Colts Offseason Priority: Build Around Andrew Luck
The Indianapolis Colts are going to draft Andrew Luck. That much we know.
But what comes next?
The quickest way to turn a top draft pick into a bust is to fail to surround him with talent. And while absolutely no one expects Luck to fall flat on his face, the Colts are in danger of surrounding him with a miserable supporting cast if they don’t make some significant moves this...
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Five Plays in Free Agency - Roundup of the Rest & Conclusions
First off, many congratulations to the New York Giants and Eli Manning for another great Superbowl win - as I'm sure was the case for the rest of you, I was rooting for the Giants all game. Despite the 'Eli > Peyton' articles which are sure to spring up (and already have), the thought of Tom Brady with four rings was too much for me to bear. Much credit also goes to...
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Colts Want Veteran C Jeff Saturday To Join The Front Office
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Colts have told center Jeff Saturday, a player who was instrumental in helping to end the lockout, that they are willing to give him a front-office job, according to league sources. A second NFL team also has floated the idea of Saturday joining its front office. A front-office job could be tempting to Saturday, who is considered one of the brightest...
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Schefter: Saturday offered front-office job
Adam Schefter reports that the Colts would like Jeff Saturday to join their front-office:
The Colts have told Saturday, a player who was instrumental in helping to end the lockout, that they are willing to give him a front-office job, according to league sources.
A second NFL team also has floated the idea of Saturday joining its front office.
A front-office job could be tempting...
Via The Colts Authority
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Report: Colts want Jeff Saturday to join front office
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Colts are targeting longtime center Jeff Saturday as a candidate for their front office. Per Schefter, at least one other undisclosed team has the same idea for Saturday. Saturday played a major role on the players’ side during the 2011 lockout, showing leadership skills. Schefter reports that Saturday “still…
Via Pro Football Talk
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8 days ago
Sources: Saturday eyed for front-office jobs
The Colts have told Jeff Saturday, a player who was instrumental in helping to end the lockout, that they are willing to give him a front-office job, according to league sources.
Via ESPN
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8 days ago
Colts with a future in TV
Paul Kuharsky points out an Esquire list of NFL players who have a bright future as television analysts. Peyton Manning brings home the trophy but Jeff Saturday is right behind him:
2) Jeff Saturday -- From the story: “Surprisingly, the lockout actually helped some guys. As the voice of the players union, he came off as smart, thoughtful, and very likeable. There's a lot of...
Via The Colts Authority
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Robert Kraft Featured on Cover of Sports Illustrated (Photo)
In what has been an eventful NFL season, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has certainly managed to leave his mark -- so much so that he is being featured in the upcoming edition of Sports Illustrated. Back in July, Kraft was credited by the Pittsburgh Steelers' Jeff Saturday for his vital contributions to ending the four-and-a-half month NFL lockout. His Patriots then...
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Five Plays in Free Agency - Jamaal Anderson Edition
As so frequently occurs with my posts and Five Plays, big news in Colts land always tends to arrive the day after I've posted. Last week was no exception, with the announcement of Chuck Pagano as Colts HC arriving a day after I'd written it. What joy awaits us this week? Perhaps an announcement regarding Peyton Manning retiring, or news of a new appointment at the DC Position...
Via The Colts Authority
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Five Plays in Free Agency - Jamaal Anderson Edition.
As so frequently occurs with my posts and Five Plays, big news in Colts land always tends to arrive the day after I've posted. Last week was no exception, with the announcement of Chuck Pagano as Colts HC arriving a day after I'd written it. What joy awaits us this week? Perhaps an announcement regarding Peyton Manning retiring, or news of a new appointment at the DC Position. Anyway...
Via The Colts Authority
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Preparing for the Colts Future: Offensive Line
No area of the Indianapolis Colts received more attention in the 2011 NFL Draft than the offensive line. Rookie left tackle Anthony Castonzo and rookie right tackle Ben Ijalana -- who was placed on injured reserve early in the season after an ACL tear -- were brought in to improve the line's edges. Former tackle candidates slid inside to provide more bulk at guard -- in an effort...
Via The Colts Authority
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Schwan: Kraft is King for now, but don't forget about Walter Brown
By Henry Schwan
Who is the greatest owner in Boston sports History? If you said Bob Kraft, you’re wrong. Bob Kraft is getting a lot of attention these days, and deservedly so. His New England Patriots are going back to the Super Bowl to take on the New York Giants. It’s been a bittersweet year for the Pats owner. He lost his wife Myra to cancer in July while helping to negotiate...
