IMO Ballard made the decision in the off season they weren’t pushing to win much this season. Whether you agree with that decision or not, once that decision is made you follow through accordingly. So I’d say protecting Luck 3 games in is at least consistent with that. Especially considering they were missing their LT and best blocking TE on the road against one of the better defensive lines in the league. It was frustrating as hell, but I suppose understandable in the long term scheme of things.
As far as concern for his arm, I only remember one throw to TY that I thought specifically lacked zip. A couples others looked like he was late with the decision more than he lacked zip. But admittedly that was based on the TV coverage and angles and I could be wrong.
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