SiriusXM host and former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Andrew Luck’s retirement, Baker Mayfield’s leadership and the Daniel Jones’ hype train.

Q: What was your reaction to Andrew Luck’s retirement?

A: Shocked, because you can really see what he’d be capable of with the team built around him right now. Given his age, second in the NFL in TD passes last season, it looked like they were hitting on all cylinders and they only got better in the offseason. Disappointed because he was so talented and he’s a good guy and good leader. As someone who loves the game of football, you love seeing good leaders, good men. He’s probably the greatest prospect to come into the NFL at least in my lifetime.



Q: Why do you say that?

A: I talked to (former Colts lineman) Joe Reitz on my show, and Day 1, Luck came in right away and was able to instruct the offensive line on different pass protections and so forth. This is like Week 10 and he already knows it coming off the street. That’s the kind of thing you won’t see from (Clemson’s) Trevor Lawrence because they don’t run the same type of offenses in college. You’ll have a hard time seeing a prospect like Andrew Luck again.

A: The Browns have drastically improved on paper, but a lot of things have to come together for the team to win the AFC North. Talent-wise, they should have an edge; it’s just a matter if they can put everything together and execute. The hype is real. Honestly, it’s if their defense can take the strides they need to. They were bad last year and they can’t afford to put Baker Mayfield in a position where he constantly has to win shootouts.

A: Taking what a guy says to the media is different than leading the team. That’s honestly not what I consider leadership. He holds guys accountable, he’s vocal, he communicates with his guys and lets them know what the expectations are. He carries himself with a confidence and a swagger and that’s what you have to be able to do because that is contagious. When you lead by example like that and exude confidence it makes everyone else feel it when they are walking out of the huddle.

Q: Anything surprise you about Daniel Jones this preseason?

A: Nothing. I thought if you were to take him with the No. 1 pick in the draft, it made sense because he was the most prepared. He ran a system that’s very conducive to the NFL. When you pull the film on him, he has great fundamentals and technique. He’s a better athlete than people give him credit for. People were going to dog him because of the lack of success for the team. … Now, there are certain expectations. Daniel Jones is going up against backups and third-stringers. He should be able to perform at a high level if he’s going to be the future of the team at some point.