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 Feb. 09, 2012 6:50 p.m. - by Tom James - Colts sign FAs Newton and Hickman
The Colts signed two free agents on Thursday: S Mike Newton and DE Justin Hickman. Newton was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2010. He spent last season on the team's waived/injured list. Hickman spent the last three seasons with the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 4:03 p.m. - by Tom James - Colts promote Telesco
The Colts promoted Tom Telesco to vice president of football operations Wednesday. Telesco has spent the last six seasons as the team’s director of player personnel. “He has been a valuable member of the Colts organization over the last 14 years and this promotion is well deserved,” GM Ryan Grigson said. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 9:34 p.m. - by Tom James - Peyton says he doesn't keep score with Eli
QB Peyton Manning says there is no competition with his younger brother, Giants QB Eli Manning. "Eli and I don't play that game," Peyton Manning told the Indianapolis Star. "The relationship of Eli, [older brother] Cooper and I is not about trying to rub it in or anything like that. It's about love, nothing but love." Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 9:31 p.m. - by Tom James - Manning: 'Sources' aren't always accurate
Colts QB Peyton Manning to the Indianapolis Star about unnamed sources discussing his future: "I've always wanted to meet 'sources.' 'Source' and 'they' seem to know an awful lot, but they aren't always accurate. I haven't had many discussions with [agent] Tom [Condon]. I told Tom all I want to do is continue to rehab." Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 5:20 p.m. - by Tom James - Colts waive Diles, others
The Colts waived LB Zac Diles, OG Jaimie Thomas and OT James Williams Tuesday. Diles was claimed off waivers on December 5, 2011. He saw action in four contests on special teams. Thomas was originally a seventh-round draft selection by the Colts in 2009. Williams was signed by Indy on December 14, 2010. Colts RapidReports
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 Feb. 03, 2012 12:48 p.m. - by Tom James - Agent says he had to address Manning situation fast
Tom Condon said Friday that Peyton Manning's latest injury update, which was released Thursday, came in response to the idea it would be dangerous for Manning to try to play next season. He added there was no way to get through Super Bowl week without Manning's situation being discussed. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 12:44 p.m. - by Tom James - Agent Condon expects meeting with Irsay, Manning soon
Peyton Manning's agent, Tom Condon, said Friday that it's a "tough time" for team owner Jim Irsay and Manning. Condon thinks that they will have a meeting to discuss Manning's medical situation and status with the team sooner rather than later. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 12:16 p.m. - by Tom James - Goodell digs Indy, says city could host Super Bowl again
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday that Indianapolis is candidate to host another Super Bowl. "Sure it is," Goodell said during his State of the League press conference. "We're here and they're doing a fantastic job. We've got a weekend still to go and a game to put on." Colts RapidReports
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 Feb. 03, 2012 12:11 p.m. - by Tom James - Colts still have decision to make with Manning
While QB Peyton Manning has received medical clearance to return to the NFL next season, it remains to be seen if that prognosis will influence the Colts as they weigh whether to keep Manning on the roster for 2012 and beyond. According to team sources, there is "nothing new" in the medical update. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 6:59 p.m. - by Tom James - Colts officially name Manusky defensive coordinator
The Colts have officially named Greg Manusky the team’s DC, Marwan Maalouf as the special teams coordinator, Roy Anderson as the safeties coach and Roger Marandino as the strength and conditioning coach. Indy retained David Walker as running backs coach, Richard Howell as the assistant strength and conditioning coach and Clyde Christensen. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 3:25 p.m. - by Tom James - Manusky is new DC
Greg Manusky has officially been confirmed as the Colts' new DC. “The ink’s dry on that,’’ GM Ryan Grigson said Thursday while visiting Super Bowl media. Grigson added that Manusky has the flexibility of using a 3-4 or a 4-3 defense Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 3:23 p.m. - by Tom James - Christensen likely choice as QB coach
Colts GM Ryan Grigson said Thursday that former OC Clyde Christensen will most likely be the team's quarterbacks coach. Christensen coached WRs for Indy from 2002-08 and was OC the last two seasons. Grigson said OC Bruce Arians and Christensen have been talking to define his role with the team. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 3:02 p.m. - by Tom James - Luck mum about Colts, wants to be No. 1 pick
