Pagel bounced in and out of the starting quarterback job for the Colts in his four seasons with the team, alternating with Schlichter, Matt Kofler, and Mark Herrmann. He was the last Colt to wear #18 before Peyton Manning.
Pagel's time as a starting quarterback for the Colts involved alternating periods of play alongside other quarterbacks like Schlichter, Kofler, and Herrmann.  He was the last player to wear the number 18 jersey before Peyton Manning.