For the first time since 1998, someone other than Bill Polian will be primarily responsible for personnel moves, most specifically the draft, for the Indianapolis Colts.
You know how it went. Out goes Bill Polian, Jim Caldwell, and Peyton Manning. Now in is Ryan Grigson, Chuck Pagano, and Andrew Luck.
Lots of inexperience there. First time general manager, first time head coach, and first time …
Technology continues to be a game-changer. Apple’s iPad has made it way into locker rooms in the last few years and has become a valuable resource to watch video and scout opponents.
The Denver Broncos are trading in their playbooks and DVDs for the iPad, according to the Denver Post. They purchased about 120 iPads for coaches, players and other team personnel to use all …
We know the Indianapolis Colts are taking Andrew Luck at No. 1, but after that is anybody’s guess. They have obvious needs at wide receiver, offensive line, defensive tackle, tight end and linebacker. OK, just about everywhere.
Prior to Thursday’s NFL Draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and the NFL Network’s Mike Mayock fielded questions from other media members. Both were asked about the Colts situation …
NFL uniforms just got a lot more creative thanks to Nike acquiring the rights to be the league’s official outfitter. Reebok had the rights for the last 12 years.
A representative from each team was in New York for the unveiling. Defensive end Robert Mathis — who recently signed a new four-year, $36M contract — modeled the Colts uniform.
No big change, except for a …
Peyton may have said it wasn’t about the money, but boy, he is getting paid.
After telling his agent, Tom Condon, to negotiate a deal with the Denver Broncos Monday, today he signed it to make it official.
Five-years, $96 million. A $19.2M average.
Manning was introduced Tuesday at a news conference that was standing room only.
Less than two weeks removed from his separation …
Peyton Manning has made a decision. The first-ballot Hall of Famer will head out west to join Hall of Famer John Elway and the Denver Broncos.
There’s no question Elway was instrumental in getting Manning to the mile-high city. Now the Bronco’s vice president of football operations, he has been a great mentor and friend for the four-time NFL MVP.
Denver works for Peyton, because …
NFL teams had until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday to come to terms with their own players before they become unrestricted free agents. Immediately after the deadline passed, there was heavy action from around the league.
Due to the Colts phase of rebuilding and poor salary cap action, they have yet to make any moves but they are talking. The cap for 2012 is about $120 million …
Somewhere, Andrew Luck is smiling.
Very late Tuesday, about 9:46 p.m., the first report was out that Reggie Wayne is staying. He has agreed to a new three-year deal, worth $17.5 million, to remain in Indianapolis.
This is great news for a multitude of reasons. For all the impact guys that have left or been cut, finally the team keeps one of their own.
Late …