School Schedule Could Complicate Start Of Luck's Pro Career [Merge]

[Captain Americolt]

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Indianapolis has been down this road before, and managed the situation creatively. In 2007, the Colts selected

Anthony Gonzalez

, an Ohio State fourth-year junior, with their first-round pick. Ohio State, like Stanford, is on the quarter system, so Gonzalez couldn't report until mid-June. So then-quarterback

Peyton Manning

went to the receiver, taking it upon himself to drive the three hours to Columbus to teach the rookie the offense."

Edit: Sorry mods if this is in the wrong place.

[jvan1973]

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Indianapolis has been down this road before, and managed the situation creatively. In 2007, the Colts selected

Anthony Gonzalez

, an Ohio State fourth-year junior, with their first-round pick. Ohio State, like Stanford, is on the quarter system, so Gonzalez couldn't report until mid-June. So then-quarterback

Peyton Manning

went to the receiver, taking it upon himself to drive the three hours to Columbus to teach the rookie the offense."

Except we dont have Peyton to go teach him this time...

[FireJimCaldwell]

Except we dont have Peyton to go teach him this time...

Once in a life time player.

[jvan1973]

Once in a life time player.

Agreed

[21isSuperman]

I remember that story. Peyton took it on himself to go all the way down to OSU to teach Gonzo the offense. I don't know of anyone else in the entire NFL, players, coaches, management, anything, that would do that.

So, to clarify about Luck, this means he won't be able to join the Colts until mid-June rather than the end of April/early May?

[Fx Stryker]

Alright! Rookie "franchise" QB going to miss some time in camp. Starting off smooth.

[nburgmei]

Maybe the team should take a trip to Stanford for some practice. At least send some of the receivers.

[JoKeR]

Irsay should fly him back and forth.

[atapcl]

NFL.COM states that the Colts rookie minicamp is May 4-6. The full squad minicamp is June 12-14 and OTAs are May 17, May 24, and June 6. If the Colts draft Luck he may miss part of training because Stanford's final exams are June 8-13. When Anthony Gonzalez was drafted Peyton Manning drove to Ohio to teach the rookie the playbook. What arangements can be made to help Luck if he is drafted?

[JoKeR]

NFL.COM states that the Colts rookie minicamp is May 4-6. The full squad minicamp is June 12-14 and OTAs are May 17, May 24, and June 6. If the Colts draft Luck he may miss part of training because Stanford's final exams are June 8-13. When Anthony Gonzalez was drafted Peyton Manning drove to Ohio to teach the rookie the playbook. What arangements can be made to help Luck if he is drafted?

You provided more info but there's a thread already.

Mods should merge.

[atapcl]

You provided more info but there's a thread already.

Mods should merge.

Sorry I had not seen it.

[Coltman51]

I am sure the coach or one of the assistants would get together with him. Once drafted he should have access to any play books, with new coaching and rebuilding team, there may not even be an actual playbook yet. Have to log into Barnes and Noble and get one ordered, lol.

I wouldnt be surprised is Wayne, Collie , or someone went to work with him, contingent on CBA rules

[misplacedfan]

Irsay should fly him back and forth.

[FireJimCaldwell]

Irsay should fly him back and forth.

It's not a matter of logistics...

[bahhummbug]

I am sure the coach or one of the assistants would get together with him. Once drafted he should have access to any play books, with new coaching and rebuilding team, there may not even be an actual playbook yet. Have to log into Barnes and Noble and get one ordered, lol.

I wouldnt be surprised is Wayne, Collie , or someone went to work with him, contingent on CBA rules

Agree on playbook why we sign him ahead of draft to get him up to speed hes super intelligent knows football no big concern except to us fans.Give him whatever chance the CBA allows with coaches as well.

[JoKeR]

It's not a matter of logistics...

What he can't leave campus?

[FireJimCaldwell]

What he can't leave campus?

He can't workout with the Colts/Redskins/any team... due to the academic schedule. He's limited to a rookie mini-camp and that is usually just a weekend.

