Mike Wells, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Colts re-signing Matt Hasselbeck is good for Andrew Luck

INDIANAPOLIS -- The re-signing of veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck by the Indianapolis Colts doesn’t seem likeĀ a big deal on the surface.

Hasselbeck will be 40 years old in September and it’s not like the Colts have a quarterback controversy because they’re set at that position with Andrew Luck.

It’s the little things Hasselbeck does that mean a lot to Luck and the Colts.

Hasselbeck spent the past two seasons joining coach Chuck Pagano, offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton and quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen as being an extra set of eyes for Luck.

Hasselbeck has seen a lot during his 16-year career that includes 34,948 yards passing, 203 touchdowns, 148 interceptions, three Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl appearance.

“I lean on him every week,” Luck said during the playoffs. “He is a huge part of helping me prepare, helping this offense prepare. He’s a great sounding board for any player on our offense. He has the answer to just about every question. If he doesn’t, he knows where to find it. He’s incredibly helpful, and in sort of uncharted territory for some of the guys, he definitely helps with some of the things outside of the game that you may not anticipate or expect.”

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