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IND QB Andrew Luck Missing Week 1 (Expected), Still Not Throwing Yet At Practice, Unclear Timeline


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Luck being out Week 1 is no surprise, and not news worthy by itself - but Rappaport reporting that Luck didn't actually practice this week - that really pushes his timeline back.    He wasn't put on PUP, which means IND is shooting to get him back before Week 8.

IND's schedule first 6 weeks:

@LAR

ARI

@CLE

SEA

SF

TEN

If he's not practicing yet, seems iffy to make it to Week 3, and if somehow they are 1-1, they might gamble to wait until after the CLE game.    Seems like it's going to be the Scott Tolzien show for at least 2-3 games.  Gulp.

My guess - C Ryan Kelly isn't back until Week 3 at earliest.  I don't see why they would bring Luck back before Kelly - Kelly allowed no sacks in 600+ snaps.   Get him healthy, and get his OL at its best to keep him healthy.

 

It may be an extended stint for #Colts starting QB Scott Tolzien, with QB Andrew Luck not expected back immediately. Lots of caution:

 

 

Also CBS confirms - https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/andrew-luck-will-miss-several-more-weeks-as-he-continues-to-strengthen-shoulder/

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9 minutes ago, Broncofan said:

Luck being out Week 1 is no surprise, and not news worthy by itself - but Rappaport reporting that Luck didn't actually practice this week - that really pushes his timeline back.    He wasn't put on PUP, which means IND is shooting to get him back before Week 8.

IND's schedule first 6 weeks:

@LAR

ARI

@CLE

SEA

SF

TEN

If he's not practicing yet, seems iffy to make it to Week 3, and if somehow they are 1-1, they might gamble to wait until after the CLE game.    Seems like it's going to be the Scott Tolzien show for at least 2-3 games.  Gulp.

My guess - C Ryan Kelly isn't back until Week 3 at earliest.  I don't see why they would bring Luck back before Kelly - Kelly allowed no sacks in 600+ snaps.   Get him healthy, and get his OL at its best to keep him healthy.

 

It may be an extended stint for #Colts starting QB Scott Tolzien, with QB Andrew Luck not expected back immediately. Lots of caution:

 

 

Also CBS confirms - https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/andrew-luck-will-miss-several-more-weeks-as-he-continues-to-strengthen-shoulder/

Gulp indeed.

As tempting as it is to get him in there ASAP, we can't risk him getting re-injured. Franchise QB describes exactly what Andrew Luck is. 

Reckon if Tolzien is really bad then Brissett may get some starts. 

Said it before but if we can get 8-8 then it would be an achievement. 

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2 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said:

Why? Because he's injured?!

Yes. He wasn't drafted first overall to sit at a doctor's office. He hasn't lived up to the hype. He's had early success due to being in what was a joke division, but he's regressed since the AFC Championship.

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29 minutes ago, everlong said:

Yes. He wasn't drafted first overall to sit at a doctor's office. He hasn't lived up to the hype. He's had early success due to being in what was a joke division, but he's regressed since the AFC Championship.

Based on the eye test though, Luck is good. He has **** for coaching, ground game, oline, tight ends, and defense though.

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