Can you list a single reason why Luck is a good QB? What big wins does he have? What stats does he excel in? What success has he contributed to? He's pumped up his stats for years against a terrible AFC South, and the only stats he has that be considered "good" are based on volume alone. He could maybe be better than Dalton on the Bengals, sure, but the "He doesn't have any taaaaaaaaalent" excuse only goes so far. The great QBs in this league right now have done more with less, and Luck has not.Luck is one of the best QBs in the league. That may sound biased but really Andrew has been the only reason the Colts aren't 0-4 and being blown out. They've lost all 3 games so far by 5 or less. All of which Luck attempted to win the game late but the combination of bad playcalling, and a bad roster has prevented him from doing so. Dalton had a great year last year(Idk if I'd call it a breakout or not) but Luck wasn't healthy even when he did start so I don't think last year is a fair comparison. Dalton is good don't get me wrong but when both are healthy, Luck's better in my opinion.
Also, give Luck AJ Green and the Bengals' O Line and run game and see how he does :^)
Luck is only entering his 4th year in the league so expecting him to be in the same tier as Big Ben, Brees, and Brady is ridiculous. But Luck along with Wilson and Cam are the most talented and best young QBs. Luck has a cannon arm AND he has the athleticism to scramble and be a playmaker outside the pocket. Dalton on the other hand doesn't have either of those to the same extent. Dalton's efficiency is honestly inflated because the Bengals have a great O Line, a run game, and receivers who can catch unlike Luck. TY Hilton is good but he has the dropsies and so does every Colts WR(and Dwayne Allen >:[ ) Put Luck on the Bengals and he's a superstar. Put Dalton on the Colts and he won't be nearly as goodCan you list a single reason why Luck is a good QB? What big wins does he have? What stats does he excel in? What success has he contributed to? He's pumped up his stats for years against a terrible AFC South, and the only stats he has that be considered "good" are based on volume alone. He could maybe be better than Dalton on the Bengals, sure, but the "He doesn't have any taaaaaaaaalent" excuse only goes so far. The great QBs in this league right now have done more with less, and Luck has not.
And yes, if you compare any of Luck's efficiency stats to Dalton's, Dalton is clearly superior and trending up. Luck is literally Joe Flacco tier and apparently not improving.
And Didn't Tom Brady beat Ben in that championship game en route to his third superbowl?Didn't Big Ben get to the AFC championship game his first year and then win a Super Bowl his next year? Didn't Brady win a Super Bowl his first year?
Situation is extremely important in a QBs development. I won't argue that Luck has not lived up to his billing. But when your organization top to bottom just isn't good, it hurts your ceiling a lot. Grigson is clearly a trash GM and the Colts have to be one of the most talent devoid teams in the league. Can't speak too much to Pagano but it's hard to win without talent.
You guys pretty much nailed it on this assessment. The Colts organization is run by a druggie and now it's showing. Fuck Irsay. Fuck Grigson. Fuck Pagano.Luck, talented as he is, is sadly not in that same situation. He was drafted to be the savior of that franchise and expected to be the next Peyton manning. He had iffy coaching and zero talent around him to begin with. I think he's done damn well with what he's had to work with.
The gamewinning throw Carr made to Crabtree was a throw Alex Smith only dreams about making.I'm worried Carr might secretly be Alex Smith :(
I believe his longest attempt of the day was a 26 yard completion to Crabtree. And no offense to the Ravens but I don't think they have the players to cover Amari deep 100% of the the game. Whether it's Carr or the playcalling, it's frustrating but I'm torn because this is the best record I've ever seen us have.