The news of former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck’s retirement took NFL fans by surprise on Saturday night. The news came first in a tweet from ESPN reporter Adam Schefter during the Colts preseason game. This was met with mixed responses by Colts fans and non-Colts fans alike. But what does this mean for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
First off, it essentially removes a playoff contender from the mix in the AFC. The Steelers are looking to get back to the playoffs after missing out last season, and a Colts team without Luck at quarterback doesn’t have the teeth in the competitive AFC.
But more specifically, the Week 9 matchup against the Colts becomes much more winnable. Pittsburgh doesn’t get many breathers on this schedule, but I will certainly take a Jacoby Brissett-led Indianapolis team over a Luck-led squad 10 times out of 10.
Having said that, I have to ask Steeler Nation: If Ben Roethlisberger had retired at 29 years old and the announcement came out during a preseason game, how would you feel? Let me know in the comments below.
