Colts owner Jim Irsay has made his second big offseason move, hiring former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as head coach. In a series of big change, Irsay has completely changed the team’s mentality. With Pagano, 51, you get a guy that is energizing, outgoing and is well-respected by his players. He’s fiery, preaches toughness…
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Video: Jim Irsay responds to Manning rumor
Rob Lowe had the NFL buzzing after he tweeted that his people were telling him Colts quarterback Peyton Manning would retire. The report was refuted by Archie Manning and Peyton’s agent, Tom Condon. ESPN’s Hannah Storm was recently in Indianapolis and asked owner Jim Irsay about the rumor. Follow Scott
What the Colts are looking for in a head coach
After a 2-14 season, changes at the Colts practice facility on West 56th Street are inevitable. Owner Jim Irsay and new General Manager Ryan Grigson are now searching for the next head coach. Grigson will have a lot of input, but it’s clear Irsay, as usual, will have the final say. While announcing the firing of…
A twitter circus during a busy Colts offseason
Rob Lowe blew up twitter today with this post: “Hearing my fave, #18 Peyton Manning will not return to #NFL. Wow. #Colts” Lowe is a Hollywood actor, currently on Parks and Recreation, among others. He’s also a good friend of Jim Irsay (pictured together) and Peyton Manning. This isn’t the first twitter story concerning the…
Jim Caldwell fired as Colts head coach
The second big move for Colts owner Jim Irsay has been made. After three seasons as head coach, Jim Caldwell has been fired. “This was a difficult decision, based on the feeling that this was a direction the franchise needed to go,” Irsay said. First, Jim Irsay fired Bill and Chris Polian. Then, he hired…
Archie Manning: Peyton’s ‘just trying to get healthy’
It’s a busy offseason for Indianapolis Colts management, who have so many critical decisions to be made. First, Jim Irsay fired Bill and Chris Polian. This week, alongside new GM Ryan Grigson, Irsay will have to decide whether to retain head coach Jim Caldwell or go in a new direction. The third big decision —…
UPDATE: Pat McAfee dropped as NBC’s social media correspondent for the Super Bowl after military stance
Pat McAfee is a character. He’s entertaining, witty and engaging. The Colts punter has gained national exposure online and NBC was impressed. McAfee joined the ‘Grady and Big Joe Show’ on ESPN 1070 The Fan in Indianapolis and said he will be involved with the Super Bowl even though the Colts won’t be playing in…
Bob Ryan: Time for Colts to transition into a new era
Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan has been around and covered sports for a lifetime. He’s written at the globe for decades, written 13 books and been a frequent contributor to ESPN’s Around the Horn. Ryan came on the “Grady and Big Joe Show’ on ESPN 1070 The Fan in Indianapolis to primarily preview the Pacers-Celtics…