The 2015 season was not the best for Andrew Luck, quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, however, a new contract with the franchise that selected him as number one overall pick in 2012 was imminent, and finally has arrived, imposing several brands economic level.
Jim Irsay (team owner) announced it reached an agreement with Luck to extend its ligamen until 2021 , ie six years. The deal rises to $ 140 million (record), with $ 87 million guaranteed (record), receiving $ 75 million during the first three years .
"I am excited to continue with an excellent organization. I am very grateful to Mr. Irsay and his family for giving me this opportunity, and always show me their trust, can not wait to start the season," Luck said after the announcement.
Since his arrival in the league, Luck proved to have the qualities and personality to make the Colts a winning team, something not easy, re-considering he had to replace nothing more and nothing less than Peyton Manning.
In its first three years he totaled 12957 yards (surpassing 4,000 yards twice) and 86 touchdown passes , leading Indianapolis to the playoffs in each, including a Final Conference in 2014.
Last year he struggled with kidney problems, so only played seven games. His absence caused the Colts cede the Division championship(AFC South) against the Houston Texans and did not reach to the playoffs.
At the individual level, it has been selected for the Pro Bowl three times (2012-2014) and led the entire league in terms touchdown passes in 2014 with 40. In 2012 he lost the award for Rookie of the Year to Robert Griffin III, at that time a member of the Washington Redskins, a decision with which many disagreed.
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