Stanford QB Andrew Luck said he would embrace being the first overall pick in the draft. As to the possibility of being a Colt in 2012, Luck said, "I just want the chance to play NFL football. Growing up, that was the dream. The chance to play professional football would be totally, totally awesome." Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 3:01 p.m. - by Tom James - Luck: Manning can't be replaced
Stanford QB Andrew Luck Thursday on the possibility of replacing Colts QB Peyton Manning: "You don't ever replace someone like Peyton Manning. He is the best. From what I understand, he means so much to [Indianapolis]. Not just for the football stuff, but what he's done off the field. You don't ever replace guys like that.'' Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 12:49 p.m. - by Tom James - Report: Colts hire Manusky as defensive coordinator
Per Fox Sports, the Colts have hired former 49ers and Chargers DC Greg Manusky. Manusky, who has experience in the 3-4 defensive alignment that new coach Chuck Pagano wants to employ, will be the new DC with Indy. He worked for San Francisco from 2007-10 and was in San Diego during the 2011 season. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 10:43 a.m. - by Tom James - Colts will keep Christensen
Clyde Christensen will remain on the Colts' coaching staff although it's uncertain whether he'll be in charge of receivers or quarterbacks. He has been offensive coordinator the past two seasons. Christensen was receivers coach from 2002-09. Indy is expected to have a new defensive coordinator in a day or two. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 10:42 a.m. - by Tom James - New Colts OC understands No. 1 QBs
If the Colts take a quarterback with the No. 1 pick in the draft, OC Bruce Arians will be in charge of a third QB taken No. 1 overall. Besides Peyton Manning in 1998, Arians also worked with Cleveland's Tim Couch (1999). Indy is expected to take either Stanford's Andrew Luck or Baylor's Robert Griffin III.  Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 10:41 a.m. - by Tom James - New OC Arians just hoping for best for Manning
Whatever decision is made concerning the status of QB Peyton Manning , newly-hired OC Bruce Arians just wants the best for his long-time friend. Arians was Manning's first quarterback coach during the 1998 season. "I hope he can play," he said. "[If not] the game will sorely miss a great, great player, maybe the best ever." Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 10:39 a.m. - by Tom James - Colts still like tandem of Freeney, Mathis
Colts owner Jim Irsay stresses that the defensive end tandem of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis will remain a defensive cornerstone under new coach Chuck Pagano. "With Freeney and Mathis," Irsay said, "that's something that's a big part of your greatness and excellence on defense." Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 10:36 a.m. - by Tom James - Colts may extend Freeney
The Colts might consider extending the contract of DE Dwight Freeney. Freeney will be in the last year of his contract in 2012 and count more than $19M against the salary cap. An extension would lower his cap hit. "You don't always know if it's possible with one year left," team Jim Irsay said. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 10:29 a.m. - by Tom James - Irsay to meet with Manning
Colts owner Jim Irsay plans to meet with QB Peyton Manning next week, but the decision of whether Indy retain him likely won’t be made until early March. Irsay also said re-signing DE Robert Mathis and WR Pierre Garcon are offseason priorities. Each becomes an unrestricted free agent March 13. Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 10:29 a.m. - by Tom James - Irsay: Manning situation 'difficult'
Colts owner Jim Irsay on what goes through his mind when he imagines Peyton Manning playing for another franchise: “Emotionally I think it is difficult, because of your affection and where you are from a sentimental point of view, you never want to see things end. It is very hard. I think it is emotionally draining on the fans, because no one wants to talk about reality or truth. ” Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 02, 2012 10:27 a.m. - by Tom James - Report: Colts hire assistants
Fox Sports reports that the Colts hired Marwan Maalouf (special teams), Roy Anderson (safeties) and Alfredo Roberts (tight ends), and will retain running backs coach David Walker. Maalouf and Anderson were with coach Chuck Pagano in Baltimore; Roberts comes from Tampa Bay. Walker coached running backs on Jim Caldwell's staff this past season.  Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 01, 2012 9:54 a.m. - by Tom James - Manning anticipates meeting with Irsay soon about his future
Peyton Manning expects to sit down and talk with Colts owner Jim Irsay soon to discuss his future with the team. "It’s been tough to do it this [Super Bowl] week. We will [meet] at the appropriate time," Manning said. "And when we do, I think some decisions will be made after that." Colts RapidReports
 Feb. 01, 2012 9:53 a.m. - by Tom James - Manning looks forward to 'be cleared and ready to go'
QB Peyton Manning told ESPN Tuesday that his rehab from neck fusion surgery is on schedule. "We’re on the same page and I’m very encouraged by what [his doctors] said," he stressed. "Everything looks good, that I’ll be cleared and ready to go and that’s encouraging to me." Colts RapidReports
 
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