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Have never been a huge Colts fans for various reasons...
But with all the talk, never forget about the ramifications of having a GM like Ryan Grigson. He single handedly put one of the worst offensive lines ever in front of an elite talent, and probably ruined a career for a potential all-timer. I watched most of the Colts games, and when Grigson was here it was truly painful to watch what Luck went through. Most of us here in Indy felt bad for Luck, and even though this retirement is a shock now, it won't be a surprise when we look back on the history of Luck.
Look no farther than trading a first round pick for Trent Richardson. A pick that could've turned into an offensive lineman. We get rid of Grigson, and within a couple years we get a Center and a Left Tackle that will be here for a decade if they stay healthy, and our O-Line goes from a laughingstock to a top tier lineup.
GM is too important of a job to screw up, and I still can't believe the Colts went with a guy like Grigson. People behind the scenes in the media and former co-workers of Grigson said that it was laughable that he even got an interview, let alone the job. Irsay has had his issues with things like, ya know, I don't know.... massive pill issues and a dead girl in his condo... but he does seem to have a decent track records of hires. Maybe 70-75% success rate, which is not bad in the NFL...but his hire of Grigson probably ruined Lucks career, and has to be a huge stain on his football legacy.
All that being said, Luck was always a bit of an odd guy around here. Always kept to himself, didn't do too many public things, and was really robotic in his interviews. But the thing I always thought that was different about him from guys like Peyton, Brady, Brees, Rodgers, and others... he never seemed obsessed with the process of football. He always worked hard, there's no doubt. But most people I talk to around Indy agree that he always knew he had another life outside of football. Crazy smart and incredible degree from Stanford...he was a guy that didn't need football in his life to exist. Those other guys need football. Those other guys will fight through injuries until their bodies can't do football anymore, regardless of the long-term health consequences. Luck is just a different guy. And honestly, I don't think he regrets retiring and I don't think he'll ever come back.
A guy just made a decision to be a happy and healthy father to a kid and wife, and good for him.
But personally, this ranks up there with some of the all time Sports What If's, and I really hate we were deprived to see him reach his all time potential in football. I think it would've been fun.
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