sherpa Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....agree....certainly understand his health concerns, but the decision two weeks before the start of the season?...... And two weeks after homicide hunter Joe Kinda announces his retirement from the tv ashow? Hmmmm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Just now, Joe in Winslow said: You're an idiot. Apologies, @DC Tom Thanks for your predictive ad hominem attack. ? I was deployed with a colts fan the year Peyton got injured so it’s a sore spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 He’s expecting he first kid later this year so I’m sure he’s got a lot going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, Chemical said: Thanks for your predictive ad hominem attack. ? I was deployed with a colts fan the year Peyton got injured so it’s a sore spot. My pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Brissett is an excellent backup. They are solid onD and have a really good O line. I predict they still win the division. Although all my friends here in Indy are in a state of shock right now. That’s funny. I remember Brisette playing against Buffalo a few times now. Has he yet to lead his team to a TD against us? Edited August 25, 2019 by Binghamton Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 It's rare to get a piece of truly shocking news in the NFL. This is such a moment. Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Am I the only not surprised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours ago, NickelCity said: People mention the Stanford degree all the time, but it's hilarious trying to imagine a scenario in which an architecture/design firm hires Andrew Luck to an entry level position commensurate with a bachelor's degree and no experience. Perhaps Luck can learn to tack weld? (See: Engineers, OTW). ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: That’s funny. I remember Brisette playing against Buffalo a few times now. Has he yet to lead his team to a TD against us? You watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 minute ago, fansince88 said: Am I the only not surprised? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 The Colts aren’t in as bad a spot as they’d have been a decade ago. There is a bumper crop of QB talent that has been entering the league and the next few QB classes look solid as well - we’re seeing something of a renaissance for the position. Luck’s salary goes off their books, they have deep talent at other positions (including the best interior lineman in the game and one of the best inside linebackers), their owner is committed to winning and they have a solid coaching staff finally. This year may be rough for them especially if players check out mentally given the timing of all of this, but I suspect they’ll be competitive sooner rather than later. What pisses me off is that this helps Bill O’Brien’s Texans team, which I despise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Wait..What? Is Captain Andrew Luck retiring too? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I wonder if he considered taking "leave of absence", taking a year or two off to get his head and body straight then reassess once healthy. Guess he can always come out of retirement, but wanting to walk away from the game completely shows where his head is at now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig1Hunter Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 8 hours ago, apuszczalowski said: I don't think I blame the fans much. Bills fans ripped Davis, an older veteran who wasn't a huge part of a rebuilding team, for retiring during halftime of a game because he just didnt feel like he could do it anymore. These fans just had a similar thing happen to them but with their franchise QB who was the star of their offence and decided that 2 weeks before the season opener, he just doesn't feel like he wants to play anymore. The team now went through the draft and FA without being able to find a replacement for him to backup Brissett Retiring at halftime? I highly doubt it was Andrew Luck’s preference to have the information that he was retiring leaked in the middle of a game - since, he had a PC scheduled for the following day supposedly. Who leaked that info? And why? Irsay? His agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Good for Andrew Luck. Set for life, has endured a physical beating that will likely take years off his life. Git out while the gittins good. All the best to you sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Could this be a ploy for him to get out of Indy? Sit out a year, let them draft a QB and then come back and force a trade? Maybe he feels Irsay has put subpar talent around him and wishes to move onto a better franchise? I think he comes back eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 39 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Perhaps Luck can learn to tack weld? (See: Engineers, OTW). ? ...Irsay's chauffeur?................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Chemical said: Yes. He missed 26 games in 2015-2017 seasons via injury. One of the best QB's to play that couldn't play. He has been nursing a nagging injury again this year. I'm also equally not surprised you don't agree. Furthermore even more surprising that you keep unblocking me just to reply ? Edited August 25, 2019 by fansince88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 10 hours ago, CLTbills said: I love Barkley, but for a 1? Yes, I know this would NEVER happen. But for a 1, bye bye Mr. Barkley. Brissett is starter quality, he proved that in NE. They're not giving up that much for a back-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, CSBill said: Brissett is starter quality, he proved that in NE. They're not giving up that much for a back-up. Hahahaha here we go Matt Cassel all over again. He didn't prove anything in the few games other then he probably isn't a starter in the NFL. Edited August 25, 2019 by Boca BIlls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrtonHearsaWho Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 10 hours ago, Boatdrinks said: So , who will be the first choad to start a Kaeperdouche to the Colts thread? Apparently you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, fansince88 said: Am I the only not surprised? Not really 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuncha Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) Best of luck to Luck. 100% class act. Hope he finds a cure for all that is ailing him. Edited August 25, 2019 by Azucho98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Joe in Winslow said: They're booing because they know what his retirement means: a decade of futility. WELCOME TO THUNDER DOME B**CHES!!!! We kept a spot warm for’m. