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Harnish had a deal with Chargers before Colts drafted him

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The rules regarding discussions with players who may not be draft are pretty clear.  Before and during the picks process, there can be contact and expressions of interest but no negotiations. In a video of comments from Chandler Harnish a/k/a Mr. Irrele…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

After the 2011 regular season ended, Colts owner Jim Irsay fired Vice Chairman Bill Polian and his son, G.M. Chris Polian. Bill landed at ESPN, where he has done a surprisingly strong job of translating scout-speak into explanations that most casual fan…

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Peyton Manning and Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton were quarterbacks at the University of Tennessee in the mid '90s and the two have maintained their friendship over the years.

Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com

The Colts have already begun contract talks with new quarterback Andrew Luck, and owner Jim Irsay confirmed that he envisions no hiccups on a deal with the No. 1 overall pick. “It’s something that should be done swiftly,” Irsay told the Indianapoli…

CNNSI.com

Andrew Luck was just the start of a great draft for the Colts, writes Chris Burke in his report card on all 32 NFL teams. The Broncos? Well, it's a good thing they have Peyton Manning.

Matt Loede, coltsgab.com

Steven Baker, OT, East Carolina Cameron Chism, CB, Maryland Kevin Eagan, DE, Endicott Antonio Fenelus, DB, Wisconsin Jason Foster, OG, Rhode Island Chris Galippo, LB, USC Hayworth Hick, OG, Iowa Buddy Jackson, CB, Pittsburgh Matt Merletti, RB, North Car…

indystar.com

We soar through cyberspace in search of interesting stuff on the Colts.

ESPN.com

Grading drafts is one of those things -- a ton of people object to the concept, but then they read every word vociferously. Acknowledging that, we share what we can from the ESPN.com Insider file of Mel Kiper . Indianapolis Colts Overall grade: A- Kiper…

indystar.com

Round 5, 136th overall: Josh Chapman, Alabama nose tackle Height, weight: 6-1, 316.

indystar.com

First round 13. Arizona, Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame. 29. Minnesota (from Baltimore), Harrison Smith, DB, Notre Dame.

indystar.com

For starters, general manager Ryan Grigson and coach Chuck Pagano believe they came away with a lot, just not everything they had hoped for in their ongoing massaging of the Indianapolis Colts roster.

indystar.com

Chandler Harnish had begun the humbling process of mulling free agent options with his agent when the Northern Illinois quarterback received a most unexpected call Saturday night.

indystar.com

The lines of communication are open and the blueprint in place for the Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Andrew Luck to settle on a contract.