I watched in the 90’s when Barry Sanders walked away from the Lions when he was on top of the rushing world, primed to break the all-time rushing record, and I was saddened deeply as a Lions fan. I didn’t think that he owed me another season or an explanation, so why do so many fans believe that athletes owe them a performance. Playing football is their job and they can choose to find something new or stop anytime they want. Speculation as to why Sanders quit was the huge topic, but I don’t feel like he got the backlash and disrespect that Luck is getting now. I want to be the first to say that Luck deserves nothing but our utmost respect for making the decision to do what he knows is right for his body and more importantly his soul. Applaud him don’t boo him Indianapolis, and critics don’t question his heart, it’s as big as his right arm and his smile. You will be missed Andrew Luck, but hopefully remembered and not forgotten.
David Gaines