Jim Irsay press conference 3:30 pm EST

[GoColts8818]

I highly doubt it's some of the theories being floated.

1. Wayne isn't going to retire before a playoff game also he would be included not just Irsay if it was Wayne.

2. Colts have a long term agreement to keep them in Indy. They aren't moving.

3. Jim Irsay would not be needed if they were making a player move like releasing Trent. They would just release him and move on.

I would guess this has something to do with either Jim turning over control to his daughters, that the Colts are maybe playing a game in London next year, or the city is doing something like bidding on the 2019 Super Bowl, or they are extending a coaching staff memeber's contract like Pep or something but again I think that would have been included in the announcement.

[Indeee]

That's a great thought. But, according to Stampede Blue, he can't sign anywhere until February.

I think futures contracts are contracts in principle to be officially signed upon being able to. I could be wrong tho

[fatboy]

He's going to present the Broncos a video- tribute to Peyton, that is to be played right before kickoff? I have no idea, but bet it's just a Q&A session and nothing more.

[Hoosier]

Wait a sec. . . Anyone think it's possible Irsay has some major medical condition that he's going to announce?  Perhaps even God forbid something terminal?

If that was the case I could see him giving up control of the team.

The thought crossed my mind about Coach's health, but I hesitated to speak it.

[Dustin]

Maybe Costanzo got an extension?

[backshoulderfade]

I highly doubt it's some of the theories being floated.

1. Wayne isn't going to retire before a playoff game also he would be included not just Irsay if it was Wayne.

2. Colts have a long term agreement to keep them in Indy. They aren't moving.

3. Jim Irsay would not be needed if they were making a player move like releasing Trent. They would just release him and move on.

I would guess this has something to do with either Jim turning over control to his daughters, that the Colts are maybe playing a game in London next year, or the city is doing something like bidding on the 2019 Super Bowl, or they are extending a coaching staff memeber's contract like Pep or something but again I think that would have been included in the announcement.

The 2015 London announcement has been made.

[Valpo2004]

The thought crossed my mind about Coach's health, but I hesitated to speak it.

 

I'm thinking it might be Irsay's health.  His health or control of the team issue strikes me as the most plausible.  

 

The second most plausible I think would be a Reggie Wayne or Cory Redding Retirement, but I would think that would be announced by that player and any formal press conference would be after the season is over.

[Superman]

I think futures contracts are contracts in principle to be officially signed upon being able to. I could be wrong tho

 

Futures contracts go into effect as soon as they're signed. There's no waiting period.

 

Duron Carter can't sign until all teams are done playing. I guess he could make his mind up whenever he wants, but he can't put pen to paper until after the Super Bowl.

[Valpo2004]

Maybe Costanzo got an extension?

 

Would they drag Irsay out for that though?  Arn't extensions normally announced by Grigs/Pagano?

 

I really have a bad feeling this is about Irsay's health. . . 

 

Honestly if you look at him today you can't say he looks very healthy and I don't think it's all back problems.  He appears to have lost a good deal of weight.

[backshoulderfade]

I don't think Irsay would have a press conference to announce the signing of a CFL player, no matter who his dad is.

[Bravo]

Maybe giving up ownership but why announce this now!?

Man I hope it's nothing that will cause drama.

Hope Irsay is okay though!!!!

[Smonroe]

He found Bigfoot.

 

And signed him to a futures contract.

[GoColts8818]

I'm thinking it might be Irsay's health. His health or control of the team issue strikes me as the most plausible.

The second most plausible I think would be a Reggie Wayne or Cory Redding Retirement, but I would think that would be announced by that player and any formal press conference would be after the season is over.

right I highly doubt they would annouce it right before a playoff game and become a distraction.

[braveheartcolt]

I think Blue is being retired, and we are bringing in a new mascot. As likely as most of the other suggestions.... 

[SilentHill]

I think Blue is being retired, and we are bringing in a new mascot. As likely as most of the other suggestions.... 

 

Maybe we are signing Blue as a pass rush specialist? Did you see him hit that kid in the backfield? He got great penetration and his sack dance is awesome!

[wesd2890]

Pep is accepting a HC job

[Hoosier]

Saw a recent story where Pagano wrote a personal letter to a young fan who lost his dad to cancer.

Maybe the organization is doing something awesome for the kid?

Just throwing something positive out there.

[Dustin]

Maybe we are signing Blue as a pass rush specialist? Did you see him hit that kid in the backfield? He got great penetration and his sack dance is awesome!

 

[Happy2BeHere]

Yea some of these ideas are CRAZY. 

 

If he was terminally ill or handing off control he wouldn't announce that NOW...he'd wait until the season was officially over for the Colts. The ONLY thing I can think of is just "basic" stuff...nothing earth shattering or "wow" factor here.

 

If one of our coaches did accept a position somewhere else I don't see them announcing that right now either UNLESS the coach who accepted the position HAS to leave immediately for some reason. 

 

Again, don't see this as anything critical here.

