It has been quite a slow recovery process from offseason shoulder surgery for Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck.

There is currently no timetable for his return to the field from an operation that corrected an issue that he had originally suffered back in Week 3 of the 2015 NFL season. He played through the entire 2016 season with the injury before undergoing surgery this past January.

In light of that, former Colts punter Pat McAfee stated during a recent interview on the Dan Patrick Show that he doesn't believe Luck will take the field for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.

Transcribed by The Score:

“From everything I've seen, there's no way it's possible,” McAfee said. “I have no idea how he's going to get out there and play. He hasn't thrown a ball to anybody. I don't even know if it's possible. …

“I've watched local news segments which show him out there coaching and stuff. Two weeks ago he didn't even pick his arm up past his nipple whenever he was imitating something. Last week, he had his hand up above his head with some water bottle.”

McAfee added, “I hope for the Colts' sake, which a lot of my friends are there, they need Andrew Luck in a bad way. Scotty Tolzien, (Stephen) Morris, and (Phillip) Walker are good options, but I hope the guy plays.”

Luck is still on the physically unable to perform list and has resumed throwing the ball, but that's all he's able to do at this point. Team owner Jim Irsay stated that there is uncertainty surrounding his status for the season opener, while also stating there is no pressure on him with the decision.

The Colts have become a team built solely around their star quarterback, and any extended absence from him could put the team in an early hole to start the season. If Luck misses time, backup Scott Tolzien will likely go under center, playing in three games for Indy last year.