Former Colts ' quarterback and current Stanford football general manager Andrew Luck , joined The McShay Show to talk about what's been going on in his life around football in his post-playing career.
Following the former Pro Bowler's abrupt retirement ahead of the 2019 season, Luck stepped away from the game for years. He took some time to talk about the internal battles he faced making that decision.
"Coming to terms with the feeling of quitting on your teammates, because that's what I felt, that's a part of what I did," Luck said.
Just three seasons after signing a six-year extension in Indianapolis, he made the decision to step away from his playing career.
"There was a massive part of my identity that no longer existed," Luck said.
Eventually, the former Colt made the decision to get involved with the game once again; this time in a different capacity. Luck began as a volunteer coach at Palo Alto High School in California, before taking a job which he described as "across the street" with his alma mater; Stanford University .
"I'm in love with this game in a different way," Luck said.
Luck is entering his second season as general manager of the Cardinal . But, most importantly, Luck has reconnected with a game that once forged his identity. This time though, he won't need to put on his cleats.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Former Colts QB Andrew Luck on coming to terms with 'quitting on your teammates'
