Chris Ballard Wants to Keep Andrew Luck Healthy in 2018

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 13: Owner Jim Irsay, head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts pose for a photo during the press conference introducing head coach Frank Reich at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 13, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 13: Owner Jim Irsay, head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts pose for a photo during the press conference introducing head coach Frank Reich at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 13, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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With all the moves Ballard has made this offseason, his goal to me is clear: the Colts have to protect Andrew Luck in order to be successful.

Without Andrew Luck in the lineup it would be hard for the Colts to succeed in a competitive AFC South.

With an upgrade along the offensive line, and a number of new weapons on the outside and in the backfield, Luck has a chance to return to his former self.

Chris Ballard is taking the appropriate steps to make sure what happened in 2016 (when Luck was sacked 41 times) does not happen again.

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