The Facts: The Colts announced they had signed pending free agent quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to a one-year deal, keeping their trusted backup in house.

Diehards Line: Having Andrew Luck as their starting quarterback minimizes the need for a Plan B for the Colts. And while the Colts hope he doesn’t change that anytime soon, Hasselbeck is a comforting presence. The 39-year old hasn’t started a game since he was in Tennessee in 2012. But the former Seahawks starter has added some gravity to the locker room, and been a good sounding board for Luck during his development, so keeping him made sense for both sides.