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

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...

Peyton Manning, Colts Continue Talks

INDIANAPOLIS -- Talks between the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning are ongoing and Bill Polian said progress is being made. But that doesn't mean a deal will get done soon. "I would say we are simply moving ahead at a steady pace, but nothing is imminent," Polian, who recently finished his 13th season as the Colts'...

Peyton Manning Could Find Himself on Receiving End of Colts' Franchise Tag

As of now, there's no specific timetable regarding Peyton Manning's contract. But as has long been reported, there is very little possibility of the four-time Most Valuable Player doing anything next NFL season other than playing for the Colts. That's because according to the NFL, the Colts may use the "franchise" tag on...

Antonio Cromartie Kickoff Return Receives Blame for Loss by Colts Brass

INDIANAPOLIS -- All in all, Bill Polian said the Indianapolis Colts played well enough last week to be playing this week. With one exception. Polian, entering his 14th season as the Colts' president, said during his weekly radio show this week that the team's offense and defense played well enough to win their...

Bill Polian Agreed With Jim Caldwell's Questionable Timeout Call

INDIANAPOLIS -- The consensus among many followers of the Indianapolis Colts is that the timeout called by coach Jim Caldwell at the end of Saturday's wild-card loss to the New York Jets was a costly mistake. In this case, Bill Polian's not a consensus guy. Polian, entering his 14th season as the Colts' president, said...

Bill Polian News From the Web

05/28/12 Kyle Orton could have been a Colt, Bill Polian says Source: NFL NFL owners agreed to move the trade deadline from Week 6 to Week 8 last week.
05/21/12 Former Colts executive offers advice to Franklin... Source: Daily Journal - Franklin IN The pregame jitters Bill Polian used to experience before each Indianapolis Colts game resurfaced as he prepared to speak to graduates at Franklin College.
05/15/12 Game selected to honor Bills Wall of Famer Bill Polian Source: NFL - Buffalo Bills Former Bills General Manager Bill Polian will be added to the prestigious list of names on the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame during a ceremony on October 21, 2012 against the Tennessee Titans at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
05/13/12 Polian named Bills 28th Wall of Famer Source: NFL - Buffalo Bills He was the prime architect of the franchise's AFC dynasty in the early 1990's, and this fall his name will be the latest addition on the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
05/11/12 Career change: Polian enjoying life as sports analyst Source: Daily Journal - Franklin IN Bill Polian knew changes were imminent following the Indianapolis Colts' disastrous season.

Background on Bill Polian

Bill Polian is an American football executive. He was the Vice Chairman of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League from 1998 to 2011. He rose to league prominence as the General Manager of the Buffalo Bills, building a team that participated in four straight Super Bowls, losing each time.

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