Quick Thoughts - Week 13

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I think the more interesting question is, do we want Minshew back next season?

As frustrating as he is to watch, he is maybe the best backup in the league.

And with the Colts starting an injury prone running quarterback next year, I think it would be wise to bring him back.

Then again, he may get a starting opportunity somewhere and won’t want to come back.

i don't think anyone wants to have him starting.


i also don't want to bring him back. i want to roll with ehlinger or better yet a draft pick next year. i won't be mad at bringing him back, but i personally wouldn't

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

i don't think anyone wants to have him starting.


i also don't want to bring him back. i want to roll with ehlinger or better yet a draft pick next year. i won't be mad at bringing him back, but i personally wouldn't

Jesus. Sam Ehlinger? I think we’ve seen quite enough of Sam Ehlinger. He’s a freaking turd.

And of course no one wants Carson Minshew starting. That goes without saying.

But with what we’ve seen of AR, I’d MUCH rather have Minshew backing him up than Sam Freaking Ehlinger.

I pray that AR can stay healthy, because I think if he does, he has MVP level talent. He’s the most talented quarterback in the league, by far.

I’m just not sold on him staying healthy.

Therefore, I want a capable backup.

[Oldcolt]

Ehlinger had everything except an NFL arm if I remember. The Colts love his intangibles. I seem to remember articles being written about him reworking his entire throwing motion-was a several year project he said. If-a big if I know-the kid has improved his arm strength he might make an excellent long term back up. I have no idea where his arm is at right now.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Jesus. Sam Ehlinger? I think we’ve seen quite enough of Sam Ehlinger. He’s a freaking turd.

And of course no one wants Carson Minshew starting. That goes without saying.

But with what we’ve seen of AR, I’d MUCH rather have Minshew backing him up than Sam Freaking Ehlinger.

I pray that AR can stay healthy, because I think if he does, he has MVP level talent. He’s the most talented quarterback in the league, by far.

I’m just not sold on him staying healthy.

Therefore, I want a capable backup.

ehlinger had no chance last year. i really don't think anything about what we saw tells us anything. don't get me wrong, i don't think he is ever going to be a starter quality player. but can he be a good backup? maybe. and that goes beyond what he does on the field. i imagine ehlinger is a great qb room guy.

and also, we don't have to pay 7 mil a year or whatever minshew will want to be a backup. AR goes down for the whole season again, i don't give a fuck about wins.

all that said, i want to draft a qb next year. keep drafting them.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

ehlinger had no chance last year. i really don't think anything about what we saw tells us anything. don't get me wrong, i don't think he is ever going to be a starter quality player. but can he be a good backup? maybe. and that goes beyond what he does on the field. i imagine ehlinger is a great qb room guy.

and also, we don't have to pay 7 mil a year or whatever minshew will want to be a backup. AR goes down for the whole season again, i don't give a fuck about wins.

all that said, i want to draft a qb next year. keep drafting them.

So basically, your reasoning is Ehlinger MIGHT be better and you don’t wanna pay Minshew 7 million?

That’s idiotic.

The odds are astronomically high that Ehlinger will never amount to anything at quarterback and 7 million is NOTHING to pay for a top notch backup.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

So basically, your reasoning is Ehlinger MIGHT be better and you don’t wanna pay Minshew 7 million?

That’s idiotic.

The odds are astronomically high that Ehlinger will never amount to anything at quarterback and 7 million is NOTHING to pay for a top notch backup.

i have no idea what ehlinger is. other than i think his football iq is good and he has decent athleticism. and best of all he is cheap. i don't care if he makes the team next year or we roll with a different cheap guy.


nothing is idiotic about it. if ar goes down, we aren't winning anything with minshew. why pay him and see again what we already know? which is why i am in favor of drafting players to try and find that guy.

[ChaosTheory]

JT O'Sullivan's QB School for Minshew:

https://youtu.be/HWt5UXvcOCU?si=bRf4DWmHMZ50h_Up

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

JT O'Sullivan's QB School for Minshew:

https://youtu.be/HWt5UXvcOCU?si=bRf4DWmHMZ50h_Up

Looking forward to when he starts doing the 2024 draft class of QBs.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

i have no idea what ehlinger is. other than i think his football iq is good and he has decent athleticism. and best of all he is cheap. i don't care if he makes the team next year or we roll with a different cheap guy.


nothing is idiotic about it. if ar goes down, we aren't winning anything with minshew. why pay him and see again what we already know? which is why i am in favor of drafting players to try and find that guy.

And if the Colts are 7-4 next season and AR goes down for 3-4 weeks, then you’re stuck with Ehlinger. Who is 99.9 percent likely to blow.

We KNOW Minshew can win games. And 7 million is NOTHING to pay a good backup.

You’re logic is dumb.

[njcoltfan]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

And if the Colts are 7-4 next season and AR goes down for 3-4 weeks, then you’re stuck with Ehlinger. Who is 99.9 percent likely to blow.

We KNOW Minshew can win games. And 7 million is NOTHING to pay a good backup.

You’re logic is dumb.

I don't know why most people who post here think that Ellinger would suck given the chance. He was 27-6 in 43 starts at Texas, 94td-27int, 145 passer rating