[The Colts said Jackson died of a heart attack Aug. 23. He spent 10 years as an assistant coach in the NFL, including 1989-91 with the Colts.] Milt was an outstanding coach with the club for three seasons, and his contributions were evident in the players he coached, ... Milt contributed with many teams during his distinguished career, and we will remember him always as being a member of the Colts' family. |
But having that shift from the city being in control to the state taking control, a whole bunch of new players came into play. We've made a lot of progress and I anticipate things getting wrapped up in mid-August. |
Certainly the Peyton Manning deal was not an intelligent business decision if you look at it in the short term, because what you're doing is writing a check out of your own personal wealth and hoping things will change in the near future. But this problem has existed since the late '90s and going into the 21st century. |
I don't see someone new being in place real quickly. The job is to choose the absolutely right person, no matter how long that takes. And a lot of [owners] definitely have a lot of ideas on the profile of that person, or who it should be. If I was Paul, I wouldn't be planning much travel for the next few months. I don't think he's going anywhere yet. |
I'd like to think that we continue to break through new barriers, ... Certainly the goal always is the Super Bowl. |
If both of their agents are reasonable and they're ready to do business, we certainly will entertain something in the coming months, even weeks. |
In a way, it's a great thing that I have the opportunity to stand at the crossroads of Los Angeles and Indianapolis, and stay right here, ... People say that reality is in the footsteps, and not the words. That, as much as anybody, gives you a chance to show your sincerity and commitment, and what you're all about as far as leaving a legacy. |
It was a good compromise, and we?re happy with it. 30-2 is not a bad vote. |
It was a good compromise. |
It was a good compromise. We're all happy to have labor peace again. |
It was a good compromise. We're happy with it — 30-2 is a good vote. |
It will get done, ... It's not done, done, but it might as well be. You know how much respect I have for Tony. We'll do an extension and probably get something done in the next month or two. |
Lucas Oil will be a great partner for us. Their enthusiasm about Indianapolis and Indiana and the Colts is incredible and their financial commitment will help us keep the best coaches and players on our field and winning for our fans. |
Milt was an outstanding coach with the club for three seasons, and his contributions were evident in the players he coached, |
Obviously both go hand in hand, and we'll see what happens. We need to keep what's built this league, and that's the strength of revenue sharing. |