But that's also misleading. The reason Luck passed more was because he WAS the Colts offense. Remember who the Colts's RB was last season? Me neither. That offense was stripped after 2011. Only Wayne remained.

Per game, Luck avg 273 yards to Locker's 198. Luck was asked to do more and he was more productive. If you want to only look at completion % as the gauge of measuring QBs, Gabbert is your man because he did better then both.

Thing is, there are a lot of factors we need to look at to gauge who had the better season and, yes, total yards is one of them and it ain't even close.

Again, one factor of many. BTW, VY? Three of his game-winning drives (12 in total according to ProFootballReference as a Titan in four seasons) happened with his passer rating lower than both Locker and Luck's this past season.

And he also had Titans hanging all over him all game long because he had a horrible OL and found a way to win. You keep saying I can't use this stat or that stat to prove my point but you only take completion % and avg yards per reception as your gauge.

Again, you have to watch the games. You have to consider all stats. When you do, Luck outperformed Locker by a wide margin.

If you believe in the ESPN Total QB Rating, Luck ended up 11th to Locker's 24th. Not a perfect stat but better than focusing in on one or two to prove a point.

Locker was lost. He wasn't as accurate. He didn't make decisions fast enough. Sure, there are a lot of factors involved but putting it all on bad play-calling is just diverting blame.

Yes, Luck was better and you can't judge based on play-to-play. Teams don't win divisions on one play, one series, one quarter or one game. To base an opinion on one or two stats doesn't tell the entire story.

Finally, we can agree. Locker must improve. Luck wasn't great. But would you trade the two if you could? I'd do it in a heartbeat and never look back.

And it's total speculation as to whether Luck makes the Titans better than 6-10 last season. I think we'd beaten the Colts twice if Locker had been their QB because he was a difference-maker in those games.

The media's love for Luck is no different than what RG3, Kaepernick and Wilson got. None were supposed to be this good as rookies and all made significant impacts on their teams. The year before, it was all Cam and Dalton. The talking heads will always focus on successful young QBs.

I hope Locker finds himself in such a spotlight this season.

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RG3, Kaepernick, and Wilson earned it. Luck sucked. The fact that you have to compare Luck to a QB with no number one receiver, no consistent running game, a broken shoulder, and a MASH unit for a line should say it all, and he still outperformed Luck in many areas.

Luck does have the "he just wins" thing going for him, but we've seen a lot of QB's that had that going for them. Eventually their luck (had to) runs out. Like Locker, his play will have to elevate to be competitive in this league

I do hope Locker finds himself in the same light as RG3, Kaepernick, and Wilson. If he does, he will have earned it like they did. That is a benefit of being a Titan.

RG3, Kaepernick, and Wilson earned it. Luck sucked. The fact that you have to compare Luck to a QB with no number one receiver, no consistent running game, a broken shoulder, and a MASH unit for a line should say it all, and he still outperformed Luck in many areas.

Luck does have the "he just wins" thing going for him, but we've seen a lot of QB's that had that going for them. Eventually their luck (had to) runs out. Like Locker, his play will have to elevate to be competitive in this league

I do hope Locker finds himself in the same light as RG3, Kaepernick, and Wilson. If he does, he will have earned it like they did. That is a benefit of being a Titan.

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RGIII, Wilson, and Kaep are succeeding because of the systems they are in. If you put Locker on any of those three teams, he would be in the spotlight with them. On the flip side, put RGIII, Wilson, or Kaep on our team last year, and they all would have struggled. RGIII would be the only one of the three to have success.

As for Luck.. I hate to say it, but that kid is special. I hate that we go from having to deal with Manning for a decade right to having to deal with Luck for another decade. The Colts could easily be like the Packers, having back to back Hall of Fame QBs on their team. The Colts will be major contenders in the AFC South for the next 10-15 years because of Luck, and that blows as a Titans fan. Hopefully we'll knock them out of the playoffs a few times like we did Manning.

Luck can be very good, but I have yet to see him really impress. "Special", "He just wins", "He's just clutch"... Take me back to 2006.

He stole some wins but his overall body of work doesn't even reach mediocrity. He can certainly play better and with a better offensive line, it's likely, but I wouldn't be at all surprised to hear the phrase "sophomore slump" tossed around next season.

RGIII, Wilson, and Kaep are succeeding because of the systems they are in. If you put Locker on any of those three teams, he would be in the spotlight with them. On the flip side, put RGIII, Wilson, or Kaep on our team last year, and they all would have struggled. RGIII would be the only one of the three to have success.

As for Luck.. I hate to say it, but that kid is special. I hate that we go from having to deal with Manning for a decade right to having to deal with Luck for another decade. The Colts could easily be like the Packers, having back to back Hall of Fame QBs on their team. The Colts will be major contenders in the AFC South for the next 10-15 years because of Luck, and that blows as a Titans fan. Hopefully we'll knock them out of the playoffs a few times like we did Manning.

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Glad to know you're not blinded by the "Luck will Suck" phrase..

I also hate to say it too in that Luck will be special in this league. Sucks we have to deal with him for the next decade.

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