The General
Footballguy
Yup.
A lot of them do love to play.
Another group of them probably blow through the money as fast as they make it.
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Breaking - Andrew Luck to retire (2 Viewers)
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A lot of them do love to play.
Another group of them probably blow through the money as fast as they make it.
The General
Footballguy
The General
Footballguy
voiceofunreason
Footballguy
Insein
Footballguy
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
This is dumb, teams leave players in a lurch with no loyalty every day when they feel it's best to make a business decision. I'm not saying you should maliciously screw a good employer, but it should not weigh heavily in decision-making for your family, health, and happiness. Even good employers don't do that for you. And the Colts for the majority of Luck's tenure could not really be considered "good employers", it's what ruined his body.
miqws
Footballguy
Appears Colts will not pursue.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27460243/sources-colts-recoup-money-luck
voiceofunreason
Footballguy
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
So it looks like this was not a quick decision. Luck will probably end up in the booth making a good living and keeping his brain intact.
Tau837
Footballguy
sports_fan
Footballguy
I don't see him coming back in a couple of years. He's making this decision with his personal relationships and quality of life after football in mind. Even if he gets back to near 100% health in a few years he's not going to want to come back and open himself up to another significant injury. Money won't be enough incentive. You don't make this decision without mulling it over for months or years and being very comfortable with your finances. I hope he finds happiness and success in his post football endeavors.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Fear The Turtle
Footballguy
If so, from a business point of view, this is not a good precedent IMO. Better to demand it back and then donate it to charity.
Who would've thought RGIII's career would be longer than Luck's.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Having a degree from Stanford doesn't hurt. Having said that, I hope he doesn't go in the direction of TV because he's too ugly.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
No, he does this type of thing regularly in here. He thinks it's funny and clever, but it's just tired.
pinequick
Footballguy
Have you heard his vocal quality? He sounds as if he has just stuffed a whole Pillsbury Grands cinnamon roll in his mouth before he talks. I would turn the channel--no joke. (No, I don't own ANY Colts and am not a fan of the franchise--his voice is just that unpleasing).
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Just wanted to chime in and say that although it's obvious you're doing your best to seem level-headed and rational about this in your posts, how you really feel is obvious. It's leaking through...heavily. But it's a defense mechanism so I get it. This sucks for fans.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
sports_fan
Footballguy
He's a bright guy. There are better options, but he wouldn't be that bad. You just couldn't show his face and wouldn't want him to speak at all.
Colts were one of the top 6 teams favored to win the Superbowl ... Colt's are in win now mode ... They are not sucking for anyone
If anything they will be "Planning for Manning" ... If Colts finish in the top 10 which they are expected to ...they will not have a chance at a Franchise QB for a few years. Eli's got at least 2 left in him
Colts have a little bit of history with Mannings and Eli has looked great in Preseason ...this is a match made in heaven and perfect fro both teams now that the Giants have drafted their future.
If anything they will be "Planning for Manning" ... If Colts finish in the top 10 which they are expected to ...they will not have a chance at a Franchise QB for a few years. Eli's got at least 2 left in him
Colts have a little bit of history with Mannings and Eli has looked great in Preseason ...this is a match made in heaven and perfect fro both teams now that the Giants have drafted their future.
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It's the smart move but they will need to suck for 2021. Go with Brissett, stink in 2019, let Brissett walk and go with a complete nobody, get 1st pick, retool with Trevor.
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
Perhaps Chad Kelly is the guy. He is better than Brissett if he's moved past his off the field issues.
Steeler
Footballguy
I'm surprised they aren't going to recoup the money they can. Wouldn't that money be added to their available salary cap next year? I'm sure it would be seen as punitive to some people but it just seems logical to me. The bonus covered x number of years of service and he isn't going to play for all those years.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
Pretty sure he cares mo,re about the quality of his life moving forward than he does about random blurbs on the internet that he won't see anyway
Bracie Smathers
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Physical toll on Andrew Luck through 6 NFL seasons:
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If you boo’ed you probably don’t respect the hell players go through for your entertainment
Physical toll on Andrew Luck through 6 NFL seasons:
- » Torn cartilage in 2 ribs
- » partially torn abdomen
- » a lacerated kidney that left him peeing blood
- » at least 1 concussion
- » a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder
- » and this mysterious calf/ankle issue that led to this
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If you boo’ed you probably don’t respect the hell players go through for your entertainment
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Yes, you're right, but there won't be any statues of Andrew Luck anywhere in his lifetime. Unless he becomes President of the US like Jerry Jones said he hopes happens.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Warren Sharpe on what happened.