[OffensivelyPC]

He is announcing he is the Coalition for the Liberation of Itinerant Tree-dwellers commander. Remember this face, folks.

[jvan1973]

Yea some of these ideas are CRAZY.

If he was terminally ill or handing off control he wouldn't announce that NOW...he'd wait until the season was officially over for the Colts. The ONLY thing I can think of is just "basic" stuff...nothing earth shattering or "wow" factor here.

If one of our coaches did accept a position somewhere else I don't see them announcing that right now either UNLESS the coach who accepted the position HAS to leave immediately for some reason.

Again, don't see this as anything critical here.

Our coaches can't accept jobs until after the playoffs. Unless they are going to college. But i don't see pep burning the bridge back to the NFL

[jmac_48]

Rah rah sis-boom-bah.... Gooooooo Colts!

 

Nothing more nothing less.

IMHO

[Gavin]

Either regarding an announcement about control of the team or Pep has accepted a HC job

[Happy2BeHere]

I could however definitely see the possibility that they would sign Ray Rice...they know how much our running game is in desperation mode and how much of a REAL SHOT we have at getting to the Super Bowl. I would not at all be surprised if that was indeed the announcement.

 

I don't think it's anything outside of just some personnel movements or changes. Perhaps Irsay is going to forfeit the upcoming game at Denver ??

[dw49]

Futures contracts go into effect as soon as they're signed. There's no waiting period.

 

Duron Carter can't sign until all teams are done playing. I guess he could make his mind up whenever he wants, but he can't put pen to paper until after the Super Bowl.

 

Pep...? Or is that suppose to be on hold until after the Colts are done playing ? Used to be that way , but now they can interview .. I just wonder if they are suppose to accept the job ?

[Gavin]

Our coaches can't accept jobs until after the playoffs. Unless they are going to college. But i don't see pep burning the bridge back to the NFL

Well they cant put pen to paper but I don't know if that also means that it cant be announced that HE WILL be putting pen to paper...In other words a verbal agreement might be in place. It happens with players, It could happen with coaches possibly

[Happy2BeHere]

My first guess is Ray Rice,

 

My second guess is that I believe that Pep Hamilton will accept the Buffalo Bills job as head coach. 

 

I think the 2nd is more probable...and I think it's going to happen honestly.

[Indeee]

   He's announcing D'Rick Rodgers rejoining the team and Whalen is still cut...   :36dancing:

[PeterBowman]

or it could just be a Q & A...who knows

[Superman]

He found Bigfoot.

 

And signed him to a futures contract.

 

Why a futures contract? Bigfoot wasn't in any other league this year. We can sign him and get him on the field right now. We need some pass rush...

[Superman]

Pep...? Or is that suppose to be on hold until after the Colts are done playing ? Used to be that way , but now they can interview .. I just wonder if they are suppose to accept the job ?

 

I seriously have zero idea. These theories are amazing, though...

 

I have a feeling we'll all be a little let down once this is done.

[jvan1973]

or it could just be a Q & A...who knows

Why would he have a random q&a at this point in the season

[GoColts8818]

Saw a recent story where Pagano wrote a personal letter to a young fan who lost his dad to cancer.

Maybe the organization is doing something awesome for the kid?

Just throwing something positive out there.

could very well be something like this. Irsay once had a presser to announce the search for the Super Bowl rings. So it could be something like a fan contest or a community envovlement like you suggested.

[Dustin]

There is no reason why they would announce Pep Hamilton taking a HC job before the biggest game of the season. 

[Dustin]

I seriously have zero idea. These theories are amazing, though...

 

I have a feeling we'll all be a little let down once this is done.

 

The speculation is usually waaay more exciting then the actual result. 

[GoColts8818]

There is no reason why they would announce Pep Hamilton taking a HC job before the biggest game of the season.

also the team that hired him would annouce it not the Colts.

[shakedownstreet]

PLEASE, LET IT BE COLTS ARE MOVING TO LA! COLTS WOULD BE DOWN THE STREET! (troll)

 

 

Andrew Luck has been cut, the team has signed FA QB Kurt Warner to finish out the season.

 

[corgi]

PLEASE, LET IT BE COLTS ARE MOVING TO LA! COLTS WOULD BE DOWN THE STREET! (troll)

I would kick myself since I've turned down two jobs in L.A. in the past month.

[Superman]

There is no reason why they would announce Pep Hamilton taking a HC job before the biggest game of the season. 

 

That would be wild. Maybe Pep didn't have permission to interview the other night, so they've dismissed him... 

 

If you gave me 5000:1 on that, I might put $20 on it.

[dw49]

I seriously have zero idea. These theories are amazing, though...

 

I have a feeling we'll all be a little let down once this is done.

 

 

Maybe a "sigh of relief" is more like it. Hard to imagine it can be anything good. I don't think they can announce anything with Carter. I think what makes the most sense would be an issue with him... health or drug related. As some posters brought up any player being cut wouldn't need a press conference.