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2018 NFL Draft: Breaking down the top need for each team

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 07: Offensive guard Hugh Thornton #69 of the Indianapolis Colts defends the line of scrimmage for quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts as center A.Q. Shipley #53 of the Indianapolis Colts blocks defensive tackle Sylvester Williams #92 of the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 7, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Colts 31-24. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 07: Offensive guard Hugh Thornton #69 of the Indianapolis Colts defends the line of scrimmage for quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts as center A.Q. Shipley #53 of the Indianapolis Colts blocks defensive tackle Sylvester Williams #92 of the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 7, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Colts 31-24. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

. team. 46. . Offensive Guard. . Indianapolis Colts

Hey, what a surprise! More offensive line needs!

That seems to be a trend around the NFL these days, doesn’t it.

Poor O-line play has already cost the Indianapolis Colts well over a season’s worth of services from quarterback Andrew Luck, whose shoulder injury all but eliminated his 2017 campaign.

On the positive side of things, the Colts have received adequate play from the tackles, Anthony Castonzo and Joe Haeg. But they could use an upgrade at any three of the interior spots. Left guard Jeremy Vujnovich has regressed since last year, and right guard Kyle Kalis has no business starting at the NFL level.

If the Colts truly value their quarterbacks, they’ll do the right thing and make moves to adequately protect them.