- As I mentioned above this is pretty much what happened to Archie Manning too, though he lasted longer.
- As I mentioned above this is pretty much what happened to Archie Manning too, though he lasted longer.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
ghostguy123
Footballguy
That's pretty much the point. He has already been paid handsomely.
It's easier to put your body through a meat grinder to make the bank than it is when you already have the bank
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I'm sure Luck will be successful at anything he does post-football. He's a smart guy. My post about the statue was aimed at wanting to be great at his profession. He obviously won't attain some of those goals as a football player. Here is hoping he is great in other ways. The world needs more smart people doing great things.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
JohnnyU
Footballguy
The fans have the right to boo at whoever they wish, they paid for those season tickets. Hell, didn't the Eagles fans boo Santa Claus? The fans were obviously shocked and upset at the sudden news. I don't blame them for their reaction at that point in time.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
You booed him when he went to the playoffs or just decide to boo him for being handsomely paid when he announced his retirement?
JohnnyU
Footballguy
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
The writing was likely on the wall that this would be a lost season for him anyway. He’s been able to practice only three times since April and they kept delaying the timetable for returning. I think the Colts were thinking that Brissett would be their QB for this season anyway.
Anarchy99
Footballguy
As far as "not having a chance at a franchise QB goes," not sure where people want to draw the line in the sand in the NFL draft as being able to draft one. You mentioned the COlts as finishing in the Top 10 this year (which may not be an option without Luck).
Here are the draft spots for all the current starting QBs (or guys competing for a starting job).
Kyler Murray 1
Cam Netwon 1
Baker Mayfield 1
Matthew Stafford 1
Jared Goff 1
Eli Manning 1
Jameis Winston 1
Mitch Trubisky 2
Carson Wentz 2
Marcus Mariota 2
Matt Ryan 3
Sam Darnold 3
Philip Rivers 4
Josh Allen 7
Patrick Mahomes 10
Josh Rosen 10
Ben Roethlisberger 11
Deshaun Watson 12
Dwayne Haskins 15
Joe Flacco 18
Aaron Rodgers 24
Lamar Jackson 32
Drew Brees 32
Andy Dalton 35
Derek Carr 36
Jimmy Garoppolo 62
Russell Wilson 75
Nick Foles 88
Jacoby Brissett 91
Kirk Cousins 102
Dak Prescott 135
Tom Brady 199
Ryan Fitzpatrick 250
Case Keenum Undrafted
Of the 8 active QB's that have won a Super Bowl, only one (Eli) was drafted in the Top 10. Teams find franchise QBs that aren't early draft picks. If the rest of the team is solid, the Colts could find a suitable QB without needing an early draft pick.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
You made the argument for people to boo which doesn't show anything positive.
Colt fans have every right to be angry or upset but what would have happened had he played when his heart wasn't in it?
The angry ones have to think it out a bit more before they lash out.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Sorry, but the Colts fans have every right to be angry at this time. I'm sure many Colts fans are heartbroken over this and to lash out at a football game with boos when you just heard the news is understandable. The Colts are leaving Luck with a parting gift to not recoup the money they could, so, the Colts have closed the book on Luck and the fans will soon. But today, and last night, it feels like a death in the family for Colts fans..
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
Not really, but I don't consider him very good behind the mic either. He's a smart guy and will succeed at whatever he does, but I personally don't think the media is his calling.
Galileo
Footballguy
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
They made a classy move on the money and that gesture could benefit them.
Who knows? Andrew might feel better in time and wish to return.
Peyton returned from far worse.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
With his education I would hope he goes a route that is far more important than staying in football.
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