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One thing every NFL team can be thankful for in 2016

By John Buhler

Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and center Travis Frederick (72) celebrate with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and center Travis Frederick (72) celebrate with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) warms up passing the ball before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) warms up passing the ball before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck is on the Colts

Don’t let franchise quarterback Andrew Luck fool you. The Indianapolis Colts are one of the most dysfunctional organizations in the NFL and have been for a long time. Luck is able to succeed in the NFL quarterbacking the Colts despite having a lackluster supporting cast.

His undeniable talent has helped get the Colts to 5-5 and be very much in the AFC South race in 2016. Luck is the duct tape that his holding this poorly run football organization together. How bad would the Colts be if Luck isn’t their starting quarterback? Would we really want to know any way?

While he has the best physical tools as an NFL quarterback prospect since Elway, there are two things that Indianapolis should be very thankful for that Luck is their franchise quarterback: 1.) He is willing to take control of games in victory and defeat. 2.) He will willingly fall on the sword of perpetual dysfunctional behavior so others in the Colts organization won’t have to.

In short, Luck wants the Colts to win or lose games on his right arm rather than see it porous defense do its best leaky faucet impression. This makes it easier for Luck to take the blame for a loss when most of the time it comes down to the poor play of his teammates. Indianapolis should be thankful that Luck is a stand-up guy.

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