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Jim Irsay: Bill Polian Will Not See Major Role Change Despite New Title

Feb 26, 2011 – 6:55 PM
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John Oehser

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Bill Polian's title will be different, but his role won't change greatly.

Polian, the Colts' president since 1998, will operate next season with the title of vice chairman, but Colts Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jim Irsay told Mike Chappell of The Indianapolis Star the change will be more in name than anything else.

Irsay told Chappell the move was the latest phase in a gradual transition in which Polian's son, Chris, will handle all of the Colts' football operations.

"From an outsider's eye, it won't be noticeable," Irsay said. "It's the natural progression with Chris taking on more of a role. But Bill's not clearing out his office and he's not going to be gone. He'll be around slightly -- slightly -- less.

"But he's still significantly involved with the (NFL's) competition committee and us in every way, shape and form. ... I don't really have a date where Bill would be at a much greater distance and be a consultant. But Bill and I have talked it through, and that won't be for another two or three years."
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