This is a very wise post.

Even with the NFL's relaxed passing rules, which should have ushered in another 1983 type draft every few years, it just hasn't happened.

While we've seen no shortage of Tony Gonzalez-style TE's, the 10-15 year Franchise QB remains elusive for the overwhelming majority of NFL teams.

I don't see that trend changing.

I cant believe with this and the other thread, I am reading the slander about Andrew Luck in an attempt to prop up Alex (yes Hootie, I am aware you wouldnt take Alex over Luck). But the point that Luck had an awful year is just a joke.

Luck has a terrible offensive line, one of if not the worst rushing offense in the NFL, and a terrible defense. The Colts literally ARE Andrew Luck.

The entire success of that franchise is predicated on Luck being able to carry them....can the same be said about Alex Smith?

If Andrew Luck doesnt play well, the Colts lose....can the same be said about Alex Smith?

If the Colts defense gives up 24 points, Andrew Luck still gives them a chance to win.....can the same be said about Alex Smith?

Andrew Luck is asked to do sooooo much more than Alex is, its comical. Alex is not asked to do more by Reid (and he wasn't by Harbaugh). Why? Because chances are, he would revert back to pre-Harbaugh days where he was one of the worst QBs in the NFL. The Chiefs passing offense is a low powered, dink and dunk offense, because it runs in a way which Alex can be successful (which I firmly believe most NFL quarterbacks could replicate). Luck runs a high powered passing offense, because he is capable of leading one.

There is absolutely no comparison between Alex and Luck. Zero.

I read fifty Andrew Luck excuses there, go figure. He took over a team Peyton Manning had competing at a Super Bowl level every year. He's got plenty of talent around him.

No one needs to make excuses for a QB who wins, and wins playoff games.

Thank you! That was my logic on it, and you worded it perfectly. With the rules changes there should absolutely be more guys putting up BIGGER numbers. Peyton is. Brees has. A few others. But not enough and not big enough. Can you imagine how many yards Marino would throw for today?

Well he's favored, at home, against Cincy. What will the excuse be for losing that one?

He will rape.

Luck will be in the AFCC and at the very least give Brady or Manning a game.

And what happened the one year that the Colts didnt have Peyton or Luck? Remember that season?

And I would love for you to show me what the "fifty excuses" are excusing exactly. Because the last time I checked, the Colts have been division champs 2 out of the 3 years Luck has been there....and been to the playoffs every year.....all in spite of the "excuses" you claim I wrote.

He didn't play Reid and the chuefs?

Tennessee, Jacksonville, Houston

Boy, I certainly hope he's winning that division

Doubt it

A few months ago you "doubted" that the Chiefs would miss the playoffs.

But I thought you said the colts sucked without manning. After all, they went 2-14 without him. What do you think their record would be without luck?

At 7-3? Ok, and?

I can't predict the future but the Colts are the 2nd worst playoff team IMO

It won't be Luck's fault they lose but Luck is also nowhere near elite yet.

He will be I think, but he's not particularly close yet. Big name, probably in the 8-12 range

Luck has been hot garbage for a month now.