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Set the record straight – backup quarterback isn’t the Colts biggest concern

Everyone is worried about Peyton Manning’s neck. They are worried about his condition and whether he can make it the full season–and if he can’t, then what.

Relax people.

Sure, the neck of the franchise is a big deal. But by all indications, he is just fine. And if history tells us anything–it’s just that.

Peyton Manning has yet to miss a start at quarterback, …

One preseason game under their belt, Colts owner Jim Irsay informs the fans

Jim Irsay is one of the most forward NFL owner in the league. He has gained a strong presence on twitter–tweeting about the team, posting whatever lyrics come to his head, and giving away gifts to fans.

Saturday night, the Colts opened the 2011 preseason on the road in St. Louis and it wasn’t very pretty. Curtis Painter threw an interception less than a minute …

Five points to watch as the Colts open preseason in St. Louis

After a long, over-hyped lockout, no meaningful games are missed (only the Hall-of-Fame game). The Colts are four hours west in St. Louis for their first preseason game of the year. In this matchup, it’s more about who’s on the field than who isn’t.

— We all know Peyton Manning won’t be taking any snaps in this game; he’s still recovering from the neck surgery …

Patriots owner Robert Kraft: ‘Without Jeff Saturday, there wouldn’t have been a deal’

Last summer was a headache for NFL players, coaches and fans alike. The players decertified and were hoping to get the best deal possible. The owners wanted more money.

Well that’s all history now but some of the highlights will be lasting memories.

The announcement that an agreement had been made was enormous. NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith and commissioner Roger Goodell came together along …

Colts determined to fill Charlie Johnson’s void and shore up the offensive line

The Colts used their first two draft picks on offensive lineman but the first line of defense for Peyton Manning is far from settled in.

After Peyton agreed to a long-term deal with the Colts, one of the guys the team was able to keep was right-tackle Ryan Diem. But they also lost a valuable asset in the versatile Charlie Johnson to the Minnesota Vikings.…

Peyton Manning agrees to five-year, $90 million deal with the Colts

Colts owner Jim Irsay tweeted Saturday morning, “Peyton and I will have a table for 2 today at Rick’s Boat Yard” -Large napkins,sharp pens-let’s get ‘er done!”

And they did just that.

First reported on ESPN, Peyton Manning has reached a long-term deal with the Colts, worth $90 million over five years. He will be paid $23 million a year for the first three years …

Despite NFL lockout over, teams battling through ‘organized chaos’


Now that a sort of relative decency has finally set in among franchise owners — and, yes, some of the players sitting across the table — it’s time to get back to the 2011 NFL offseason that should have begun months ago.

Slated to begin August 4, the start of the NFL league year will mark one of the most frenzied and shortest official offseasons …

Video: Bill Polian talks free-agent market

Bill Polian was at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course Thursday afternoon when local media caught up with him.

There are many items for Colts management to address, most specifically Peyton Manning and Joesph Addai. Yesterday, the Colts secured three-year deals with Adam Vinatieri and Melvin Bullitt.

The Colts Vice-Chairman spoke about signing Manning to a long-term deal.

“This is not something that is going to …