Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck, coach Chuck Pagano agree more workout – NFL News
There is a unanimous view in the Indianapolis Colts that rookie quarterback Andrew Luck needs more time on the field to gain in pro league experience, essential to hone talent and perfect his skills.
Although the rookie has made a promising start to his pro career during preseason phase after impressing at training camp, he admits the more time he gets on the field the more experience of professional league he will gain.
Andrew said:
"Any experience is incredibly helpful for me right now, just to be out there and with a lack of really any NFL experience, I have to take advantage of some game experience. We would like to put a touchdown on the board, a couple touchdowns or however many
drives we're out there."
Coach Chuck Pagano has echoed a similar view. While a need for maintaining all players healthy and fit is there, the coach said he is interested to see them getting substantial time on the field to further develop their skills and experience.
Chuck said:
"You're always worried about trying to get out of this thing as healthy as possible but at the same time, all of those guys still need the work.”
The coach also praised offensive coordinator Bruce Arians for working hard with Luck to satisfy his training and grooming need. He said Bruce has a genuine interest in helping out the rookie, which is rarely seen during preseason phases.
He may be right in his claim given some of other rookie quarterbacks out of this year’s draft are clueless about getting help to overcome their mistakes, which are most commonly made by the first-year pro players.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden, for example, is a talented player but has been struggling to rectify small mistakes while the team’s coaches remain loath about it.
It is also encouraging for Chuck and Bruce to note that Luck is very keen on learning and adapting to their tips and advice, irrespective of the fact that he himself has shown to be a mature leader and is often seen heading the offensive line crop of the
team on his own successfully.
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