A.q. Shipley Signed As Free Agent. Any Influence On The Return Of Jeff Saturday?

[Pancake Block]

I'm hoping the Colts were just confirming a point I've made here many times before. Mike Pollack does not have the talent to be our next starting Center. A.Q. Shipley's signing solidifies our C position, but does this mean that Saturday will not be re-signed? I hope not. I would hate it if Saturday doesn't retire as a lifetime Colt. He has personified this team more than anybody else over the last 12 years or so. He's really become a huge part of the Indianapolis community and is well liked here by everyone. I hope Irsay steps up and makes it happen for him and the fans.

[coltfaninnewyork]

I'm hoping the Colts were just confirming a point I've made here many times before. Mike Pollack does not have the talent to be our next starting Center. A.Q. Shipley's signing solidifies our C position, but does this mean that Saturday will not be re-signed? I hope not. I would hate it if Saturday doesn't retire as a lifetime Colt. He has personified this team more than anybody else over the last 12 years or so. He's really become a huge part of the Indianapolis community and is well liked here by everyone. I hope Irsay steps up and makes it happen for him and the fans.

who the heck is that?Looks like a training camp body to me.

[Wyld1]

From what I can find he has been on both Pittsburghs and Philly's practice squad since being a late round pick in '09.

[Captain Americolt]

Id take an aging saturday over this guy any day. Whe the heck is shipley?

[Coffeedrinker]

I don't think it's anything more than Grigson bringing in a player with whom he is familiar. He has a great college resume and good size. It will be interesting to see what he can do.

Here's his college scouting report

[pacolts56]

I'm hoping the Colts were just confirming a point I've made here many times before. Mike Pollack does not have the talent to be our next starting Center. A.Q. Shipley's signing solidifies our C position, but does this mean that Saturday will not be re-signed? I hope not. I would hate it if Saturday doesn't retire as a lifetime Colt. He has personified this team more than anybody else over the last 12 years or so. He's really become a huge part of the Indianapolis community and is well liked here by everyone. I hope Irsay steps up and makes it happen for him and the fans.

Well....I wouldn't worry about that part.

IMO....Jeff will simply retire if he's not offerred a contract or Peyton is released. Again, not an ideal departure for a class guy and one of my all-time favorite Colts, but I'd be surprised if Jeff would want to play anywhere else.

[Pancake Block]

who the heck is that?Looks like a training camp body to me.

Shipley was on Pittsburgh's practice squad and was a late round 2009 draft pick from Penn State. He also won the Rimington Award at Penn St. as the nation's top collegiate Center. He's listed at 6'1" and 315lbs. Arians must have wanted him and liked him or I doubt he would be here.