To be a legend you have to be healthy. So says Colts owner Jim Irsay. To help his quarterback remain healthy, he is encouraging him to emulate another prominent quarterback. Quote via The Indy Star:
“One thing we did talk about internally was to make sure he does have the slide down,” Irsay said. “If we have to bring in a baseball player or baseball coach … Russell Wilson is a baseball player, and when he slides, he does it so naturally. Andrew’s struggled a little bit more, but I think that’s just his competitive nature saying, ‘Do I shut it down or get those two extra yards?’ His competitive nature just gets to him.
The thing I remember most about Andrew Luck in college was the soul crushing hit on Shareece Wright after a turnover. That toughness stood out, but now that he’s proven his manhood, he should not take any more hits than he needs to.