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» How will an emphasis on the run game affect Andrew Luck’s production?
Head coach Frank Reich has made it clear that his No. 1 objective on offense in 2019 is to have a more consistent run game. The Colts in 2018 didn’t exactly struggle running the ball — especially in the second half of the season — but overall they ranked 20th in the league in rushing yards, and 22nd in yards-per-carry average. So if Reich wants to have a top-five rushing unit this season, how will that affect Luck’s numbers? Theoretically, one might believe that while Luck’s total completions and passing attempts will go down from last season (he ranked second in the NFL in both categories in 2018), if the running game is more dynamic, then that should open things up down the field for bigger knockout-type plays in the passing game. So if all works to plan, there’s a chance that Luck’s numbers in terms of passing yards and touchdowns could be about the same year over year. But, come on, this is Andrew Luck we’re talking about; only one stat really matters to him. “When you run the ball well and throw it well at the same time, it’s fun to play,” Luck said. “(Running the ball effectively) is a must for us to be successful and we all know that. I would love to hand the ball off 50 times a game and throw it five and win. That would be amazing.”