INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts will gladly play it safe with Andrew Luck.They’d rather he be healthy for training camp anyway.Just minutes after coach Frank Reich announced Tuesday that his starting quarterback would sit out this week’s three-day minicamp — the final portion of Indy’s offseason workouts — Luck promised he would return to practice when the Colts report to camp in late July.“It’s OK Gary Jennings Jr. Jersey , it’s not good enough to practice this week, which I’m bummed about,” Luck said, describing the injury. “But I think we’re on a very, very good page and I’ll be ready for training camp.”The injury, suffered during training, has forced Luck to miss the Colts’ entire on-the-field program for the second offseason in three years.But this was different.After missing the entire 2017 season to recover from surgery on his throwing shoulder, he started throwing again last June during the team’s mandatory minicamp. His appearance raised even more questions when it appeared he was throwing footballs smaller than the NFL’s regulation size.Team officials continued to be cautious with Luck at training camp when they closely monitored the number of throws he made and gave him extra days off. The prolonged recovery time prompted some skeptics to question whether Luck could ever return to his Pro Bowl form.It didn’t take long for Luck to prove the doubters wrong. He produced arguably the best season of his pro career and was rewarded with the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award.This year, many outsiders expect bigger and better things from Luck and his teammates, and Luck sounds confident he can deliver despite the nagging injury.“I’ve thrown significantly, sort of off my foot to make sure I don’t aggravate something, but to keep my arm in shape,” he said. “It’s a football http://www.seahawksauthorizedshops.com/authentic-phil-haynes-jersey , a pigskin Wilson Duke, with Roger Goodell’s signature on it.”Reich has continually insisted that Luck’s absence was a cautionary move.He has no serious concerns about Luck’s health, and with seven seasons in the league, two full offseasons to get acclimated to the system and most of last season’s key offensive contributors returning, Reich figures Luck’s absence should not hinder his play.“He has missed the on-field work but he has gotten so much in the meetings,” Reich said. “Second year in the system, talking through things, he’s been able to have even more input into the system this year, putting his imprint on the system now knowing what we’re doing, what he likes, what he doesn’t, and why he likes what he likes in our system.”Indy can’t wait to see how things play out in training camp. But the last month certainly has presented some challenges, and not just because of Luck.Rookie center Javon Patterson Ugo Amadi Jersey , a seventh-round draft pick, and defensive end Jegs Jegede, an undrafted rookie from Valdosta State, landed on season-ending injured reserve.Fourth-string quarterback Chad Kelly will miss the first two regular-season games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Backup offensive tackle Antonio Garcia received a four-game suspension Monday for violating the league policy on performance-enhancing substances.General manager Chris Ballard explained last week why he drafted linebacker Bobby Okereke in the third round, knowing Okereke had been accused of sexual assault in 2015.And after re-signing 11 of the team’s 20 free agents and adding receiver Devin Funchess, running back Spencer Ware and pass rusher Justin Houston, Ballard signed punter Rigoberto Sanchez to a contract extension last week, and long snapper Luke Rhodes to an extension Tuesday.All that’s missing now is Luck.“Within the calf strain injury, I’d say it’s on the longer side. I don’t think it’s out of the range of a calf strain but it’s definitely on the longer side,” Reich said. “We’re not concerned.” ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Known for his spirited energy, Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay pledges to show increased patience this season.Already, that’s being put to the test.Lindsay participated in individual drills Wednesday at minicamp as his surgically repaired right wrist heals. He also sat out the team drills Dwayne Haskins Jersey , which made him antsy.“I’m itching to be out there,” said Lindsay, whose wild hair and relentless rushing style earned him the nickname “Tasmanian Devil” at the University of Colorado. “That’s why they have to hold the reins on me so tight.”With a new coach in Vic Fangio and digesting a different system, the second-year undrafted tailback is eager to display what he can do.Last season, Lindsay rushed for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns. Only a wrist injury at Oakland on Christmas Eve deprived him of a shot at breaking Dominic Rhodes’ 2001 record of 1,104 yards for undrafted rookie running backs. Still, Lindsay earned a Pro Bowl selection even if he couldn’t play.On his list of areas to improve in 2019 — patience. More specifically, waiting for things to develop, especially given the different blocking schemes.But he could hardly stay still on the sideline with Royce Freeman and Devontae Booker splitting the reps.Lindsay wanted to be taking handoffs.“But you can’t go out there half-healthy. You’re going against these grown men and it’s your livelihood,” said Lindsay, who attended the Pro Bowl as a social media correspondent. “They want to put me in the best situation to be able to make plays. I want to be able to go the whole entire year, not half a year.”Lindsay believes he will fit in well in this new offense. He can’t wait to start developing a bond with quarterback Joe Flacco.“Flacco’s seen me David Long Jersey , heard about me, but now he has to trust me,” Lindsay said. “I have to go back and earn his trust.”At times, Lindsay ditched his wrist brace for some of the drills. He’s balancing being smart about his wrist with the desire to participate in more activities.“You don’t want to go out there and mess up by tripping or falling, something that’s not supposed to happen,” Lindsay said. “When it’s time, it’s going to be time. I’m going to go out there and showcase.”Fangio said he expects Lindsay to be full-go for training camp. As for his preference about whether he’d rather have a featured back or use the hot-hand approach, Fangio will take a wait-and-see approach. He likes what he sees from Lindsay even if it’s been in a limited capacity.“He’s a very intense competitor, wants to do well and has his priorities in order,” Fangio said.Next month, Lindsay will host a football camp for kids in the Denver area. He will be out there with them and fully engaged.“That’s what I do,” said Lindsay, who grew up in Denver. “I’m not going to just sit there.”After all http://www.losangelesramsteamonline.com/bobby-evans-jersey , it’s difficult enough to sit out some of the minicamp action.“Any injury is frustrating. I’m anxious to be out there with my teammates,” Lindsay said. “I see Booker and Royce putting in a lot of work and I want to be out there with them. I like the grind. I like being tired. I like sweat, blood, the tears. That’s what I’m here for. I can’t wait to get back to that.”NOTES: Former Broncos QB Peyton Manning and his father, Archie, stopped by minicamp Wednesday. Fangio maintained that Archie was the best quarterback in the Manning family. “I always said if he was with the Pittsburgh Steelers back when he played, instead of (Terry) Bradshaw — if him and Bradshaw switched spots, Archie would’ve had all those Super Bowl rings and Bradshaw would’ve had to go through the agony of playing with the Saints in the ’70s.” … Fangio estimated that 90% of the concepts have been installed. … K Taylor Bertolet took quite a few of the field-goal attempts Wednesday over Brandon McManus. “Brandon is obviously the incumbent,” Fangio said. “He (Bertolet) would have to knock him out like in a heavyweight battle.”
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