Colt Coach Likes Three Big 10 Quarterbacks

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colt Coach Rod Dowhower says he has his eye on three Big Ten Conference quarterbacks --Jim Everett of Purdue, Chuck Long of Iowa and Jack Trudeau of Illinois--for the April 29 draft.

The coach said he may not use the Colts’ first-round choice, which is No. 6 overall, on any of the three, but added that he will give serious consideration to each of them prior to the draft.

“Both Everett and Long are tall, have good arms, are accurate and mobile,” Dowhower said. “They were very consistent in their play last season, are bright and have a lot of ability.”

Trudeau, who is recovering from knee surgery after being injured in a postseason all-star game, had trouble at first but finished strong last season.

“At the moment, I don’t see his knee creating any problems,” Dowhower said.

The coach said three or four veteran quarterbacks where also being considered before the draft, including Dallas’ Gary Hogeboom. But, Dowhower added, “I don’t know if bringing in a veteran quarterback is the ultimate answer.”

Meanwhile, Dowhower said former Franklin College quarterback Steve Wray, who was on the Colts’ training camp roster last year, has signed a free agent contract with Miami.