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Analysis: Go ahead, start Matt Hasselbeck

It might sound crazy, but maybe the Colts should start backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and rest the injured Andrew Luck.

This is precisely why Matt Hasselbeck is the Indianapolis Colts’ $3-million insurance policy at quarterback. So go ahead and start him on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 40-year-old passer with 17 years NFL experience isn’t going to flinch at being thrust into the lineup. Sure, he’ll get knocked around a bit just like Andrew Luck the past three games, but Hasselbeck can handle it...

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