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Colts arrive at QB crossroads with no Peyton Manning or Andrew Luck on horizon

INDIANAPOLIS -- One of the most forgettable games of the 2011 NFL season played out on Jan. 1, 2012, between two teams going nowhere.

As the Colts and Jaguars squared off in Week 17, the rest of the NFL focused on the upcoming playoffs. But for Indianapolis, the day brought yet another loss in a season defined by losing.

Here’s the thing: The result also brought with it a very important victory, with Indianapolis clinching the top pick in the 2012 NFL draft. The prize: Much-acclaimed Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, who had long been viewed as one of the most NFL-ready passers in years.