INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts called it a move based on the long-term future of their backup quarterback position. But the reality is the trade to acquire Jacoby Brissett from the New England Patriots on Sept. 2 was out of necessity.
The Colts spent the offseason hoping that Scott Tolzien would show signs of being able to run the first-team offense in Andrew Luck's absence. But the hope waned as each Tolzien pass was off target or underthrown during offseason workouts, training camp, preseason games and the first three quarters of the regular season at the Los Angeles Rams.