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Which free agents should the Colts re-sign?

By Evan Reller

Nov 2, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; A Indianapolis Colts helmet lays on the field after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Carolina defeated Indianapolis 29-26 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; A Indianapolis Colts helmet lays on the field after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Carolina defeated Indianapolis 29-26 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) directs his offense against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at LP Field. The Colts beat the Titans 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) directs his offense against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at LP Field. The Colts beat the Titans 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt Hasselbeck

Should he be re-signed: Maybe?

This one is difficult. On the one hand, Hasselbeck helped the Colts win a number of games and was one tough old dude playing through multiple injuries (and one bout of food poisoning). On the other, he’s going to be 41 early in the season and you have to wonder how much he has left in the tank.

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Hasselbeck gets a lot of praise, but the Colts won a few of their games in spite of his play on the field, not because of it. It is also tough for outsiders to put a value on what he means to the offense and Luck’s development. Luck has at times praised him for what he’s meant to the team, so it is difficult to completely measure his value.

The Colts spent $3 million on him last season, which seems like a bargain considering he helped keep the season afloat. Hasselbeck is still deciding whether or not he wants to return. If he doesn’t, the Colts should look at Josh Freeman at backup who played well with less than a week to learn the playbook. With Luck’s upcoming contract, paying $3 mil for a backup would be excessive.

Hopefully backup QB won’t matter next season.

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