Andrew Luck

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Look at the pieces he has around him. He has made TY Hilton. LaVon Brazill? Griff Whalen? A back-up RB who had to replace an ineffective starter?

The Colts had none of the necessary parts that the remaining teams have. NE is surging right now because their running game is ridiculously strong. In their last 3 games, Brady is 41-75 for 492 yds, 2TDs and 1 INT. They've beautifully transitioned into a power running team without Gronk. Seattle has a marquee RB, depth at WR and a solid TE. Luck never had the luxury of a strong running game or a set of dynamic receivers (SF and Denver both have these).

The job that he did this year, especially when they were in a tail spin following Wayne's injury, was terrific. They've also had 2 different offensive coordinators in his first two years. Give him another piece or two and another year in the system and just watch. Let's not even touch on their defense...

Based on talks I had here with a bunch of Pats fans I know, Bronco fans and Pats fans agree that Luck is one step away from being the next great QB.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

Based on talks I had here with a bunch of Pats fans I know, Bronco fans and Pats fans agree that Luck is one step away from being the next great QB.

Having watched a good bit of him in college and now in the NFL, I agree. I was at the Texans-Colts Sunday night game, and the comeback that he orchestrated is something that only a short list of current QBs in the NFL could do.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Having watched a good bit of him in college and now in the NFL, I agree. I was at the Texans-Colts Sunday night game, and the comeback that he orchestrated is something that only a short list of current QBs in the NFL could do.

Won't take long for him to get it all put together. He will start to realize more quickly that the receiver and him didn't make the same read and not throw those balls anymore.

[Danzig]

qb's, like presidents, get too much credit when things go well, and too much blame when things go poorly.
luck will turn out just fine. and don't forget, some second stringers looked good when playing in place of the starter, because of what team they were on.
what did matt flynn do once he left GB? what did he accomplish once he got back there? everyone, remember when brady missed a year? i do...where's that awesome QB now? backing up someone else, somewhere else.
dan marino was a heck of a qb, how many rings does he have? none, because you have to have players besides a qb.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Danzig

qb's, like presidents, get too much credit when things go well, and too much blame when things go poorly.
luck will turn out just fine. and don't forget, some second stringers looked good when playing in place of the starter, because of what team they were on.
what did matt flynn do once he left GB? what did he accomplish once he got back there? everyone, remember when brady missed a year? i do...where's that awesome QB now? backing up someone else, somewhere else.
dan marino was a heck of a qb, how many rings does he have? none, because you have to have players besides a qb.

A very apt analogy actually