Jim Irsay says the reason Andrew Luck did not play is because Rex Ryan blitzes too much

Andrew Luck did not play last night because his owner did not want him to get hit

Andrew Luck did not play last night for the Colts, and their owner Jim Irsay was very upfront with why he sat his Franchise QB.  Last night Jim Irsay the owner of the Colts said that he did not play Luck because of all the blitz packages Rex Ryan runs. 

Colts Fans; it’s a long Pre-Season and 2 Home Games are coming in the next 2 Weeks..Look for #12 to make 1st Start then instead of tonight.

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Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) August 13, 2016

…. Yes,there is some truth on this dark,rainy night; that my good friend Rex…has never heard of the word…. PRESEASON?!!!

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Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) August 13, 2016

Ryan was upset with the news and even took a little shot back at the Colts owner.

“I don’ t know, take a look at the tape. See how many times we blitzed,” Ryan said. “I can tell you one thing, Chuck Pagano’s a good friend of mine, legitimately good friend of mine. I have way more respect for him than I do others.”

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