Andrew Luck back at practice...

[azcolt]

At practice anyway

[Erupt]

Still won't play this week :/

[CR91]

for those that want a link

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000602724/article/luck-returns-to-practice-hasselbeck-not-practicing

[MTC]

It's good that he's practicing. Not sure if he is 100% cleared to play, but we'll see.

[CR91]

10 minutes ago, Erupt said:

Still won't play this week :/

 

and you know this how

[ColtStronger]

In a red jersey (non-contact).  Hasselbeck is not practicing!  I think I've seen multiple reports to where it was suppose to play out like this, so all I want to know is who is starting come Sunday?  Will Hasselbeck and Luck both be game time decisions?

[ColtStronger]

20 minutes ago, CR91 said:

 

and you know this how

B/R instant updates to a smartphone

[CR91]

1 minute ago, ColtStronger said:

B/R instant updates to a smartphone

 

 might as well get it from down the street

[CR91]

best case its luck. worse case clipboard jesus and boy will he need god on his side to survive against jj watt

[coltsfeva]

Pagano said Hasselback would have Wednesday off and that  l Matt would practice Thursday and be a go for Sunday. If this plays out, I like our chances, especially with Anthony Castanzo, Walden, Toler and Freeman returning.

[krunk]

1 minute ago, CR91 said:

best case its luck. worse case clipboard jesus and boy will he need god on his side to survive against jj watt

 

Hasslebeck was scheduled not to practice today.  Chuck talked like he should also be ready for Sunday early in the week. We'll know more tommorow.

[IndyD4U]

There's no way Luck plays this week. He's been idle for weeks now, no way he's ready to see action on the field

[krunk]

1 minute ago, IndyD4U said:

There's no way Luck plays this week. He's been idle for weeks now, no way he's ready to see action on the field

 

Seems you're ruling it out before Luck even ruled himself out.  He didn't even rule his own self out of playing Sunday.

[CR91]

1 minute ago, IndyD4U said:

There's no way Luck plays this week. He's been idle for weeks now, no way he's ready to see action on the field

 

idle? hes been throwing and running for weeks. its not like hes sitting on his couch eating potato chips

[Larry Horseman]

1 minute ago, IndyD4U said:

There's no way Luck plays this week. He's been idle for weeks now, no way he's ready to see action on the field

 

I agree he won't play but I have been hearing such conflicting reports about what he has and has not been doing. They range from he still isn't lifting or running (i.e., isn't increasing heart rate) to he has been lifting and running sprints (i.e., he is healed enough to increase heart rate). Who knows. Obviously want him to play this week IF healthy but really think he practices this week and then plays next week. I suppose they could shut him down for the year if we lose this week. Who knows...just wait and see. 

[IndyD4U]

1 minute ago, krunk said:

 

Seems you're ruling it out before Luck even ruled himself out.  He didn't even rule his own self out of playing Sunday.

 

Luck has to be PC and watch what he says. Just my thoughts, obviously. I'd bet the farm that he doesn't play

[CR91]

4 minutes ago, krunk said:

 

Hasslebeck was scheduled not to practice today.  Chuck talked like he should also be ready for Sunday early in the week. We'll know more tommorow.

 

imo hasslebeck is too beat up to be any help this week

[Larry Horseman]

1 minute ago, krunk said:

 

Seems you're ruling it out before Luck even ruled himself out.  He didn't even rule his own self out of playing Sunday.

 

1 minute ago, CR91 said:

 

idle? hes been throwing and running for weeks. its not like hes sitting on his couch eating potato chips

 

See my post above. Yesterday I literally saw contradictory reports. I tend to believe he has been lifting, throwing, and running but really we don't know. 

[CR91]

1 minute ago, Larry Horseman said:

 

 

See my post above. Yesterday I literally saw contradictory reports. I tend to believe he has been lifting, throwing, and running but really we don't know.

 

the fact that he was able to practice is a good sign by itself. whether he plays or not we'll have to wait and see, but completely jumping to assumpation he wont play is premature

[krunk]

2 minutes ago, IndyD4U said:

 

Luck has to be PC and watch what he says. Just my thoughts, obviously. I'd bet the farm that he doesn't play

 

If they asked him if he could play last week against the Jags do you think he would have been PC?  No he would have said no.  Irsay had already projected him playing this week as a possibility.  I don't have high hopes he'll play, but there seem to be some good signs.

[ColtStronger]

I would pay off the Dr's and tell Andrew he better get his butt on the field Sunday and play at a high level or his contract will deteriorate!  That should get us the W against the Texans

 

 

[IndyD4U]

2 minutes ago, krunk said:

 

If they asked him if he could play last week against the Jags do you think he would have been PC?  No he would have said no.  Irsay had already projected him playing this week as a possibility.  I don't have high hopes he'll play, but there seem to be some good signs.

