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Andrew Luck s return path to Colts is already paved in case he reconsiders retirement Sporting News Sports NFL NEWS VIDEO SCOREBOARD STANDINGS DRAFT NBA MLB NCAAF FANTASY PLAYER UPDATES DFS LINEUP BUILDER PLAYBOOK PRO WEATHER RANKINGS SLEEPERS NHL SOCCER NASCAR BOXING ANTHONY JOSHUA CANELO ALVAREZ GENNADIY quot GGG GOLOVKIN MMA NCAAB MARCH MADNESS POLLS GOLF TENNIS WWE FIBA ATHLETICS OTHER SPORTS SHOP NEWSLETTER facebook twitter Editions USA CAN AUS DEU Written By Jeff Diamond jeffdiamondNFL Share Getty Images https images daznservices com di library sporting news d andrew-luck- -getty-ftrjpg w ge evm ltc jc p spoi jpg t quality On its face Jim Irsay decision not seek repayment of million from appears be a kind and generous gesture by team owner toward player who has given body soul the franchise I agree with that sentiment but also think it was savvy business one can pay both short- long-term dividends MORE Why chose believe wants go into good feelings for as whole genuinely appreciative how immediately bridged gap Peyton Manning lifted Indianapolis playoffs his first three seasons But been around game -plus years He seen all In seeking short term gains belief current players potential free agents cares about could have played hard ball demanded signing roster bonuses are tied playing well aware Lions went after star receiver Calvin Johnson comparatively minuscule sum prorated bonus when retired developed bad thereafter This we re talking on top Luck’s will cost dead money this year next surely some bitterness surprisingly bailing two weeks before tough regular-season opener Los Angeles against Chargers even if QB likely would spent chunk season rehabbing while taking up spot active or injured reserve smart let show So general manager Chris Ballard coach Frank Reich said right things situation blame getting booed The investment move feel grateful support His calf ankle heal might find himself missing rush playoff victory Or chase Super Bowl title Canton bring him back Perhaps want kids someday see their dad play sport which top-five talent four-time Pro Bowler at most important position Yes miss out hundreds millions more earned had final contract then signed an extension per ve battled through rehab helped backup Jacoby Brissett drive train returned second half lead another run obviously need break taken physical mental toll As past four cycle injury pain worn down point felt only way no longer football Time healer No knows story -year-old truly done loves set financially earning seven Stanford grad your typical quarterback doesn appear consumed maximize earnings fa b rbyvyf titb vrswuyo dj r Vikings GM drafted Robert Smith knew running saw fight ACL tears emerge made league highest-paid retire left deal leading NFC rushing moved Titans wisely did remaining wasn surprised call quits expect come because believed wanted healthy long haul Sure enough stayed don know like so predict ll change heart wouldn surprise me either If does though partially wise financial treatment still win AFC South planted seed grow desire completely repay generosity championship retreat solitude love books broadcast booth never again blue horseshoe helmet Either won admiration greatest ever teammates expensive-but-savvy former president vice selected Executive Year currently sports consultant online media work makes speaking appearances corporate civic groups college classes negotiation management chairman CEO Ingram Group Follow Twitter Privacy Policy DAZN Careers Shop