Greatest Colts Backups in Franchise History

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Oct 8, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) scrambles out of the pocket against Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Hasselbeck has played phenomenal over the past two games, locking up two division wins, and bolstering some good stats to boot. With the impending return of Andrew Luck on October 18th, it seems we’ve reached the end of the Reign of Hasselbeck. However, before we move past this, is Hasselbeck the greatest backup to play for the Colts? Or were there greater second-stringers, let’s take a look. Also, as a disclaimer Curtis Painter is not on the list.