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Every NFL team’s roster, ranked by preseason potential

By Rucker Haringey

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 3, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 3, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JUNE 13: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts minicamp on June 13, 2018 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JUNE 13: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts minicamp on June 13, 2018 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

30. Indianapolis Colts

Obviously the outlook for the Colts changes significantly if Andrew Luck is healthy. There’s no logical reason to expect that to happen in 2018 though. As such, Indianapolis finds themselves near the bottom of this list.

Even if Luck is healthy, there isn’t a ton to like about his offensive teammates. Adding Quenton Nelson in the draft will really help the offensive line, but it’s still a weak group overall. The skill players may be even worse. When Eric Ebron is the guy you’re touting to be your go-to receiver in training camp, it’s a clear indication you don’t have league average offensive talent.

The defense has a couple of interesting pieces, but like the offense, lacks the talent across the board to be even an average unit. The best of the bunch is Jabaal Sheard at defensive end. You’d like to see him get to the quarterback a bit more often, but he’s stout against the run as well.

The projected starters in the back seven are troubling, to say the least. Malik Hooker may develop into an above-average starter, but he’s the only guy you should bet on being a part of the Colts roster long-term. He’ll have to play great this season to mask the team’s lack of talent at cornerback.

Colts fans are right to place their hope in Luck this season. An MVP-caliber year from the injury-prone signal caller is their only hope of being a competitive team in 2018.