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The top NFL player to watch from each team in 2017

By Peter Panacy

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Indianapolis Colts — Quarterback Andrew Luck

The Indianapolis Colts have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and yet they’ve done a poor, poor job in ensuring he’s protected adequately enough.

Luck was sacked a whopping 41 times last season — tied for second among all quarterbacks — and has missed a combined 10 games over the last two years.

On the positive side of things, the Colts used their first three picks in the NFL Draft to address a porous and aging defense, which should help keep this unit on the field and ensure Luck gets more chances to impact the game.

Protecting him will still be an issue though, so the pressure will be on Luck to ensure he’s able to stay healthy and remain the focal point of everything Indianapolis tries to do this upcoming season.