Colts waived QB Curtis Painter. Painter was due only a $565,000 base salary, but the new Colts regime wanted nothing to do with him. While Painter's physical traits are better than his 2011 stats may indicate, he's an absolute nightmare from a footwork and decision-making standpoint. The 27-year-old may latch on as a third-string quarterback somewhere. Baltimore makes some sense after the Ravens hired Jim Caldwell to coach their QBs. He'd be the No. 3 behind Joe Flacco and Tyrod Taylor.

Curtis Painter will remain the Colts' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Patriots. The 0-11 Colts have shown no inclination that they plan on turning to Dan Orlovsky at any point. Although Painter has nine turnovers and one touchdown over the last five games, the Colts continue to back him. "I don't think there's any question about [Painter as the starter]," said coach Jim Caldwell.

Curtis Painter completed 15-of-29 passes for 226 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's loss to the Panthers. It's another brutally inaccurate day for Painter as the Colts fall to 0-11. He constantly missed receivers high and racked up most of his yardage on a final desperation drive. The Colts need to turn to Dan Orlovsky, but have shown no signs that they will make the move.

Curtis Painter will start Sunday's game against the Panthers. The Colts contemplated a quarterback change during their bye week, but have chosen to stick with Painter. It's really an indictment of backup Dan Orlovsky more than a vote of confidence for Painter. In seven starts this year, Painter has posted a 67.7 passer rating and has won zero games. He hasn't thrown a touchdown pass since Week 6.

Coach Jim Caldwell declined to commit to Curtis Painter as his Week 12 starter. The 0-10 Colts are on a bye this week. Painter has been absolutely brutal over the last four games, tossing six interceptions against zero touchdowns and averaging 127.2 passing yards per game. It's so bad that Caldwell is actually considering turning to Dan Orlovsky.

Curtis Painter was bench in favor of Dan Orlovsky during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Coach Jim Caldwell said after the game that Painter remains the team's starter. Orlovsky came in and immediately committed a turnover on a sack fumble recovered by Tyson Alualu. It's possible that Painter eventually plays himself out of the starting job this season, and the decision to go with Orlovsky on Sunday now has the potential to create a competition. Painter is averaging just 193.5 yards per start and completing 53.3 percent of his passes.

Following Sunday's loss to the Falcons, Colts coach Jim Caldwell confirmed that he will stick with Curtis Painter as his starting quarterback. Painter was yanked with 10:15 left in the fourth quarter yesterday after a humiliating performance. Dan Orlovsky came on and completed 4-of-6 passes for 20 yards. On the season, Painter has compiled an 0-6 record as the starter and is completing just 53.3 percent of his passes. He's also averaging just 193.5 yards per start. The Colts may use the Week 11 bye to reevaluate their stance on Painter.

Curtis Painter completed 13-of-27 passes for just 98 yards and an interception against the Falcons in Week 9. He averaged an embarrassing 3.6 yards per attempt. Painter has clearly regressed the past three weeks, failing to throw a touchdown while adding four interceptions over that span. His passer rating has dropped from 100 to under 70 starting with the 62-7 whipping against the Saints. If Painter doesn't pick it up next week against the Jaguars, the Colts may turn to Dan Orlovsky during the Week 11 bye.

Curtis Painter admitted his 79 rushing yards Sunday were a result of the Titans' sitting on a 20-0 halftime lead. The Titans turned and ran with the Colts' wideouts in the second half, allowing Painter to scramble for chunks of yards whenever he wanted. It's not a trend we're expecting to continue. In Painter's previous five games, he had a total of seven rushes for 24 yards.

Curtis Painter completed 9-of-17 passes for just 67 yards with no touchdowns, an interception, and a fumble in the Colts' 62-7 record-breaking loss in Week 7. Ouch. His 38.1 quarterback rating is the worst mark for a Colts passer since Jim Harbaugh stunk up the joint in August of 1997. The 55-point loss is the eighth worst in NFL history, setting a franchise record for points allowed that had stood since 1956. Painter gave way to Dan Orlovsky early in the fourth after throwing a pick-six, and while unlikely it's possible a quarterback 'controversy' started tonight. The outing is particularly disappointing considering the small steps forward he had taken in the past two weeks.