If the 49ers had the # 1 pick they would be faced with the same issue if they drafted Luck and they aren't too far from Stanford.

Gearhart or whatever his name is was faced with the same thing a few years ago with Minnesota..

[ColtJ82]

Maybe he will transfer to Ball State for his final semester

[chrisfarley]

C'mon, we have MSU grad Drew Stanton. He's a beast !!! He's much taller than Will Hampton.

[jimirsaysdog]

workouts start on monday.

[Jules]

Except we dont have Peyton to go teach him this time...

Maybe Reggie Wayne can do the honors this time around.

Or maybe the Colts can work something around Luck's schedule.

I am sure it will all be fine in the end. He will learn the ropes eventually, regardless.

[Ohio Colt]

does this further complicate us taking Luck over RG3?

[Jules]

does this further complicate us taking Luck over RG3?

No. *sigh*

Don't worry about it. Haven't I already told ya this before...... ;)

[John Dee]

I'm sure that whenever Luck joins the team he will be more than prepared mentally and physically.

[Ohio Colt]

No. *sigh*

Don't worry about it. Haven't I already told ya this before...... ;)

are you suggesting this piece of news to the rest of us probably isn't news to the colts?

[achcolts]

i really hope luck has alot of that peyton manning work ethic!!

[Jules]

are you suggesting this piece of news to the rest of us probably isn't news to the colts?

Just saying.....don't worry. Try not to.

I think it will all work out in the end, the team will take care of things. Nothing we can do.

[Jules]

I'm sure that whenever Luck joins the team he will be more than prepared mentally and physically.

Yes.

This is true.

[braveheartcolt]

Alright! Rookie "franchise" QB going to miss some time in camp. Starting off smooth.

You sound kind of pleased with yourself there FX.....

[FanFromtheWasteland]

I thought that camp didn't start till July, so unless there is a delay in contract negotiations, what is he really going to miss?

[betheafan41]

it doesnt matter to me, if he can come out and execute the plays and make the throws he needs to. aslong as he studies the playbook then shows up for summer camp and preseason and gets his work in he should be fine.

[PrincetonTiger]

Much Ado about Nothing

[Esquire59]

Wow, how is this "news"? He's the best QB prospect since Elway. He's going to lead out team for 13-18 years. Big picture.

[Busta]

http://www.nfl.com/n..._headline_stack

"

Indianapolis has been down this road before, and managed the situation creatively. In 2007, the Colts selected

Anthony Gonzalez

, an Ohio State fourth-year junior, with their first-round pick. Ohio State, like Stanford, is on the quarter system, so Gonzalez couldn't report until mid-June. So then-quarterback

Peyton Manning

went to the receiver, taking it upon himself to drive the three hours to Columbus to teach the rookie the offense."

Edit: Sorry mods if this is in the wrong place.

Peyton wasted his time since he never could get healthy enough to play.

[21isSuperman]

Peyton wasted his time since he never could get healthy enough to play.

Actually, Gonzo has a solid rookie season and he clearly had some good chemistry with Peyton.

[Fx Stryker]

You sound kind of pleased with yourself there FX.....

You honestly think I want him to miss camp?

[FireJimCaldwell]

Peyton wasted his time since he never could get healthy enough to play.

He also did the same thing with Collie by flying to Provo.

[Ryan Pelley]

Peyton wasted his time since he never could get healthy enough to play.

Not at all. Gonzo's first two years in the league, he was very solid, and looking like a great replacement for Marvin Harrison. Another "what if", but wasn't a waste at all.

[sb2001]

I remember that story. Peyton took it on himself to go all the way down to OSU to teach Gonzo the offense. I don't know of anyone else in the entire NFL, players, coaches, management, anything, that would do that.

So, to clarify about Luck, this means he won't be able to join the Colts until mid-June rather than the end of April/early May?

Cant he just go to night school. Unless we have a monday nite game.

[vinatierifan4]

I don't think it will be that big of a deal, obviously other players have done it, i actually think joe flacco had to do it a few years ago...