Lucks runs out (and in) for Colts against Steelers.

Andrew Luck showed a level of composure that is remarkable for a man who will not take his first regular season snap for another 3 weeks.

Rare it is that the transition from college to the gruelling life of the NFL appears so slick. Although it is early to anoint Luck a Pro Bowl calibre Quarterback given the unquantifiable nature of preseason performances, Luck certainly looks the business.

His 2 interceptions did not stop him from sending his team into the half 3 points to the good. One of the Colts’ first half touchdowns came courtesy of the Number One draft pick’s legs, proving, as many suggested at a combine dominated by the explosive athleticism of Robert Griffin III, that Luck himself is the complete package; a beast of a man, who possesses a scintillating shiftiness with his feet, and the power to punch it in from 1 yard out.

Roethlisberger – the two time Super Bowl winning QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers – looked solid, if not sensational in the Steelers’ second preseason outing. His 7 for 8 completion ratio was good, and his 1/1 TD/INT statistic neither here nor there. He was picked off on his first pass of the night by a seasoned pro in Antoine Berthea. That kind of play in a preseason match-up is forgivable. The QB said in the post game interview that he feels things are going in the right direction. It’s hard to doubt the man who has made so much happen for the Steelers in what has thus far been an illustrious career with 3 appearances in the big game. The Steelers are still adjusting to Todd Haley’s complex offensive scheme and it shows, but expect them to be ready to rumble come the season opener.

How far can the Colts go this season? They play in a division that is now a three-way contest between themselves, the Houston Texans and the quietly impressive Tennessee Titans. They seem to be fair value to make the post-season as a Wild Card, but the AFC so often only offers one Wild Card spot due to the perennial challenge of the AFC North dwelling Ravens and Steelers. As it stands, the Jets look out of sorts, the Broncos/Chargers/Chiefs/Raiders are all unknown and unpredictable quantities and the Bengals are looking to build on last season’s success, so winning the division might be a necessity.

That might be a stretch too far for this remodelled franchise, but with a little luck and a lot from Luck, they could still be standing come January.