This hasn’t been the easiest of seasons for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, and it reached its nadir on Sunday. Indianapolis lost at home to New Orleans 27-21 and Luck was booed by his own fans. This follows a steady stream of negative stories regarding his early season play. The phenomena of Luck-Mania—an insane premature […]
Luck’s turnover problems make him suspect in the front-runner’s role, but he’s got outstanding mental makeup that’s extremely attractive as an underdog. If you fall behind 10-0 early and he throws an interception, he’s not going to wilt. He’s not going to become timid in the pocket in the face of a hostile crowd. He plays at his best when behind.
Review all this genuinely great things and ask yourself—is there any reason we can’t say the same about Matt Ryan in Atlanta? Would you consider Ryan an elite quarterback? I wouldn’t. I consider “Matty Ice”, who got his nickname for his coolness under pressure, to be pretty good and a quarterback I’d definitely like to have—but not elite.
…it’s time for the media to hold their Anointed One to the same standards they’ve applied to those of whom less was expected.
…it’s time for the media to hold their Anointed One to the same standards they’ve applied to those of whom less was expected.
We’re a few hours from kickoff of a preseason NFL Monday Night Game between the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins, which means Johnny Manziel and Robert Griffin III get an early stage. It seemed like an ideal opportunity to go over some early thoughts on both of these quarterbacks, along with other high-profile young signal-callers.
We’re a few hours from kickoff of a preseason NFL Monday Night Game between the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins, which means Johnny Manziel and Robert Griffin III get an early stage. It seemed like an ideal opportunity to go over some early thoughts on both of these quarterbacks, along with other high-profile young signal-callers.
Of course, it’s unfair to compare Luck to Manning, who’s already one of the best quarterbacks of his generation, if not ever. However, because the Colts essentially chose to start over with Luck rather than continue the Manning era, Luck’s and Manning’s careers will be forever intertwined, and Luck will have the burden of living up to Manning’s stature, or at least his performance with the Broncos.
Monday night’s Fiesta Bowl (8:30 PM ET, ESPN) is the best of the four BCS bowl matchups that lead up to the national championship game a week from tonight, as Oklahoma State meets up with Stanford. For Okie State, it’s a chance to send a message to voters who preferred giving Alabama a second chance […]