[TonyLima]

the Colts didn't try hard enough to get a good offensive line.  they basically weren't protecting him.

They drafted Luck in 2012. They took a 7th round OL that year, who never made a roster. They took an OG and a C in the 2nd and 3rd round the next year. 2nd rounder had 35 starts, 3rd rounder was a backup for a few years.  2014, a 7th round OL who played 3 games.  None in 2015.  First legit draft pick was 2016 1st rounder, a center who has played 93 games since then. The 3rd rounder that year was a tackle who has had 16 starts in six years.  5th rounder started for two years, has been a spot starter since then. 7th rounder was a C who started 61 games.  Next year, a 4th round tackle who didn't make the team.

In the five years including Luck's rookie year, Indianapolis Colts drafted 9 OLs, most of whom didn't pan out.

Many thanks. Great data analysis.

[TonyLima]

the Colts didn't try hard enough to get a good offensive line.  they basically weren't protecting him.

They drafted Luck in 2012. They took a 7th round OL that year, who never made a roster. They took an OG and a C in the 2nd and 3rd round the next year. 2nd rounder had 35 starts, 3rd rounder was a backup for a few years.  2014, a 7th round OL who played 3 games.  None in 2015.  First legit draft pick was 2016 1st rounder, a center who has played 93 games since then. The 3rd rounder that year was a tackle who has had 16 starts in six years.  5th rounder started for two years, has been a spot starter since then. 7th rounder was a C who started 61 games.  Next year, a 4th round tackle who didn't make the team.

In the five years including Luck's rookie year, Indianapolis Colts drafted 9 OLs, most of whom didn't pan out.

Many thanks. Great data analysis.