INDIANAPOLIS — When Jeff Locke decided to sign with the Indianapolis Colts back in March, he knew he’d likely be facing a few changes.
First of all, he’d be in a new uniform number. Locke had worn No. 18 throughout his college career at UCLA, and then again throughout his first four years in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, but knew that number with the Colts — which was worn by a former quarterback by the name of Peyton Manning — simply wouldn’t be available. So he settled with No. 9.
But secondly, and most importantly, Locke knew he’d likely be taking on more responsibilities upon signing in Indy.