Jeff Saturday wants to retire as a Colt

[FightLikeSin]

Ralph Cindrich : "Jeff Saturday retirement. Confirmed. Wants to retire as a Colt. What is required : Packers to release him. Colts resign for a day."

 

 

...going out the right way! In blue and white!

[tonychen]

Could he be back to Colts as an OL coach?

[braveheartcolt]

He shouldn't have left then, should he.

[Matticusp83]

that is awesome news. i agree that he should be our new OL coach. 

[Smonroe]

that is awesome news. i agree that he should be our new OL coach. 

We just hired a new OL coach. I'm sure Mr. Irsay will want him to work for the team in some capacity, even if its not coaching.

[FightLikeSin]

He shouldn't have left then, should he.

 

He was released wasn't he? I don't think he had a choice...

[Dustin]

He shouldn't have left then, should he.

 

Business is business.

[NewColtsFan]

Looking forward to having Saturday back in the Colts' franchise....   he'll be some type of executive....    guys like him exude class.  It's important to have guys like that in your franchise.    It's important that his experience and expertise are valued and taken advantage of....

 

Guys like Jeff Saturday aren't a dime a dozen...   they're incredibly rare.    You keep guys like that.   You find something substantial for them to do.    All of you know him better than I do,  but he doesn't strike me as an assistant coach type.   I see him somewhere in the front office.    Even if his title is "special assistant to Mr. Irsay"  or Grigson.    You keep guys like that close.

 

Bringing him back is an all upside and no downside type of move...    

[braveheartcolt]

Business is business.

Oh, I agree Dustin. But don't expect the red carpet treatment if you left of your own accord. To be honest, all this HOF, ROH and 'retiring the number' malarkey is all a bit hokey for me. Sorry.... 

[TKnight24]

Is that Legal? Lol

[Dustin]

Is that Legal? Lol

 

Yep happens more than you would think actually. 

 

Derrick Mason, Brian Dawkins, Torry Holt, Fred Taylor, and Jerry Rice are some prominent names.

[TKnight24]

Yep happens more than you would think actually.

Derrick Mason, Brian Dawkins, Torry Holt, Fred Taylor, and Jerry Rice are some prominent names.

So how much $$$ would we have to give him for a 1 Day contract? I've heard of One year but this is just crazy lol

[mjsimans]

So how much $$$ would we have to give him for a 1 Day contract? I've heard of One year but this is just crazy lol

 

$1

[JoKeR]

He shouldn't have left then, should he.

He probably though he had something left in the tank and wanted 1 more contract. 1 day contracts are not a big deal.

[Dustin]

So how much $$$ would we have to give him for a 1 Day contract? I've heard of One year but this is just crazy lol

 

Nothing. Usually the amount is symbolic. 

 

In the case of Jerry Rice: On August 24, he officially retired as a 49er, signing a one-day contract for $1,985,806.49. The number represented the year Rice was drafted (1985), his number (80), the year he retired (2006), and the 49ers (49). The figure was ceremonial, and Rice received no money. 

 

But they never really get any money.

[House]

Nothing. Usually the amount is symbolic.

In the case of Jerry Rice: On August 24, he officially retired as a 49er, signing a one-day contract for $1,985,806.49. The number represented the year Rice was drafted (1985), his number (80), the year he retired (2006), and the 49ers (49). The figure was ceremonial, and Rice received no money.

But they never really get any money.

I never knew that very cool.

[JlynRN]

I hope they do bring Jeff back for a 1 day contract so he can retire a Colt.  To me he will always be a Colt.  And I hope Mr Irsay finds a job for him somewhere in the organization. 

[chad72]

Just like Wayne and Garcon, Saturday wanted to show that he could play without Peyton by his side. Too bad, it did not work out like those two. Yes, money was a factor, I am not denying that but I am not going to blame him for looking out for his family, however small that money might have been!!!

 

I am glad he retires as a Colt!!!

 

Thanks, Jeff, for all you did for the franchise and community as a Colt!!!

[Buck Showalter]

As some have mentioned Jeff will be a great fit in the Colts organization especially in the FO... I feel that with the work Jeff put in with the players union coming to terms during the lockout, that he has shown he has the skills and capacity to be effective in an executive role...

[Buck Showalter]

Wish this wouldve been offered to Edge as well... I know he was given an honorary SB ring, but wish he wouldve retired a Colt as well... 

[ÅÐØNϧ 1]

He should be retiring as a Colt no doubt & If they can find a way to keep him that would be great .

[ÅÐØNϧ 1]

Wish this wouldve been offered to Edge as well... I know he was given an honorary SB ring, but wish he wouldve retired a Colt as well... 

 

Is it still possible ? A one day contract  ? Brett Farve retired a couple of times did'nt he ?

[oldunclemark]

I'd like to see this..but even if it doesnt happen..

Saturday and Bob Sanders and guys like Gary Brackett and all the throw back stars who got released...will be inducted into the Colts hall-of-Fame eventually and those will be great days..

He'll retire as a Colt either way

[HungarianColtsFan]

I'd love to see him in blue&white again!

 

Let's resign him for a day!

[In Luck We Trust]

So how much $$$ would we have to give him for a 1 Day contract? I've heard of One year but this is just crazy lol

I dont think they get paid for a 1 day contract lol.

[In Luck We Trust]

anyone ever look at his stats??? in 04' he actually threw a pass and although it was incomplete he still threw one lol.

[Carl Dzienkiewicz]

he deserves to retire as a colt

[coltsfan_nyc]

Great news, I

will rock m Reebok 63 with pride!

[PrincetonTiger]

Yep happens more than you would think actually. 

 

Derrick Mason, Brian Dawkins, Torry Holt, Fred Taylor, and Jerry Rice are some prominent names.

it occurs in the NBA, MLB and NHL too

[UKColt13]

One day contract if ever I saw one.

[Poster X]

As he should. They could bring him in, and let him handle the radio side for a year if there is no office position open.

[DelgadoColtsFan]

i hope irsay makes it happen...that would be great and i can def see saturday doing some colts radio for a few until a coaching spot opens...Jeff Saturday to the ring of honor is his next destination

[GoColts8818]

Jim Irsay make this happen please!

-signed Colts fans every where!

[NewEra]

Jim Irsay make this happen please!

-signed Colts fans every where!

Signed! Would even love freeney to retire a colt also. Didn't edge? Or did we just bring him back for ring of honor?

[Tony Sullivan]

Oh, I agree Dustin. But don't expect the red carpet treatment if you left of your own accord.

There were several million reasons we weren't giving him to stay. Also, on top of the monetary issues, we didn't want him to stay as a player, so I don't know what you're talking about.

[Warhawk]

I suppose it would be nice, but if he is ultimately unable to do so, I don't think it matters too much if he retires as a Colt.  As far as I'm concerned, he is a Colt, and he always will be.

[Hans Moleman]

Happens all the time for great players in Jeff's situation, so I don't see any reason why it couldn't happen here. I'm all for it.

[Andy]

He definitely needs to go out a Colt.

 

It would be weird if he didn't.

[United We Stand]

assistant o-line coach would be great, but i  bet he spends some time with his family

[GoColts8818]

We have filled the two line coaching positions.  My guess is once the Packers officially release him he will get his wish and sign a one day deal to come back and retire a Colt and it sounds like the Colts want him in the front office based on the fact we offered him a front office job last year.  So I would look for the Colts to create a position in the front office for him.