Why did Andrew Luck retire? Tragic story of Peyton Manning's successor reveals flaws in Colts' organization - The SportsRush
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Andrew Luck was the perfect quarterback. He had all the physical gifts and intangibles you'd want in a signal caller, and he was putting up the numbers to back it. And yet, he tragically retired at 29 years old.
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Peyton Manning: Instead of predator, he's the Colts' prey – Twin Cities
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Andrew Luck opens up about what led to him retiring from the NFL - Sports Illustrated All Cardinal News, Analysis and More
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Colts turn to Andrew Luck in post-Peyton Manning era – The Denver Post
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Andrew Luck opens up about what led to him retiring from the NFL - Sports Illustrated All Cardinal News, Analysis and More
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From impossible to inevitable: Why Colts had to cut Peyton Manning
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Andrew Luck, Colts dispatch Peyton Manning's Broncos from playoffs
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Andrew Luck vs. Peyton Manning: Who Was Better Through Year 4?, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ashish Priyadarshi, Author at The SportsRush