Glass To The Arson Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/sports/ub_bu...ving-his-Dream INDIANAPOLIS (WIVB) - "Its pretty cool." That's how Drew Willy describes his current job, as a practice squad quarterback with the undefeated Indianapolis Colts. What makes it even cooler is that he's on same team as his hero, Peyton Manning. Willy signed with the Colts last week. He is not on the active roster, but he's only the third quarterback on the team, behind Manning and backup Curtis Painter. But what makes this a cool story starts in 2005. Willy was a freshman QB at U.B., thrown into a game against Western Michigan. He showed signs of the future by throwing for 288 yards and two touchdowns. At the time, an Bulls assistant coach was Brian Polian, son of Colts President and GM Bill Polian. Brian had his Dad get Manning to send a note to Willy. It told the young QB to keep up the good work, and focus on the mental part of the game. Brian Polian knew that Manning was the one NFL quarterback that Willy admired most, and thought the note would provide inspiration. It did, and WIlly proudly had it framed and hung it on the wall of his New Jersey home. Five years later, Drew can get advice from Peyton by leaning over to him in the quarterback meeting room. "It's pretty crazy how things work out." It could be even crazier for Drew. While its a longshot, the Colts could activate him for the final three games of the season. With home field advantage clinched, they will likely limit Manning's playing time for the final three games. If they wanted a third QB on the active roster to play in case Painter was hurt, that could be Willy. Guess where the Colts final game will be played? Buffalo, against the Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Now that would really be "pretty cool." Taken from Colts message board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 You can't play when you're on the practice squad. Now tell me why would Indy cut or IR anyone to activate Drew Willy off the practice squad? I hope your idea didn't come from listening to the WGR postgame show when whoever was doing it said the Colts might start Sorgi (who is on IR & can't possibly play) and then replace him with Drew Willy (who is also currently ineligible). It looks like Painter will start and Indy will be tanking the game-just like Polian used to do when he was one of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 he was put on the active roster before todays game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass To The Arson Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 You can't play when you're on the practice squad. Now tell me why would Indy cut or IR anyone to activate Drew Willy off the practice squad?I hope your idea didn't come from listening to the WGR postgame show when whoever was doing it said the Colts might start Sorgi (who is on IR & can't possibly play) and then replace him with Drew Willy (who is also currently ineligible). It looks like Painter will start and Indy will be tanking the game-just like Polian used to do when he was one of us. He is active Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBeane Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 He is active But don't expect him to play. That's like hoping Gibran will ever get to play.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_spikes Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/sports/ub_bu...ving-his-Dream INDIANAPOLIS (WIVB) - "Its pretty cool." That's how Drew Willy describes his current job, as a practice squad quarterback with the undefeated Indianapolis Colts. What makes it even cooler is that he's on same team as his hero, Peyton Manning. Willy signed with the Colts last week. He is not on the active roster, but he's only the third quarterback on the team, behind Manning and backup Curtis Painter. But what makes this a cool story starts in 2005. Willy was a freshman QB at U.B., thrown into a game against Western Michigan. He showed signs of the future by throwing for 288 yards and two touchdowns. At the time, an Bulls assistant coach was Brian Polian, son of Colts President and GM Bill Polian. Brian had his Dad get Manning to send a note to Willy. It told the young QB to keep up the good work, and focus on the mental part of the game. Brian Polian knew that Manning was the one NFL quarterback that Willy admired most, and thought the note would provide inspiration. It did, and WIlly proudly had it framed and hung it on the wall of his New Jersey home. Five years later, Drew can get advice from Peyton by leaning over to him in the quarterback meeting room. "It's pretty crazy how things work out." It could be even crazier for Drew. While its a longshot, the Colts could activate him for the final three games of the season. With home field advantage clinched, they will likely limit Manning's playing time for the final three games. If they wanted a third QB on the active roster to play in case Painter was hurt, that could be Willy. Guess where the Colts final game will be played? Buffalo, against the Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Now that would really be "pretty cool." Taken from Colts message board Thisjust in: Ralph Wilson finished his tapioca and pronounced he's delighted Joe Willy's starting next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 This just in: Drew Willy has been released by the Colts. Could be a move to sign him back to the practice squad. No Willy at RWS Sunday. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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