Slick_Rick Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Do you believe that Irsay's twitter use somewhat hamstrings Grigson? As we all know, this mysterious wr has caused many of us to lose sleep, but I can only wonder what it does to Grigs. When Irsay over-hypes a marginal player, many of us are disappointed. What say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I think it has no bearing on what happens at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvan1973 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Do you believe that Irsay's twitter use somewhat hamstrings Grigson? As we all know, this mysterious wr has caused many of us to lose sleep, but I can only wonder what it does to Grigs. When Irsay over-hypes a marginal player, many of us are disappointed. What say you?why would anyone lose sleep over something in which they have no control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvbighead Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Irsay signs checks. If Grigson has a problem, nothing will be said. However, nothing I've seen in his tweets identifies anyone in particular until it is official. By saying we're targeting a WR, no one else in the league is the wiser unless they are the ones being dealt with. I don't think Irsay's tweets really harm anyone but the overanxious fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahhummbug Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Do you believe that Irsay's twitter use somewhat hamstrings Grigson? As we all know, this mysterious wr has caused many of us to lose sleep, but I can only wonder what it does to Grigs. When Irsay over-hypes a marginal player, many of us are disappointed. What say you?I am sure it has added pressure to him to deliver.Now the question is what he can deliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzer40 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 why would anyone lose sleep over something in which they have no control I agree. I certainly didn't lose any sleep over it. It's not like I won't find out when I'm awake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5362 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Everyone in the nfl knows Jim has a twitter account and likes to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroatianColtsFan21 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 i'm not losing sleep over it, but i do wake up a couple of times a night and check for news on my phone and after yet another disappointment go back to sleep.. p.s. due to the time zone difference, i go to sleep when most deals in usa are done (late afternoon/evening).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I don't have a problem with Irsay's Twitter use, but I don't like how he announced that we were working on a deal before the deal was done. I didn't like it with the Vontae Davis trade, and I didn't like it this time either. If he's going to announce the news once a deal is done, that's a different story. I actually like that part of it. But wait until the deal is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Superman Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I agree Superman. He definitely makes things a little more interesting and is of course another insider for Colts news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanFromtheWasteland Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Maybe he doesnt get to much time for entertainment and just has a little fun freakingsus all out from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luck_Is_Skilled Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 It's Grigsons job to make deals. It's Irsays job to sign off on them. Irsay tweeting prematurely may drive up asking prices but if Irsay is willing to sign off on said price then his tweeting has no real effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColts8818 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I think it does nothing to hamstring Grigson at all. I think Irsay is crazy like a fox. IE, he only lets out exactly what he wants to get out there. He put this out there on twitter Saturday night that the Colts were in the market for a WR and close to a deal. Yet it's Tuesday afternoon and the media has still yet to figure out who the team or player is the Colts are talking too. That's unheard of in this day in age with the media. Honestly I think Irsay's tweet did exactly what he wanted it to do on Saturday night which was draw attention in Indianapolis away from the Pacers, IU, and Butler and put it squarely back on the Colts. He waited a long time for Indianapolis to become a football town and he's going to do everything in his power to make sure the Colts stay the main focus of the Indianapolis sporting world. I don't think it's a mistake that he sent that tweet out on a night where IU and Butler both lost and the Pacers were coming off a loss the night before. He saw a chance to get people talking Colts again and took it. He comes across the quirky fun owner but I think that is just a cover what he really is which is a very smart businessman. Of course I see this picture and all that goes out the window... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyblue Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Irsay's tweet about some fab wr were going to get was a bunch of baloney! And if we do get one he was referring to he wont be fab, you can take that to the bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckColt Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Do you believe that Irsay's twitter use somewhat hamstrings Grigson? As we all know, this mysterious wr has caused many of us to lose sleep, but I can only wonder what it does to Grigs. When Irsay over-hypes a marginal player, many of us are disappointed. What say you?I don't think it helps the negotiation and it can hurt a lot if the other team sees how excited Jimmy is to get the player...they might up the ante for compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21isSuperman Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I don't think Grigs minds. Keep in mind, Irsay is Grigs' boss. Who is Grigs to tell his boss how to do his thing? And Irsay and Grigs seem to get along great anyway, so I don't think it's even an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownColt Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Irsay has his say in the deal anyway. So I don't see how it matters what he says, he is just keeping fans updated on what's going on. There is not one deal that happens with the Colts that doesn't get the approval of Irsay, so I'm sure Irsay gave Grigson the OK to go after this WR when Grigson brought this idea to Irsay's desk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysp Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 In general, Irsay's tweets are harmless (though I no longer read them unless they become impossible to ignore here). But, IMO, the WR set of tweets were at best embarassing, at most queered the deal. Jim needs to NOT comment on FA or the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvan1973 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 In general, Irsay's tweets are harmless (though I no longer read them unless they become impossible to ignore here).But, IMO, the WR set of tweets were at best embarassing, at most queered the deal.Jim needs to NOT comment on FA or the draft.you should send him a tweet with your concerns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueShoe Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Do you believe that Irsay's twitter use somewhat hamstrings Grigson? As we all know, this mysterious wr has caused many of us to lose sleep, but I can only wonder what it does to Grigs. When Irsay over-hypes a marginal player, many of us are disappointed. What say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog2012 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Great that he interacts with the fans although at times maybe a bit much. JI plays blind man's bluff while Grigson plays the cards close to the vest. As I said in another thread it would be a nice change of pace if he would under promise and over deliver sometimes with twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick_Rick Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Great that he interacts with the fans although at times maybe a bit much. JI plays blind man's bluff while Grigson plays the cards close to the vest. As I said in another thread it would be a nice change of pace if he would under promise and over deliver sometimes with twitter.That's exactly my point. I feel like when Irsay hypes up something that Grigs can't deliver, then it hurts Grigs in our eyes a tad. It could be the exact opposite though. Grigs could be overselling to Irsay which gets Irsay giddy like a school girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysp Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 you should send him a tweet with your concerns I'm about Jim's age and have never tweeted. (As an IT consultant, limiting a tweet to the length of an old-fashioned SMS is silly) My 12-year-old grand-daughter tweets, and the 10-year-old is ready. We'll leave it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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