Condon: It isn’t foolish to believe Manning can play again

Peyton Manning’s agent, Tom Condon, said Friday on NFL Network that it wouldn’t be foolish or unsafe for the Indianapolis Colts quarterback to play football next season as
he continues to recover from his third neck surgery.
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Colts’ statement insists team, Manning ‘remain close and unified’

As owner Jim Irsay promised, the Indianapolis Colts issued a statement Friday in response to the ongoing speculation regarding quarterback Peyton Manning’s status as he attempts to come back from a third neck surgery.
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Archie Manning: Peyton didn’t want Super Bowl week spotlight

Super Bowl week has become Peyton Manning speculation week, although his dad, Archie, insists his son doesn’t want the attention. Archie’s simple advice: “It’ll work out.”
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Manning’s agent: QB ‘100 percent’ determined to play again

The tit-for-tat Peyton Manning-vs.-the-Colts battle has engulfed much of the Super Bowl week hype, really boils down to two things: Whether or not the franchise will hold on to its icon and, more importantly, if Manning will ever play football again.
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Colts GM Grigson: Manning decision in ‘holding pattern’

Colts general manager Ryan Grigson told a group of media Thursday at Super Bowl XLVI that he has sat down and had a conversation with quarterback Peyton Manning.
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Colts’ Vinatieri says teammate Manning was throwing well

A day after Peyton Manning proclaimed that his recovery from neck surgery is indeed on schedule, more positive has surfaced that the Indianapolis Colts quarterback will eventually return to the field.
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Colts’ Manning upbeat about health, waits to talk to Irsay

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning said he has no plans to retire
and that his recovery from neck surgery is on schedule.
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Colts’ Irsay won’t discuss Manning during Super Bowl week

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said he doesn’t want speculation about quarterback Peyton Manning’s future to distract from the city’s first Super Bowl.
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Colts very interested in Butler; Caldwell interviews with Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler will interview with the Indianapolis Colts for their defensive coordinator position Tuesday, according to league sources.
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Arians will join Colts, Pagano as new offensive coordinator

The Indianapolis Colts will hire Arians as their new offensive coordinator — the same position he held for the past five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers
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Irsay, Manning issue statement to ‘dispel any misconceptions’

A day after Colts owner Jim Irsay called Peyton Manning “a politician,” the team took the somewhat unusual step of issuing a joint statement in which the two attempt to clear the air.
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Colts’ Manning wastes little time responding to Irsay’s comments

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning doesn’t waste much time responding to owner Jim Irsay’s comments about him being a “politican.”
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Colts hire Ravens DC Pagano to replace Caldwell as coach

The Indianapolis Colts have selected Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano to be their next coach, it was announced Wednesday.
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Manning not in ‘good place for healing’ amid Colts’ overhaul

Peyton Manning has thrived in a consistent setting with the Colts, but now it’s new faces, new names and new ideas in Indy. All that’s weighing on Manning’s rehab — and his future.
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Irsay invokes Manning-Leaf in assessing this year’s No. 1 pick

Nobody would ever wish Ryan Leaf’s misfortunes on Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III, although Colts owner Jim Irsay says choosing between the two QBs is a lot like the decision between Leaf and Peyton Manning in 1998.
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Colts add Saints O-line coach Kromer to coaching search

The Indianapolis Colts interviewed New Orleans Saints assistant coach Aaron Kromer on Saturday for their head-coaching vacancy Saturday, according to Fox Sports insider and NFL Network contributor Jay Glazer.
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Colts reportedly met with Tressel to discuss coaching vacancy

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t waste any time before interviewing candidates to replace recently fired head coach Jim Caldwell, and team owner Jim Irsay let fans know Saturday that his search for a new coach will be a quick one.
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Colts meet with Titans DC Perry for close to six hours

The Indianapolis Colts are wasting no time in their search for a new head coach, as the team interviewed Tennessee Titans defensive Jerry Gray for nearly six hours Friday regarding their vacant head-coaching job, league sources told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.
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Colts’ Irsay doesn’t ‘envision’ Manning playing this year

Colts owner Jim Irsay has maintained all along that he hoped Peyton Manning would return to the field this season, but with his star QB still unable to practice, he’s beginning to change his tune.
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Archie Manning uncertain of Peyton’s destiny with Colts

Archie Manning joined the “The Dan Patrick Show” on Wednesday to clear up his comments about his son, Peyton, coexisting with Andrew Luck — if the Colts were to draft the Stanford quarterback.
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Archie Manning can’t see Peyton, Luck working as teammates

Andrew Luck intends to apply for entry into the 2012 NFL Draft, but where he ends up remains a mystery. Archie Manning, the father of Peyton, hinted Tuesday that neither quarterback wants to coexist as teammates.
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Manning greeted with well wishes from ‘classy’ Patriots fans

Peyton Manning hasn’t always been welcome in Foxborough. So imagine the Colts QB’s surprise when he heard lots of compliments and well wishes from the Patriots faithful Sunday.
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Colts promote rookie McNeill, release Tepper

The winless Indianapolis Colts have promoted
tight end Mike McNeill to the active roster and waived offensive
lineman Mike Tepper.
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Colts’ Manning not ready to put timetable on return to practice

While Colts quarterback Peyton Manning remains unwilling to discuss his future in Indianapolis or the 2012 NFL Draft, Jeff Darlington writes he was more than pleased Friday to disclose some encouraging information about his neck rehab.
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Colts’ Manning making progress; no timetable for QB’s recovery

