks like Sam will again be the backup next season. Is everyone forget he was actually the backup last season.

If that is the case we will be picking in the top 3 if AR goes down early.