Colts QB in 2022

[Ironshaft]

My 2 cents...other than Carr....no trading draft picks for a QB. No other one is worth it, IMO.

Specifically, Ryan is too old and not good enough anymore.

[Oldcolt]

I don't know enough about evaluating QBs to have a real rooting interest in any of these guys. I actually trust Ballard to get this one correct. He won't be listening to Reich. Who knows why Reich was so taken with Wentz, I have my opinions but don't know either of them. Whatever it was it made him overlook some huge short comings in the guy. That won't happen this time. I do like someone like Trubisky. He has the physical talent to play in the league. If he wants to turn around his career then Frank is the guy to do it, so I think we would be able to sign him. I am trending towards him because of how vocal his teammates and the organization in general have been about him (in stark contrast to the quietness surrounding Wentz). Now I don't necessarily believe he has become a top QB in his time in Buffalo (not discounting that maybe he has been coached up) but he definitely is a person that is admired and liked as a man. He needed coaching when he came out of collage (only a one year starter) and got Nagy, so there is hope that a good coach could get something out of him. After the putz that was Wentz I would like to have someone who I can pull for and that the organization can get behind. Trubisky seems to be that kind of teammate. I know he is somewhat of a crap shoot but so are all the other available QBs. We are in a world of hurt as an organization right now. It feels like we are at a tipping point to me. Ballard needs all the luck in the world navigating these next few months if we are going to come out of this ok.

[Lov2fish]

I think it is going to be one of 3 guys. Mariota, Sam or Tribisky (SP) Ballard is not going to give up any draft picks for a lateral move of another Wentz (Jimmy G). He got burned and will be very reluctant to do that again. If neither of those are the answer in 2022 you will see him do some maneuvering for draft pick next April where there will be a deeper QB pool coming out of college. This years draft has to many project QB's and no plug and play type.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Lov2fish

I think it is going to be one of 3 guys. Mariota, Sam or Tribisky (SP) Ballard is not going to give up any draft picks for a lateral move of another Wentz (Jimmy G). He got burned and will be very reluctant to do that again. If neither of those are the answer in 2022 you will see him do some maneuvering for draft pick next April where there will be a deeper QB pool coming out of college. This years draft has to many project QB's and no plug and play type.

Then go after Trubisky.

1. Young
2. Coachable: see Buffalo
3. Great destination with a proven line and rb
4. Get creative with the contract, make it a win - win for both parties

[Lov2fish]

Originally Posted by JAFF

Then go after Trubisky.

1. Young
2. Coachable: see Buffalo
3. Great destination with a proven line and rb
4. Get creative with the contract, make it a win - win for both parties

I get nervous seeing highly drafted QB's bouncing from team to team in short time spans. Despite what prognosticators are saying, there is a reason these guys can't take up roots somewhere. We are in QB purgatory and there are no can't miss prospects coming in the near future of the draft. This franchise has definitely been spoiled with QB's in its history. Some teams are lucky to have a once a generation talent, and the Colts have had 3, Unitas, Manning and Luck. Would have had 4 had Bert Jones not get hit with injuries.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Lov2fish

I get nervous seeing highly drafted QB's bouncing from team to team in short time spans. Despite what prognosticators are saying, there is a reason these guys can't take up roots somewhere. We are in QB purgatory and there are no can't miss prospects coming in the near future of the draft. This franchise has definitely been spoiled with QB's in its history. Some teams are lucky to have a once a generation talent, and the Colts have had 3, Unitas, Manning and Luck. Would have had 4 had Bert Jones not get hit with injuries.

I get what you are saying. From where I sit, Turbisky had trouble playing on a screwed up team. In Buffalo, he was productive. He may not have too many bad habits to be coached out of him. If you hit with him, looking is over. Miss with him, well back to the drawing board. Grappalo et al will need to be replaced in 2 years, and they are back on this treadmill.

Turbisky at least has a shot at a future. Get some “old” guy, they are back on the future Qb merry go round.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Lov2fish

I think it is going to be one of 3 guys. Mariota, Sam or Tribisky (SP) Ballard is not going to give up any draft picks for a lateral move of another Wentz (Jimmy G). He got burned and will be very reluctant to do that again. If neither of those are the answer in 2022 you will see him do some maneuvering for draft pick next April where there will be a deeper QB pool coming out of college. This years draft has to many project QB's and no plug and play type.

I disagree that Jimmy is a lateral move

He’s an improvement, he doesn’t turn it over he doesn’t fold in big games and he gets the ball out quick not to mention the playoff experience

[Lov2fish]

Originally Posted by apballin

I disagree that Jimmy is a lateral move

He’s an improvement, he doesn’t turn it over he doesn’t fold in big games and he gets the ball out quick not to mention the playoff experience

He has more than his fair share of boneheaded plays that makes you scratch your head. I would rather pay one of the others a $15 Mil incentive laden contract than pay Jimmy G $25 mil plus for the same shit we just shipped away. If he is everything everyone keeps harping on the Niners wouldn't have drafted a QB. It isn't like Jimmy is in his late 30's and on his way out. He is the west coast version of Wentz.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Lov2fish

He has more than his fair share of boneheaded plays that makes you scratch your head. I would rather pay one of the others a $15 Mil incentive laden contract than pay Jimmy G $25 mil plus for the same shit we just shipped away. If he is everything everyone keeps harping on the Niners wouldn't have drafted a QB. It isn't like Jimmy is in his late 30's and on his way out. He is the west coast version of Wentz.

He sure didn’t cowar down when they drafted a QB and submit the position like a cry baby bitch, he kept playing and kept the rookie on the sidelines

At this point I’d rather have Armstead then any of the QB options so whoever we have to sign to have enough to sign Armstead as well fuck it bring on Minshew

[Lov2fish]

Originally Posted by apballin

He sure didn’t cowar down when they drafted a QB and submit the position like a cry baby bitch, he kept playing and kept the rookie on the sidelines

At this point I’d rather have Armstead then any of the QB options so whoever we have to sign to have enough to sign Armstead as well fuck it bring on Minshew

I would take Minshew over most on that list. I would take Armstead any fucking day of the week over any QB on the list. Hell the line getting back to it once was with a stud LT and it won't matter a lot who is back there throwing it, he will have time to read a book.