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Jim Irsay Says He's Still Confident Colts Will Sign Peyton Manning in Due Time

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jim Irsay remains confident he'll get Peyton Manning signed. Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts' owner and chief executive officer, said whether that will happen before March 3 is far less certain. Irsay, who has vowed for more than a year to make Manning the NFL's highest-paid player, said during a Thursday...

Jim Irsay Won't Spend Offseason Talking About Colts Playing in Super Bowl

Jim Irsay has learned from one of his fellow owners' mistakes. Irsay, owner and chief executive officer of the Indianapolis Colts, said despite next year's Super Bowl being scheduled for Indianapolis he won't spend the offseason openly talking about the Colts making the game. Jerry Jones did as much last off-season as...

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...

Gene Huey of Indianapolis Colts Letting Go of Coaching Reins for Now

INDIANAPOLIS -- Gene Huey is stepping away from coaching -- for now, at least. Huey, who spent the past 19 years as the running backs coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has turned down an offer to take the same position with the Minnesota Vikings. Huey was fired by the Colts earlier this month, after which Vikings coach...

Jim Irsay: Colts Won't Pursue Free Agent Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha

INDIANAPOLIS -- It is now clear at least one direction the Indianapolis Colts won't be going this offseason. In keeping with a long-standing organizational approach, they won't be signing the best free-agent cornerback. In fact, they won't even pursue him. While many observers consider Nnamdi Asomugha of the Oakland...