With Kerry Collins sidelined by concussion-like symptoms in the wake of Sunday's 23-20 loss to Pittsburgh, the Colts' troubles at quarterback appear here to stay.
Showing zero interest in the hyper-available David Garrard, Indianapolis invited castoffs Dan Orlovsky and Brodie Croyle for Tuesday tryouts, The Indianapolis Star reported.
It's uncertain what Indianapolis expects from either of these two unemployed passers, but Orlovsky offers minor experience in the Colts' attack after spending time with the team during training camp. Croyle is 0-10 as an NFL starter, with all those losses dotting the Chiefs' record books from 2006 to 2010.
Indy is clearly not sold on the erratic Curtis Painter, and even if Collins is ready to go, it's unclear whether coach Jim Caldwell still views him as the team's best chance to win in Manning's absence.
A larger question in Indy looms: Why is Peyton Manning still on the active roster?
With every passing week, it becomes clear that this year's version of the Colts is going nowhere fast. Despite team owner Jim Irsay's suggestions that Manning might play in December, let's be honest: How does that really help the franchise -- or Manning?
Irsay confirmed Tuesday morning that all remains wrapped in mystery in Indy, tweeting: "I dreamed I saw the silver space ships flying,n the yellow haze,of the sun.There were children crying n colors flying,around the chosen1."