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Colts center Jeff Saturday on QB Peyton Manning: 'He's your starter'
Ever the loyal battery mate, C Jeff Saturday thinks Colts QB Peyton Manning will be playing in 2012. And, if it was up to Saturday, the four-time MVP would be under center in Indianapolis.
Via Indy Star
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22 days ago
Saturday: Manning will lead the Colts
Jeff Saturday not only thinks Peyton Manning will play for the Colts next year but that he'll start:
"There's nobody who'd you go get that's gonna play better than (Manning) right away. And he's the man I think leads you to the best chance to win," said Saturday, a teammate of Manning's since 1999.
"If he's healthy, he's on your roster...
Via The Colts Authority
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Colts C Jeff Saturday Believes QB Peyton Manning Will Play In 2012
Ever the loyal battery mate, C Jeff Saturday thinks Colts QB Peyton Manning will be playing in 2012. And, if it was up to Saturday, the four-time MVP would be under center in Indianapolis. "I think Manning's playing. I love the guy. There's not a guy in the NFL who's gonna work harder than Peyton Manning at getting back," Saturday said Friday night on NFL Network...
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Colts to Say Good-bye to Most Free Agents
No matter what happens with Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, the Indianapolis Colts’ new management team are going to go through salary-cap hell this offseason. Since those two will tie up so much cash, the team will bring in few if any new faces, and will be forced to say good-bye to some familiar ones. Here’s a quick look at the Colts impending free agents, sorted by how many...
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Veteran Colts C Saturday might call it quits after 13 seasons
Veteran Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday told the Indianapolis Star he might retire after 13 seasons with the team.
Via NFL.com
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26 days ago
Jeff Saturday Thinking About Retiring
Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday has been one of the key veteran players along the Colts offensive line over the years. On Tuesday he stated that he’s contemplating whether or not it’s time for him to retire.
“I have my own decision to make long before I worry (about) what the Colts are going to do,” said Saturday. “I’m considering not playing.”
Saturday will...
Via Pro Football Zone
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Colts C Jeff Saturday Comtemplating Retirement
Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday is contemplating retirement, Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star reports. Saturday made the disclosure while commenting on the team's decision to part ways with head coach Jim Caldwell. "I have my own decision to make long before I worry (about) what the Colts are going to do," said Saturday. "I'm considering not playing...
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Another Possible Change in Indianapolis; Saturday Considering Retirement
Thus far this off season the majority of the talk has been about the number one pick the Colts have, and what the future holds for Peyton Manning. One person or topic that has been overlooked is Jeff Saturday and his future. There is a good possibility that if Saturday retires it will be easier for Manning to go somewhere else or even the unthinkable to football fans- retire.
Recently...
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Indianapolis Colts: Who Should Be Their Top Free Agent or Draft Day Target?
After finishing the 2011 NFL regular season at 2-14, tied for the worst record in the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts have a lot more problems than Peyton Manning. They have 15 (including Kerry Collins) unrestricted free agents this year, including Robert Mathis, Jeff Saturday, Pierre Garcon, and Reggie Wayne. On top of those four recognizable names, two more offensive linemen that started...
Via Football Nation
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Jeff Saturday may retire
It is an offseason of change for the Colts. That could include the retirement of one of their longest-tenured players. Center Jeff Saturday told Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star that he’s considering retirement. “I have my own decision to make long before I worry [about] what the Colts are going to do,” said Saturday.…
Via Pro Football Talk
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26 days ago
Players saddened but not shocked by firing
As a 13-year Indianapolis Colts veteran, center Jeff Saturday's eyes were "wide open." He saw the firing of club vice chairman Bill Polian and vice president/general manager Chris Polian. He saw the hiring of general manager Ryan Grigson. He did the math.
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27 days ago
Will Drew Brees Be The Next QB Turned Announcer?
What do Chris Cooley, Jeff Saturday, Dominique Foxworth, Reggie Bush, and Chad Ochocinco have in common besides playing football? All made the recent Sports Business Journal list of players and coaches who they believe will transition well to television personalities. It's an interesting list and I'm in agreement with the majority of it including a big endorsement of their...
Via Awful Announcing
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Preparing for the Colts Future: Re-Signing the Veterans
Brett Mock breaks down some of the considerations new Colts General Manager Ryan Grigson and Owner Jim Irsay will face in the coming weeks.
Prior to launching Colts Authority, I took the time to break down some of the issues that will face the Colts in the coming off-season as the team prepares for the 2012 NFL season. New developments, such as the firing of Bill and Chris Polian...
Via The Colts Authority
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