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2018 NFL Mock Draft: With Jets win, QB no longer guaranteed

By Brad Weiss

BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /
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BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 28: Kyle Allen #10 of the Texas A&M Aggies avoids a tackle by Arden Key #49 of the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 28: Kyle Allen #10 of the Texas A&M Aggies avoids a tackle by Arden Key #49 of the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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Arden Key

Edge, LSU

The Indianapolis Colts have had a rough go to start the season, which was to be expected early in 2017. Quarterback Andrew Luck has still yet to heal from offseason shoulder surgery, though his backup did play better in Week 3. Sure, the team played the Cleveland Browns, but a win is a win, and Jacoby Brissett looked like a player while earning the Colts their first win of the season.

One area this team needs to get better is in the pass rush, and bringing in the marquee pass rusher in this draft might be the way they choose to go. Arden Key is finally back on the field for LSU after battling shoulder issues of his own, and is an absolute terror on the outside. He has the speed you look for in an edge rusher, and Colts fans love them a player who can get the edge.

The Colts have talent on their roster, but like is always  the case, it is so hard to win without a good starting quarterback. Luck is going to come back healthy, and drafting early in this deep draft class may not end up being the worst thing. The AFC South looks very winnable again, so even if Luck comes back towards the middle of the season, they still may be able to make a run like they did last season.

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