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Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Peyton Manning has been cleared by doctors to resume his NFL career.
This news comes as a surprise as just days ago reports were floating around that Manning had likely played in his last NFL game.
Doctors want Manning to continue with an aggressive rehabilitation program so that he continues to strengthen his neck and shoulder. ( Read More…)
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:06 am by steve
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The Indianapolis Colts have fired head coach Jim Caldwell after leading the team to a 2-14 record.
Caldwell was 26-24 with the Colts in three seasons, leading them to the Super Bowl in his first year only to lose to the New Orleans Saints.
The head coach was surprisingly retained at the end of the season, but his fate was sealed when the team fired its general manager.
The new general manager will want to make his stamp on the franchise and hire his own head coach. ( Read More…)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 2:13 pm by steve
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In somewhat of a surprising move, the Polians have been fired by the Indianapolis Colts after their 2-14 season.
The Polians helped build the Colts into one of the league’s top franchises and were known as some of the most shrewd talent evaluators in the business.
Bill and Chris Polian were hired just days after the Colts earned the No. 1 pick in 1998 and selected Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning.
Now they are on their way out the door just days after once again earning the No. 1 pick because Manning missed the entire season with an injury. ( Read More…)
Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 7:00 am by steve
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Not that it comes as a surprise, but the Indianapolis Colts have made it official: Peyton Manning will not return this season.
Manning’s recovery from neck surgery has been very slow, but there have been some positive signs over the past few weeks.
The Colts held out a slim chance he may be able to step back out on the field this year, but just throwing the ball before the end of the season would be a big accomplishment.
Rumors continue to swirl about Manning’s future with the team if the Colts draft quarterback Andrew Luck in the NFL Draft. ( Read More…)
Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 7:04 am by steve
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The Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran quarterback Kerry Collins as insurance for star Peyton Manning.
Collins announced his retirement from the NFL just a couple of months ago despite having the inside track to the starting job in Tennessee.
The Colts are nervous that Manning won’t be ready for the season opener after undergoing offseason neck surgery.
The team would have started Curtis Painter at quarterback if Manning was unable to play. ( Read More…)
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 4:46 pm by steve
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The Indianapolis Colts have decided to slap the franchise tag on star quarterback Peyton Manning.
The move assures the Colts of one more year of Manning’s services and more time to get a contract done.
The Colts have every intention of signing Manning to a long-term deal, but the sides haven’t come to an agreement yet.
There’s literally no way Manning gets away from the Colts, but it’s a bit surprising that it’s been this hard to bang out a contract. ( Read More…)
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 10:44 am by steve
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The Indianapolis Colts have placed wide receiver Austin Collie on injured reserve, ending his season.
Collie suffered his third concussion of the season in the team’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After catching two touchdown passes to start the game, Collie was layed out on a deep route down the middle of the field.
Quarterback Peyton Manning said the loss of Collie is a big blow for their playoff and Super Bowl hopes. ( Read More…)
Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 10:21 am by steve
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The Indianapolis Colts sprinted out to a huge lead and then held on for a 30-28 win over the Tennessee Titans.
The Colts put up three early touchdowns to take a 21-0 lead and were able to hold on from there.
Quarterback Peyton Manning got back into the groove, throwing for 319 yards and two touchdowns.
Wide receiver Pierre Garcon finished with nearly 100 yards receiving and caught both touchdown passes. ( Read More…)
Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 4:33 pm by steve
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The Indianapolis Colts mounted a late rally but still came up short in a 31-28 loss to the New England Patriots.
The game went back and forth between the two teams, though the Colts trailed the entire way.
Peyton Manning did rally the Colts back from a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter, but a turnover proved costly.
Manning already had his team in position for the game-tying field goal when he overthrew a receiver. ( Read More…)
Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 10:40 am by steve
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The Indianapolis Colts saw their furious fourth-quarter rally fall short in a 26-24 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Quarterback Peyton Manning threw for nearly 294 yards and touchdown but also had two interceptions.
He was pressured and hurried throughout the game as the Eagles blitzed through the Colts’ offensive line.
Manning also lost the services of wideout Austin Collie on a nasty hit that left him motionless on the field. ( Read More…)
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 4:59 pm by steve
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