JMV reporting update on Luck

Originally Posted by Spike

Keeping Manning was never really a viable option. His cap hit and the complete lack of talent on the Colts was never going to produce another SB. His injured neck was also a great concern. Denver got completely destroyed by Seattle in the 1st SB with Manning at the helm and they had a hell of a lot more talent than the Colts. The 2nd SB with Denver, Manning had an incredible defense, something the Colts didn't and don't have now. Manning rode his 2nd SB win because of Denver's outstanding defense. Hell, he even got benched for awhile.

So Denver built a good defense the year after Seattle destroyed them, but the Colts could not have... ?

Originally Posted by Spike

The Texans haven't accomplished shit, how many SB wins do they have?

And the Colts have accomplished what since Manning?

Originally Posted by Spike

The problem wasn't letting Manning go to take Luck. The problem lies with Irsay, Griggs, and Pags.

I recall on this board Pagano and Griggs were hailed as saviors

Originally Posted by Spike

Should have built up the offensive and defensive lines instead of wasting 1st round picks on guys like Dorsett, Werner and trading a 1st for TR. Luck is pretty much the only reason the Colts have been a playoff contender.

Originally Posted by Spike

As far as trading Luck for multiple picks, based on Griggs and Pags draft picking, I wouldn't have liked those odds.

That's a valid point, but it's hindsight

How many teams with great QBs win Super Bowls with a lousy team around them?