I'm Going On INDY Radio To Discuss Luck vs RGIII!

[12thMan]

Jake Query, Indy sports radio 1260 WNDE, invited me on his show today around 3:30 pm EST to discuss RGIII vs Luck from a Redskins fan perspective.

I wanted to solicit some points, perspective, and statistics from you guys that would make the case for RGIII.

One caveat. About a month ago I thought Luck was virtually a lock for ROY because the Colts were headed to the playoffs. Since then, the Skins went on a roll and are positioned as well.

Mods, if you want to move this thread elsewhere, feel free. Thanks.

Query & Schultz - SportsRadio 1260 WNDE

[12thMan]

One thing I will mention is that the Colts have beaten only two teams with winning records.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

One thing I will mention is that the Colts have beaten only two teams with winning records.

I don't know that that's such a strong argument

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I don't know that that's such a strong argument

So you wouldn't bring that up?

The thinking from Indy's perspective is Luck has brought the franchise back from the dead and turned them around. ButI hear ya.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

So you wouldn't bring that up?

The thinking from Indy's perspective is Luck has brought the franchise back from the dead and turned them around. ButI hear ya.

Yeah I don't buy that thinking, because the Colts really had one bad year. They haven't been a franchise mired in mediocrity. I do understand they have many new players.

Luck has had a solid season but not the most efficient in my opinion. I mean the turnovers alone have been prolific and at times horrific. Luck this year is like that NBA player who you say "Wow! He scored 40 points tonight" and then you see he was 13-38 from the field, 4-10 from 3 point range, and 12-12 from the line" (don't ask me if that adds up to 40, I didn't do the math).

But speak from your heart man, you're a lifelong DC resident. Talk about how the two most important positions in DC are President of the US and Redskins QB. And RG3 has revitalized not just the franchise, but the community.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah I don't buy that thinking, because the Colts really had one bad year. They haven't been a franchise mired in mediocrity. I do understand they have many new players.

Luck has had a solid season but not the most efficient in my opinion. I mean the turnovers alone have been prolific and at times horrific. Luck this year is like that NBA player who you say "Wow! He scored 40 points tonight" and then you see he was 13-38 from the field, 4-10 from 3 point range, and 12-12 from the line" (don't ask me if that adds up to 40, I didn't do the math).

But speak from your heart man, you're a lifelong DC resident. Talk about how the two most important positions in DC are President of the US and Redskins QB. And RG3 has revitalized not just the franchise, but the community.

Excellent point and definitely something to emphasize, I can't ever remember a season like this. What he's done in uniting people around the DMV is nothing short of incredible. I can't go anywhere in public or at work with Skins gear on without getting into a conversation with someone about what the Skins have done, or what RG3 is going to do next. It's crazy thinking about how one guy has brought us a lot of people together like this.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah I don't buy that thinking, because the Colts really had one bad year. They haven't been a franchise mired in mediocrity. I do understand they have many new players.

Luck has had a solid season but not the most efficient in my opinion. I mean the turnovers alone have been prolific and at times horrific. Luck this year is like that NBA player who you say "Wow! He scored 40 points tonight" and then you see he was 13-38 from the field, 4-10 from 3 point range, and 12-12 from the line" (don't ask me if that adds up to 40, I didn't do the math).

But speak from your heart man, you're a lifelong DC resident. Talk about how the two most important positions in DC are President of the US and Redskins QB. And RG3 has revitalized not just the franchise, but the community.

W/out question.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

So you wouldn't bring that up?

The thinking from Indy's perspective is Luck has brought the franchise back from the dead and turned them around. ButI hear ya.

They had one losing season in the last ten years!!!

[44ever]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

So you wouldn't bring that up?

The thinking from Indy's perspective is Luck has brought the franchise back from the dead and turned them around. ButI hear ya.

The way I see it is this, Luck has not done anything for the Colts that Manning could not have done or has not done. The Colts laid down last season in order to get Luck. They are virtually the same team they have been for many years.

RG3 on the other hand has lifted the entire Redskins organization, coaches and fan base. He has single handedly changed the franchise as a whole from a team that basically could not win to one that can not lose.

Sorry this is late but still wanted to air it out.

[rbanerjee23]

Turnovers!!!

[scowan]

If the Redskins win this week they will win their Division. I know Russell Wilson and Andrew Luck already have their teams in the playoffs, but RGIII, could win the division for his team. Luck and Wilson can't say they have done that. Another case for RGIII, better QB rating, against tougher opponents.

[12thMan]

Okay, so Jake wants to know what's OUR perception of Andrew Luck. The call will last about 5-7 minutes. Said he'll give Warpath a shout out too!

[MTK]

RG3's stats blow Luck's out of the water when you compare them side by side, no contest really.

Luck has too many turnovers.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

RG3's stats blow Luck's out of the water when you compare them side by side, no contest really.

Luck has too many turnovers.

I hear everyone saying this but to be fair, Luck has around 600 throws and they play in a pass first offense. Ours is run first. RG3 doesn't even have 400 attempts. Still, RG3 has protected the ball better than Luck, but if we ran that type of offense, he would probably have more picks. Just sayin' ...

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

RG3's stats blow Luck's out of the water when you compare them side by side, no contest really.

Luck has too many turnovers.

Some stats. He's way behind in yards, attempts, completions, and slightly behind in TDs. Now granted, I would prefer RGIII's stats to Luck's so lets get that cleared up before any knuckleheads decide to read more into than what's said.


Bottom line is, Luck has less to work with than RGIII does, and is asked to do more than RGIII is. Would he be causing that many TOs if he had a running game like we do? Who knows. Does Luck have a Trent Williams or a Montgomery blocking for him? Not hardly. Our 3rd string TE(paulsen) has outperformed all of their TEs. (including Fleener)

Remember, that Colts defense is one that gave up 352 rushing yards the other week so it's not like that defense is carrying the team. It's not.