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning’s doctor says he is progressing from September neck surgery but is not ready to play yet.
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Colts’ Caldwell offers no update on Manning following exam

Many thought the Indianapolis Colts would provide some kind of update as to Manning’s status during coach Jim Caldwell’s Thursday news conference, but the Hall of Fame-bound quarterback’s status remains a mystery.
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Winless Colts fire DC Coyer, make Orlovsky starting QB

The Colts fired defensive coordinator Larry Coyer on Tuesday and promoted linebackers coach Mike Murphy to take over the defense.
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Colts willing to pay Manning, rookie QB if right guy available

Money won’t deter the Colts from taking a quarterback in April’s draft. They just have to make sure they’ve got the right man to succeed Peyton Manning.
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Colts’ Manning to have neck re-evaluated on Wednesday

Injured Colts quarterback Peyton Manning told reporters following Sunday’s game that he’s set to undergo another X-ray exam on his surgically repaired neck this Wednesday.
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Painter holds off Orlovsky to remain Colts’ starting QB

Colts coach Jim Caldwell has picked quarterback Curtis Painter to start Sunday’s game against Carolina.
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One horrible losing streak must end when Colts host Panthers

Coming off their bye, the Colts will try to avoid their first 0-11 start in
25 years Sunday when they face a Panthers team looking to end a
franchise-record 12-game road losing streak.
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Colts claim DE Addison off waivers from Bears, release RB Evans

The Indianapolis Colts have claimed defensive end Mario Addison off waivers from the Chicago Bears and signed receiver Jarred Fayson to the practice squad.
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Polian compliments work Caldwell has done with winless Colts

Jim Caldwell has failed at his job if you judge him by the record of his team. But Colts vice chairman Bill Polian defended his coach this week, saying Caldwell is doing the best job he’s ever in 2011. Very interesting.
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Colts’ Irsay remains behind Manning, talks taking QB in draft

The Colts had a bye week, but owner Jim Irsay was at it again Sunday, tweeting about his team’s future at QB and again sharing his belief in Peyton Manning’s eventual return from neck surgery.
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Colts’ frustration leads to team meeting over 0-9 record

The Indianapolis Colts acknowledge holding a team meeting on Monday, one day after falling to 0-9.
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Dungy believes Colts might draft Luck — and trade him

If the Colts wind up with the top pick in April’s draft, their former coach, Tony Dungy, believes a surprising series of events await quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Stanford’s Andrew Luck.
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Eli on Peyton Manning’s return: ‘He wants to be out there’

Could Peyton Manning make it back onto the field before this season is over? A person close to Peyton — brother Eli — isn’t ruling it out.
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Jones-Drew muscles Jaguars to victory over winless Colts

On a day when two of the NFL’s worst offenses sputtered, Maurice Jones-Drew kicked things into high gear by rushing for 114 yards and scoring on a late 3-yard TD run to give the Jacksonville Jaguars their first road win of the season, 17-3 over the Indianapolis Colts.
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Winless Colts have low-impact QB controversy on their hands

Curtis Painter struggled again for the Colts on Sunday, prompting Jim Caldwell to turn to Dan Orlovsky in Indy’s 17-3 loss. Caldwell wouldn’t say who will start at QB when the Colts look for their first win in Week 12 against the Panthers.
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Polian says Colts would draft a QB, if ‘right person is there’

Indy creeps closer and closer to the No. 1 overall draft pick with every loss. And vice chairman Bill Polian concedes that pick might be spent on a QB to eventually succeed Peyton Manning.
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Saints face 2nd straight winless team (PA SportsTicker)

The task for Saints coach Sean Payton this week might be tougher than it was last week.
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Polamalu passes concussion test, could play Sunday (PA SportsTicker)

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ON FOOTBALL: Focus on the game, not handshake (The Canadian Press)

In celebration of a huge, perhaps season-defining win, Jim Harbaugh delivers a roundhouse handshake and backslap of Jim Schwartz. A scrum breaks out, with coaches and players involved.
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Steelers seek to get ground game untracked (Yahoo! Sports)

The Steelers would like to get their ground game going against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, something they have not been able to do in their first two games. Even in their 24-0 win at home against Seattle, they were sluggish on the ground, where they were stuffed on two drives…
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Houston’s defence improved and confident (The Canadian Press)

HOUSTON – Houston’s defence looked nothing like the sieve it was last year in a season-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts.
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Patriots’ tight ends pose problems for foes (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Before reaching the NFL, Aaron Hernandez watched Antonio Gates to pick up tips on playing tight end in the pros.
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Colts’ Collins ready to make up for rough start (AP)

Colts quarterback Kerry Collins is eager for a second chance to make a first impression. After losing two fumbles in the first quarter of last week’s dismal loss at Houston, Collins has been working overtime to get things right. He believes another week of study will help him and his teammates refine their timing, get [...]

Tom Condon meets with Saints on deal for Drew Brees (The National Football Post)

Tom Condon met with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday in an effort to bring the sides closer on what eventually…
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Manning injury looks to have doomed Colts (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Indianapolis Colts were no doubt thinking about the 2008 New England Patriots before they opened the season against the Houston Texans on Sept. 11. In 2008, the Patriots lost Tom Brady in the first game of the season but still went on to win 11 games.
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Polian begins process of looking for Manning heir (The Canadian Press)

INDIANAPOLIS – Bill Polian is already looking for the next Peyton Manning.
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