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sebman2112 · 03-17-2007, 09:43 PM

POSTED 9:58 p.m. EDT, March 17, 2007

COLTS STIFFING SCOUTS

There's an uproar in league circles regarding the playoff share that the Indianapolis Colts supposedly have given to their scouts.

Per a league source, scouts of a team typically are paid an extra amount equivalent to 25-30 percent of the playoff share paid to each team.

The source tells us that, of the $129,500 playoff share paid to Colts players, the team's scouts got only $15,000.

That works out to roughly 11.5 percent.

"Everybody is pissed off about it," said the source.

Though there's no obligation for the Colts to make any extra payment to their scouts, it's strange (to say the least) that the franchise would make such a dramatic departure from league precedent. Especially since the Colts' scouts have had a lot to do with the success of the franchise. Indeed, scouts generally are regarded as the "foot soldiers"

So do the right thing, Napolian -- cut your scouts a bigger check.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

***BelichickFan*** · 03-17-2007, 09:45 PM

I bet the QB is getting the extra

signbabybrady · 03-17-2007, 09:49 PM

and yet people say we are cheap. Look at how cheap they are.

SWelker · 03-17-2007, 10:55 PM

coming from Polian, is anyone really surprised when this stuff surfaces?

VJCPatriot · 03-18-2007, 01:29 AM

Another classy move by Polian...

Wouldn't be surprised if this bit them in the *ss eventually.
Scouts are the guys you depend on to build that draft board.
It's not good to have them p*ssed off at this time of year.

Canada's #1 Pats Fan · 03-18-2007, 02:07 AM

Maybe these scouts will take a page from the Bengal's scouting handbook as payback. Have fun dealing with the headache draft picks boys.

***DarrylS*** · 03-18-2007, 05:20 AM

Compare this to how the Patriots treat everyone in their organization.. what goes around, comes around.

MDPATSFAN · 03-18-2007, 05:27 AM

Classless and cheap!

PatsMyBoyz! · 03-18-2007, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebman2112

POSTED 9:58 p.m. EDT, March 17, 2007

COLTS STIFFING SCOUTS

There's an uproar in league circles regarding the playoff share that the Indianapolis Colts supposedly have given to their scouts.

Per a league source, scouts of a team typically are paid an extra amount equivalent to 25-30 percent of the playoff share paid to each team.

The source tells us that, of the $129,500 playoff share paid to Colts players, the team's scouts got only $15,000.

That works out to roughly 11.5 percent.

"Everybody is pissed off about it," said the source.

Though there's no obligation for the Colts to make any extra payment to their scouts, it's strange (to say the least) that the franchise would make such a dramatic departure from league precedent. Especially since the Colts' scouts have had a lot to do with the success of the franchise. Indeed, scouts generally are regarded as the "foot soldiers"

So do the right thing, Napolian -- cut your scouts a bigger check.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

This is funny. They've made some drastic (some would say) cuts to help their cap space,then in turn they stiff the guys who would be most helpful in filling these holes. Or maybe Polian's such a top notch team builder he no longer feels he needs scouts? I may be misinformed here but regardless-it's refreshing to see even a hint of a possible Ponygate on the horizon

Pat the Pats Fan · 03-18-2007, 08:22 AM

Odd, considering their Scouts really are the backbone of their player development. They don't do much with free agency, and haven't due to $ constraints. The Colts are all about drafting well and developing those players. You would think they would acknowledge this element of their organization for the great work they have done to finally get them a Lombardi of their own.