Right before the Drew Stanton signing, the Colts only had Trevor Vittatoe as the sole QB on the roster. Vittatoe sounds destined to get lots of preseason snaps for the Colts, but doubt he's much more than that. Ok, we all know we're taking a QB with the #1 draft selection, most likely Andrew Luck. So, that solves the starter. Now, the backup. Didn't the Colts just learn from last year how important a quality back up QB is?!!? I had sent a query to the Colts beat writer at The Star the morning before the Drew Stanton trade that the Colts should be looking at some of the vet QBs still available in free agency. Guess they did by trading for Stanton, which would not have occurred had the whole Tebow trade...due oddly enough because of Manning signing with the Broncos.... But, do I feel "good" about our QB situation any more than I did? Hmm. Maybe a little. Stanton did fill in for Detroit admirably last year, so he's not maybe as bad as...the unmentionables.from last year. But, I'd still like to see the Colts have a solid vet to be there for our new rookie starter...I mean Luck. There were rumors that the Colts, or at least, Coach Arians was looking at Leftwich. Not bad, since Arians would know Leftwich from his days in Pittsburgh. But, I'm not completely sold he's the right mentor nor that Stanton is that guy. There are a few, very few, vet QBs still available that could fit the bill. It'll be interesting to see how they play the backup QB spot considering the disaster that played out last year for not giving that position it's due. Looking at other needs/areas for improvement on the roster for the next blog.
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