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Rabu, 07 Maret 2012
Manning: 'I Have Truly Enjoyed Being Your QB'
Peyton Manning's record-breaking run as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts ended Wednesday, when owner Jim Irsay announced the team would release its best player.
Manning Era Comes To A Close In Indianapolis
Image by Getty Images via @daylifeDuring an emotional news conference in which both Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay fought back tears, the team announced the conclusion of Manning's playing career with the only franchise he's known in his NFL career.
"For 14 wonderful years, the only pro football I've known is Colts football," Manning said during Wednesday's news conference.
"My team won a lot of games here, I played with so many great players here. ... Times change, circumstances change and that's the reality of playing in the NFL."
Manning added: "Our circumstances make it best for us to take this next step. It certainly has not been easy for me." CONTINUE....
Selasa, 06 Maret 2012
Colts Expected To Part Ways With Peyton Manning After 14 Seasons
Image by Getty Images via @daylifeThe ending that most anticipated between the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning will arrive on Wednesday, according to league sources, when the team is expected to release the four-time NFL MVP.
The team has made preliminary plans for the news conference Wednesday to officially announce the move.
The Colts are awaiting the final word from owner Jim Irsay, who has been out of town at meetings, but the expectation is they will go forward with the release and the press conference. Manning and Irsay will both travel from Florida to Indianapolis on Wednesday, possibly together, according to NFL Network's Albert Breer.
The move has been widely expected, as the rebuilding Colts owe Manning, the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, a $28 million bonus if he is on the team's roster at the start of the league year. Manning will become a free agent immediately. STORY....
Selasa, 14 Februari 2012
Jim Irsay: Peyton Manning Welcome Back To Indianapolis Colts But On Restructured Deal
Image by Getty Images via @daylifeJim Irsay has fired first, putting the ball squarely in Peyton Manning's court.
The Colts owner told The Indianapolis Star Tuesday that whether or not Manning wants to return to Indianapolis is up to the four-time NFL MVP.
But, there is a caveat. CONTINUE READING....
Senin, 02 Januari 2012
Colts Head Coach's Job "Under Evaluation", Vice Chairman And General Manager Fired
APEX Sports Newswires
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says the status of head coach Jim Caldwell "is still under evaluation". Earlier in the day on Monday, Irsay fired vice chairman Bill Polian and general manager Chris Polian. Bill Polian had been with the team since 1998 and drafted Peyton Manning.
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