Ah, yes, it's the Andrew Luck plan. The idea of tanking at the right time with the express purpose to draft a generational quarterback only to get him crushed by signing the likes of Frank Gore and Andre Johnson instead of shoring up the offensive line.
Fast-forward years of misery and the world's most famous shoulder and Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly believes things have drastically changed, via Mark Inabinett of AL.com.
“I think we’re just a tough, smart group,” Kelly said, via AL.com. “I think where we were from Day One to where we are now, I think we’ve come a long way. [Offensive line] coach [Dave] DeGuglielmo has been incredible for us, just helping us get along.”
Kelly, 25, represents one of the more admirable efforts of the organization looking to protect the franchise quarterback who means so much. As the 18th overall selection via the 2016 NFL Draft, Kelly is one of several who've been drafted upfront while producing mixed results.
As the center, Kelly understands all five men equal one unit.
“It’s a big formula that goes into it and, obviously, when you don’t have five guys playing together every game, it’s pretty tough,” Kelly said. “It’s one of the most special positions on the field because really all those guys need to be in tune. And if you’re not, you’re going to pay for it.”
If Ryan Kelly is correct in his notion that the Indianapolis Colts O-line is the real deal, Andrew Luck's comeback will be something to watch this coming season.
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