Gordy signs tender, Costa retires (won't get any money) [Merge]

[HtownColt]

Via Colts app notification

Guess that means Costa Retired

Edit: "Phil feels it's in his best interest to retire from the game," said General Manager Ryan Grigson. "We certainly understand and wish him nothing but the best."

[MB-ColtsFan]

Soooo...i guess we still have a big issue at Center.

[Bravo]

I just think I saw that Phil Costa just retired!? Ohhh goodness... Looks like its Holmes spot now!

Looking like a good chance to draft one now.

Who do you all think we should go for in the draft?

[Dustin]

HahahahahAhanan wth?

[TKnight24]

How does a player retire after just being signed???!!!!!

He just robbed us blind!!!!!!!!!

[Dustin]

Is this a joke?

[Dustin]

How does a player retire after just being signed???!!!!!

He just robbed us blind!!!!!!!!!

I'm pretty sure he's not getting paid.

[TYtheMan13]

Wait, what the heck just happened with Costa, Isnt he still young?!! If that really is true then we have a even more glaring hole at Center than we already did with him being signed!!! SMH, guess this means another C in the draft or a veteran FA pickup

[pgt_rob]

  Looks like we're drafting a center.

[Bravo]

I bet Grigson feels like he should have went after a different center in FA this year now! (Like he should have in the first place in my opinion)

[TKnight24]

I'm pretty sure he's not getting paid.

He better not get paid, that's just foul. How do you come all the way to Indy, sign with us, smile about it, then retire?

[Dustin]

#Breaking: Colts and Pacers both scrambling for a Center.

— Jake Query (@jakequery)

April 21, 2014

[Dustin]

Bring me the one they call Goodwin.

[Dustin]

Time to re-sign Satele.

[B-B]

Time to re-sign Satele.

 

Don't you put that curse on me Ricky Bobby! DON'T YOU PUT THAT CURSE ON ME!

[TYtheMan13]

Bring me the one they call Goodwin.

Is he still available?

[TYtheMan13]

Time to re-sign Satele.

Please NO!!! knock on wood please!

[CheezyColt]

I would cry, Dustin.

[RealityIsLuck]

I just think I saw that Phil Costa just retired!? Ohhh goodness... Looks like its Holmes spot now!

Looking like a good chance to draft one now.

Who do you all think we should go for in the draft?

Weston Richburgh or Marcus Martin look to be the top prospects.

[John Waylon]

 

This just means we won't have to fight a whole season figuring out that he isn't the answer either. 

 

But then again, now we have to do the same with Holmes who couldn't even make a game day roster when he was healthy and everyone else was not.

 

Yipee, let the roller coaster begin anew. 

[IndyScribe]

Is he still available?

Yes, but visiting the Saints.

[Smonroe]

We should trade our first round pick for Alex Mack.

 

Oh,...wait....

[Jonathan24]

I guess Phil didnt like the fact he would have to compete for a starting job.

[BrentMc11]

I said Costa was a wuss before we signed him.

 

I do hope it is not a serious family matter though to be serious.

 

And our buddy McGlynn is a Redskin.....

[John Waylon]

Yes, but visiting the Saints.

 

Well they don't have any money left to sign anyone, do they?

 

I seriously doubt an offer of cheesey poofs and Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham's used money sacks will entice him to join up...

[Dustin]

He had $450,000 guaranteed. Did he actually get any of that?

[BlueCollarColts]

Well, I was expecting Khaled Holmes to start, now he will start 

[John Waylon]

Maybe having to go home to brooke hogan will make him think twice about retirement...

[Archer]

Costa makes no difference.  I kind of felt he was the #3 option at center, behind Holmes and Donald Thomas.  I also felt like Thomas Austin would open up as the back-up center, and Costa would would open up as a back-up LG.   To me, this retirement virtually ensures an OG being drafted, but I think we're still okay at center.  (I know I'm in the minority.)

[IndyScribe]

Well they don't have any money left to sign anyone, do they?

 

I seriously doubt an offer of cheesey poofs and Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham's used money sacks will entice him to join up...

Barely enough. They have 3 million left in cap space.

[SLILLINGTON10]

Barely enough. They have 3 million left in cap space.

thought that money was for draft picks?

[TKnight24]

You know the sad thing, the mods merged together Gordy signing back & Costa retiring but all we're focused on is Costa

[ColtsBTM12]

Soooo...i guess we still have a big issue at Center.

yyyyyyyyyyyyyeah

[bababooey]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/21/colts-center-phil-costa-retires-at-age-26/

 

Didn't give a reason as to why - whether it be health or personal reasons. I'm sure we will find out soon. Khaled Holmes stand up.

 

Edit: Just saw the merged topic, how do I delete this? Thanks...

[John Waylon]

Barely enough. They have 3 million left in cap space.

 

I thought that's what they had BEFORE signing Byrd and Bailey. 

 

And they're also going to have to give some of that to Graham (You know, that * canoe who wants north of 10 million per year, and then says he's shocked and disappointed when he team has to get rid of other good players to soothe his ridiculous contract demands)

[JasonABrown]

Great googly moogly!

[IndyScribe]

thought that money was for draft picks?

Nope. They have 3 million left in cap space, most of which will be probably used to sign draft picks.

[Mameluc]

lol Grigson

[John Waylon]

You know the sad thing, the mods merged together Gordy signing back & Costa retiring but all we're focused on is Costa

 

No one expects Gordy to make an impact. His job is to not bork up his special teams plays.

 

We were all hoping Costa could come in and just be better than satele. Which wasn't much to ask.

 

Except it was. 

[IUfan_Charlie]

By never playing a snap in a Colts uniform, Phil Costa becomes the best Center in the Grigson era.