Colts Audition Philip Rivers In Possible Act Of Elder Abuse

Barry Petchesky, editor of this website, assured you only yesterday that you would not have to think about the Indianapolis Colts again this year. The Colts had dropped a third straight game, their quarterback's leg was tragically kerploded, they'd lost control of their division, and the schedule was turning ugly. Also, due to our disgusting coastal bias, Defector was not likely to pay much notice going forward to a non-contender from Indiana, not while there are fresh grass-stain patterns to decipher on the uniform pants of the Jets and Giants. Barry's declaration of inattention seemed quite safe.

But here we are! It's the future now, and NFL insider Ian Rapoport has reported that the Colts are exploring a radical solution to their sudden quarterback shortage. Of all of the planet's many underemployed quarterbacks, the Colts have decided to audition Philip Rivers for their vacancy under center. Thus I am afraid we must blow through yesterday's prediction and make a liar and false prophet of poor Barry: A team with fading but at least superficially credible playoff aspirations is hauling ancient old Marmalard out to the field for a work-out, to see if he can still play the most important position in the sport.