They like him enough for him to be on the 53 when he comes back from suspension. Keeping 3 QB's on an active roster is rare. He's going to play this year. On the other hand, I'm not sure if Hoyer is actually coming in to play; he's coming in to hold a clipboard and mentor Brissett and Kelly. Being Brady's backup for 4 or 5 years has surely taught him some things he can pass onto the younger guys. So, 9 million to be a second QB coach? Is that more likely than the fact they don’t like Kelly as much as you seem to? If they didn't like Kelly quite a lot they'd have cut him or put him on the PS, and they certainly wouldn't waste a spot on the 53 with him. This isn't complicated. On paper Brissett is the starter, Hoyer is the backup, and Kelly the third. However, I suspect you may actually see Kelly be the guy to go in if Brissett gets hurt or stinks. Go check out a Colts message board. That's what the majority of them think this morning as well.