Matt Hasselbeck is planning to retired after the 2014 season. Hasselbeck’s plans to retire come after spending 15 seasons in the NFL.
“I’d like to do one more year then call it a career,” he told Fox Sports. “I’m hoping for a good year this year and next.”
He added: “That’s why I’m excited to be here rather than some other place. I feel good about our chances and the team we have. And I believe in Andrew (Luck).”
Hasselbeck is currently the backup for Indianapolis Colts starter Andrew Luck, but he spent most of his career with the Seattle Seahawks, leading them to Super Bowl berth against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Hasselbeck was also remembered for his infamous “we want the ball and we’re going to score” comment made during a 2003 playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. His team won the coin flip in overtime but he later threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown.
He joined the Colts this season after doing a tenure with the Tennessee Titans.
This week, he said he was tasked with emulating Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning in practice.
“It was really fun, especially because I didn’t have to run around outside the pocket,” Hasselbeck said. “[Colts practice-squad quarterback] Chandler Harnish was 10 years old when Peyton was drafted here. He grew up as a Colts fan and he’s got all the mannerisms down. That made it pretty easy for me.”