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Franklin Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 28 minutes ago, CSBill said: Brissett is starter quality, he proved that in NE. They're not giving up that much for a back-up. Jacoby ain’t throwing 49 TDs this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 https://twitter.com/CaptAndrewLuck/status/1165600925349601280?s=20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrtonHearsaWho Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Good for him and a sad day for NFL fans. I'm not a Colts fan at all but he was an absolute beast of a player on the field and it really sucks to see him go. I'm not that surprised that the fans booed him but I really hope that they ultimately appreciate Luck and what he gave them over the years. If they don't then screw em and I hope the Colts are garbage for decades. I'm also not surprised that a handful of morons on here are calling him a wuss, weak, etc. Yes the timing was bad but otherwise just shut the heck up. The NFL chews up players and spits them out without a second thought, countless players die early or can barely move years after playing. Anyone calling Luck names for his decision has a sociopathic deficit of empathy and really needs to take a good look in the mirror. Oh and if I read one more freaking Chad Kelly hype post I'm going to staple my eyelids shut. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 hours ago, NickelCity said: People mention the Stanford degree all the time, but it's hilarious trying to imagine a scenario in which an architecture/design firm hires Andrew Luck to an entry level position commensurate with a bachelor's degree and no experience. I get that he has 97mil and would never be in that situation, but I think it's funny to think through the hypothetical of him trying to use his degree. Same with Fitz. While not as relevant to architecture, he surely has a lot of experience a 21 year old out of college would not. A degree plus nearly a decade managing an empire plus leadership skills, etc.... would clearly jump him past most ground floor employees in most fields even ignoring the star boost and just looking practically 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours ago, aristocrat said: Luck would owe about 12.6 million in bonus money back to the colts if they decide to collect I dont think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Wow. Good luck Andrew. Kudos for knowing when to retire. hint to Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) 58 minutes ago, CSBill said: Brissett is starter quality, he proved that in NE. They're not giving up that much for a back-up. Did you see what the Bills did to him at New England in 2016? Edited August 25, 2019 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocal69 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, NickelCity said: People mention the Stanford degree all the time, but it's hilarious trying to imagine a scenario in which an architecture/design firm hires Andrew Luck to an entry level position commensurate with a bachelor's degree and no experience. I get that he has 97mil and would never be in that situation, but I think it's funny to think through the hypothetical of him trying to use his degree. Same with Fitz. I see you have a workers mentality. No offense but if you have a high level degree especially from a top notch school AND close to 60 million in the bank you would never have to work for someone else. You would just start your own company and hire great talent. Plus Luck seems like a person that would be hands on to get the real world experience that he would want, to be able to have the technical knowledge along with the business sense that would be needed to own and lead the company if he chose to. Edited August 25, 2019 by Protocal69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, NoSaint said: While not as relevant to architecture, he surely has a lot of experience a 21 year old out of college would not. A degree plus nearly a decade managing an empire plus leadership skills, etc.... would clearly jump him past most ground floor employees in most fields even ignoring the star boost and just looking practically He doesn't need to go job hunting, he can open his own firm. Dammit man, I picked TY Hilton in my FF draft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noacls Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dopey said: He doesn't need to go job hunting, he can open his own firm. Dammit man, I picked TY Hilton in my FF draft! Just traded for him because Luck was my dynasty league QB. Damn shame. Great football player and all accounts an even better person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 minute ago, noacls said: Just traded for him because Luck was my dynasty league QB. Damn shame. Great football player and all accounts an even better person. Tough one. Good luck this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, Dopey said: He doesn't need to go job hunting, he can open his own firm. Dammit man, I picked TY Hilton in my FF draft! Clearly, I was just talking in the absurd hypothetical. Obviously he isn’t hopping into a cubicle anywhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Wow. Good luck Andrew. Kudos for knowing when to retire. hint to Tom Maybe this will be motivation for Terrific Tom to hang em up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 ESPN article This is not an easy decision. Honestly, it's the hardest decision of my life. But it is the right decision for me. For the last four years or so, I've been in this cycle of injury, pain, rehab, injury, pain, rehab, and it's be unceasing, unrelenting, both in-season and offseason, and I felt stuck in it. The only way I see out is to no longer play football. https://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/24738/transcript-of-andrew-lucks-retirement-news-conference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Maybe the colts can pull off a deal for either Eli, Keanum or Fitz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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