Colts ponder hypothetical trade of Luck for multiple draft picks

Discussion emerged on what might have happened if the Colts had traded Andrew Luck instead of selecting him first overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. Speculation centers around a trade proposal from the Redskins, which could have yielded additional first and second-round picks. The analysis reflects on the team's efforts to recover from quarterback Peyton Manning’s departure, emphasizing the Colts' struggle to find a franchise quarterback during the years following Manning's cut in March 2012. The theoretical outcomes raise questions about the team’s direction under new leadership and with multiple draft assets at their disposal.

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