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The Athletic @theathletic.com

Andrew Luck knew he made the right decision by leaving the NFL. He just hated what he left behind. Read more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

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aug 18, 2025, 5:42 pm • 171 11

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anthonylamarche.bsky.social @anthonylamarche.bsky.social

It’s a game. Life is way more important.

aug 18, 2025, 7:29 pm • 5 1 • view
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humoristguy.bsky.social @humoristguy.bsky.social

He saved a life with his kids. That’s more important.

aug 18, 2025, 5:46 pm • 8 0 • view
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Andrew Wetzel @wetz.bsky.social

Whatever graphic designer left-aligned the words in the first line and NOT the punctuation is someone who won’t be replaced by AI.

aug 18, 2025, 9:15 pm • 1 0 • view
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TJ Archer @tjarcher.bsky.social

I wonder if he feels guilty about how high I drafted him in a superflex startup just a few days before his retirement

aug 18, 2025, 6:28 pm • 10 0 • view
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Kaniel Outis @adamrgoar91.bsky.social

The timing remains incredibly shitty all these years later.

aug 18, 2025, 8:29 pm • 1 0 • view
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Irish-Seanchai @irish-seanchai.bsky.social

At least he has an intact brain, which is more than what can be said of a lot of NFL-retirees.

aug 18, 2025, 5:52 pm • 9 0 • view
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Gavacha Gacha @gavachagacha.bsky.social

Ultimately, Andrew Luck made the best decision for himself. The Colts weren't protecting him. Yes, the timing was terrible, but i respect his decision.

aug 18, 2025, 10:54 pm • 3 1 • view
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Epic Giant Blob @shortfuse69.bsky.social

Yeah to me it was never the leaving part, it was the leaving start of the season. If you were thinking these thoughts in february then retire, let the team try and get some sort of plan.

aug 19, 2025, 5:14 am • 1 0 • view
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Robin Byrd @wh6785.bsky.social

Also, I read a story about former members of the 1988 New Orleans Saints. Many of them passed away due to injuries and illnesses caused by playing football. Luck was right to leave while he still could on his own terms.

aug 19, 2025, 7:55 am • 2 0 • view
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Robin Byrd @wh6785.bsky.social

I have never had a problem with Andrew Luck. He had no choice after having gone through so many injuries and treatments. And the Colts knew that his arm was injured far more seriously than they were ever willing to admit to.

aug 19, 2025, 7:52 am • 0 0 • view
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Explain Him Jim @explainhimjim.bsky.social

Yeah, it's about Andrew Luck feeling sure about quitting the NFL, but he's really torn up about missing the game and the team. It’s a tough emotional split for him.

aug 18, 2025, 5:46 pm • 2 0 • view