Indianapolis Colts News and Rumors
Colts permitted to sign Luck as soon as FridayMike Florio, profootballtalk.com In past years, some first overall picks were signed to contracts before the draft actually began. Last year, due to the lockout, that was impossible. This year, the presence of a rookie wage scale makes it much easier to get these deals done, since the… |
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Who played the most on offense in 2011?6 hours ago
Who played the most on offense in the AFC South in 2011? Here’s a rundown, with percentage of offensive snaps played: QB – Matt Hasselbeck, Titans, 90.4 RB – Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars, 74.93 FB – Greg Jones, Jaguars, 38.71 WR – Reggie Wayne, C… |
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PFT Live: Bob Kravitz, David Cornwell7 hours ago
Gregg Rosenthal, profootballtalk.com It’s been too long since Peyton Manning dominated the headlines. With the NFL world arriving back in Naptown on Wednesday, Manning figures to be in the news again. Florio welcomes in Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star to PFT Live on Wednesday to go o… |
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Luck still may throw at Scouting Combine12 hours ago
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Over the weekend, Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star reported that Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck was willing to throw at the Scouting Combine, but that he was advised by the Colts to wait until his March 22 Pro Day. Now, however, there’s evidence… |
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Seattle Seahawks distancing themselves from Peyton Manning talk?Feb 21 (yesterday)
Surely the Seattle Seahawks should be a logical option for Colts QB Peyton Manning if he leaves Indianapolis, right? After all, the Seahawks are quietly building a strong foundation while focusing on defense and the O-line, facets that appeal to veteran… |
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Bob Kravitz: What if Peyton Manning stays with Colts?Feb 21 (yesterday)
The Star's sports columnist has taken the stand the Manning Era is over, BUT there is a chance things could change. Not much of a chance, he says. |
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RTC: Jaws like Peyton Manning with JetsFeb 21 (yesterday)
Reading the coverage… Houston Texans Twenty prospects to watch at the combine through the eyes of Lance Zierlein of the Houston Chronicle’s blog. Indianapolis Colts Ron Jaworski thinks the Jets would make an ideal destination for Peyton Manning, says … |
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ESPN analyst: Jets should go after Peyton ManningFeb 20 (2 days ago)
ESPN's Ron Jaworski may no longer be part of the Monday Night Football booth, but he's far from done dispensing his NFL analysis for the network. |
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Wild speculation: Peyton Manning in ESPN’s Monday Night Football chair this seasonFeb 20 (2 days ago)
Mjd, yahoo.com It takes a few leaps to get there, but I guess a person could, if they really wanted to, envision a scenario where Peyton Manning sits in the ESPN booth to call "Monday Night Football" games in 2012. There are less likely things. Like ESPN off… |
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Clayton: Peyton better off with ColtsFeb 20 (2 days ago)
Pressed for a prediction regarding Peyton Manning, I'd say the odds favor a release by March 8. Pressed for a solution to the situation, I'd say the best thing is for Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay to work out a revised contract in order for him to s… |
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Colts Free Agents for 2012 – Who Should Stay and Who Should Go?Feb 20 (2 days ago)
Matt Loede, coltsgab.com Now that the 2011 season is officially over following the Super Bowl, now we can all look ahead to free agency. The Colts have a number of players that will be unrestricted come March 13th when they can sign with other teams. You can see the complete li… |
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Bob Kravitz: Longtime friends Irsay, Manning trying to find an answerFeb 19 (4 days ago)
This has been painted as Irsay versus Manning, Manning versus Irsay, but the sense I've gotten is, they're two people who have been dealt a bad hand of cards, and are, together, trying to figure out how to do what's best for the player and the franchise… |
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Orton, Campbell forgotten men among free agent quarterbacksFeb 18 (4 days ago)
Gregg Rosenthal, profootballtalk.com The Peyton Manning story will be a daily soap opera for most of the offseason. Matt Flynn is this year’s Kevin Kolb. Drew Brees and Alex Smith aren’t going anywhere. After those four men, there hasn’t been a lot of talk about free agent quarterb… |
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NFL offers 250 fans a chance to go inside NFL combine at IndyFeb 17 (5 days ago)
What's next for NFL fans? Entrance to a team's "war room" on the first day of the NFL Draft? Maybe a few hand-picked individuals sitting in the back of the meeting room while Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians and his staff … |
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Irsay’s antics could alienate Andrew LuckFeb 17 (5 days ago)
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As Colts owner Jim Irsay tries to lay the foundation for absorbing minimal blame if/when (when) the team releases quarterback Peyton Manning, Irsay needs to take into account one key issue. What impact, if any, will the final days of the Manning era in … |
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Talks for a Deal Between Manning and Colts Reportedly UnderwayFeb 17 (5 days ago)
Matt Loede, coltsgab.com Much has been made about the impending meeting between the Colts owner Jim Irsay and his star quarterback Peyton Manning, but Irsay says those negotiations are already under way, and the lines of communication have always been open according to Ashley A… |
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Uncertainty, losses haven’t hurt Colts ticket salesFeb 17 (5 days ago)
Gregg Rosenthal, profootballtalk.com Colts fans aren’t too discouraged by last year’s 2-14 season. The potential loss of Peyton Manning doesn’t seem to scare them either, at least not yet. Season tickets are being renewed like it was any other year. “You can only speculate because th… |
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Irsay upbeat over communication with ManningFeb 17 (5 days ago)
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Jim Irsay says his relationship with Peyton Manning doesn't boil down to the mundane, give-me-an-update-on-how-you-feel communication that could play a role in determining whether he stays with the Indianapolis Colts. |
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First look at Colts heading for free agencyFeb 17 (5 days ago)
Early thoughts on some key Colts scheduled to become unrestricted free agents come March 13. Thanks to Mac’s Football Blog, where you can find complete team-by-team lists that include exclusive right and restricted free agents. QB Kerry Collins – He m… |
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Source: Peyton, Irsay aren’t “negotiating”Feb 17 (5 days ago)
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com When speaking to the media on Thursday night, Colts owner Jim Irsay at no point expressly said that he and quarterback Peyton Manning are “negotiating” a revised contract. But the people who heard what Irsay said, both at WISH-TV and WRTV-TV have ch… |
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Weinke: It’s “proven” Manning can return from injuryFeb 17 (5 days ago)
Gregg Rosenthal, profootballtalk.com Former NFL quarterback Chris Weinke doesn’t question whether Peyton Manning will return to football. Weinke, after all, recovered just fine from a similar spinal fusion surgery in 1998. Weinke spoke to Manning early in the recovery process to pass along… |
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AFC South links: Colts to keep Manning?Feb 17 (5 days ago)
Houston Texans Becoming the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history is not Mario Williams’ goal as he approaches unrestricted free agency, writes John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Williams, 27, said he is completely healthy after a torn pector… |
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Despite 2-14 season and uncertain future, Colts ticket renewals remain strongFeb 17 (6 days ago)
The uncertainty swirling around the Indianapolis Colts apparently isn't being reflected in renewals by season ticket holders. |