 I agree, that's definitely a good sign. And if I'm wrong then so be it, I'm wrong everyday. Like Larry Horseman said, I've read contradicting reports too. Bottom line, despite what any of us think we know about the situation, we're all in the dark.

[CardiacColts]

I have been excited to go to this game all season. It is crucial that we keep the Texans winless at LOS, and regain control of the division. If we win Sunday, do we clinch the division with a second win over the Texans? Either way, all I want for Christmas is to see Andrew suit up against the Texans and blow them away! Let's go 'Shoe!

[JSChicago]

Well, if he plays I hope they give him plenty of protection and don't get him killed.

[Larry Horseman]

11 minutes ago, CR91 said:

 

the fact that he was able to practice is a good sign by itself. whether he plays or not we'll have to wait and see, but completely jumping to assumpation he wont play is premature

 

Well sure. I will be interested to see if we get info on how limited he was. If he practices all week, that's a good sign. I assume then they will scan him on Saturday to see how the kidney is, and clear or not clear him to play. He'll be listed as questionable regardless, I assume...

[krunk]

He went through all the same drills that Whitehurst did. Made all the same throws, long, short, intermediate. I think he'll practice all week. Just a matter of getting medical clearance. If he is medically cleared I would assume he will play.

[Cynjin]

30 minutes ago, CR91 said:

 

idle? hes been throwing and running for weeks. its not like hes sitting on his couch eating potato chips

There was a report the other day that said the docs and trainers were not allowing him to run because of the kidney.  I don't know if it's true.

[Cynjin]

37 minutes ago, CR91 said:

best case its luck. worse case clipboard jesus and boy will he need god on his side to survive against jj watt

On the positive side, Watt should be less effective with that club on his hand.

[akitacolt]

Since a back-up quarterback has not been signed for Charlie that tells us 2 things.  Either Matt or Luck should be able to go with Charlie as the back-up  

[ColtsSouljah]

I feel bad about this upcoming game... doesn't APPEAR that Luck is going to be able to return. Seems pretty questionable whether for Matt will play and he has not been very good the past two games. If CW gets the start.... well....

[krunk]

6 minutes ago, Cynjin said:

There was a report the other day that said the docs and trainers were not allowing him to run because of the kidney.  I don't know if it's true.

 

I don't know where that came from. I've heard Luck himself say he's been running.

[JPFolks]

The best news has been that once his kidney is healed, he presents no more risk to it than any other player does in any other game.  It could be gamesmanship making Houston wonder who will be playing, or better that perhaps he's ready and they held him for this exact game knowing it would likely be the key matchup to make the playoffs and likely it is (if Luck can finish the season they would be favored against Miami and Tenn I expect, if they beat Houston).  But if he can't go, at least it may force Houston to gameplan for all 3 of our QB's.  If it is Whitehurst, only Gore could win the game for us and I don't think he has it in him.  So, we can hope but without Luck or Hasselbeck, the season is over and even with Hasselbeck should he somehow eek us into the playoffs (due to the heinous play of our division) we're not beating Pitt who I predict will have the #5 seed at season's end).  With Luck we'd have a slim shot at a shootout in the 50's. 

[krunk]

Picture of Luck at practice

http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/ind/indianapolis-colts

 

[bababooey]

If we're down 2 scores in the 4th quarter sunday he better play

[dgambill]

I'm all for Andrew playing if he is 100% but if he is even 95-99% I don't want him out there. I mean that kidney and abdominal injury have to be 100% healed. Last thing we need is him ending up with a worse kidney injury and possibly ending his career. I know HE wants to play...and the COLTS want him to play...and WE want him to play but honestly we have to protect the future of this franchise...we can't be short-sighted here and risk the next 10 yrs because we MIGHT get a playoff game. I really hope Andrew heals up...I hate the thought of putting him at an increased risk by pressuring him to come back early. I think the fair thing is to let Matt start...win or lose Andrew wouldn't feel pressured to come back too soon. He would come back on his own time with no pressure of worrying about making the playoffs.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Promising but as usual we all really don't know a great deal. If Andrew cant go I pray that Hass is ready because with Charlie out there it's time to just cover your eye's. I expect Hass to play at worse and with the Texans QB situation and their in ability to be able to beat us here in the Watt era we should pull the game out.

[Defjamz26]

Just ruled out 

[Cynjin]

8 minutes ago, krunk said:

 

I don't know where that came from. I've heard Luck himself say he's been running.

That's good to hear then.  That makes it more likely he will play.

[GoColts8818]

Pagano just told the media no way Luck plays Sunday.  They expect Matt to start but getting Clipboard Jesus ready just in case.

[Defjamz26]

Mods should update the topic title before everyone starts making a million topics about him being out