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***Box_O_Rocks*** · 02-13-2009, 01:48 AM

Economy playing big role in Colts' offseason moves | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

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Colts president Bill Polian is working on his usual offseason to-do list.

He's negotiating with agents to keep players, preparing for the draft and dealing with NFL salary cap rules. But things are much tougher this year.

Polian said Thursday the economy and the NFL's revised cap rules have put the Colts in a financial pinch that is forcing the team to look at options, including a possible change of site for training camp.
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"We've never had a cap problem in 11 years, and this year, we will," Polian said. "It depends a lot on what happens, and we just don't know that yet."

WhiZa · 02-13-2009, 08:07 AM

The $720 million stadium opening in a declining economy must have something to do with it

WhiZa · 02-13-2009, 08:11 AM

Looking at colts caps Colts Salary Cap - Colts Cap They are already 2 million over before FA. I'm guessing Harrison restructures or gets cut.

JSn · 02-13-2009, 08:20 AM

They should cut Peyton, they'd save like $20mil. Maybe trade him to Detoit.

workhorse · 02-13-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiZa

The $720 million stadium opening in a declining economy must have something to do with it

I don't think that has an effect. The stadium is sold out and most of it was funded with public monies.

If Polian talks to the press about contract type stuff, then it's to gain an advantage. They are trying to resign Kelvin Hayden right now and that is probably the reason for the comments.

There are several options for the Colts to get under the cap, including cutting Harrison. It will be interesting to see how that plays out.
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Year after year the Colts are right up against the cap. And year after year Polian makes it work. The CBA and the uncapped year make this year different, but I'm sure he will figure out a way to get it done

***jmt57*** · 02-13-2009, 01:44 PM

I'll be very curious to see what the Colts do with Jeff Saturday. It seemed to me that the Colts' offense, and their running game in particular, was in disarray in the games he missed last year. This will probably be his last NFL contract, so if he's looking for one last big payday then he may be gone. I know some of the websites that rate and rank free agents are a little down on him because of injury issues, but I still consider him one of this year's top free agents. The Colts would then probably need to use a day one draft pick on a center, rather than another position.

***KontradictioN*** · 02-13-2009, 04:23 PM

Couldn't have happened to a nicer team.

PatsChamp88 · 02-13-2009, 04:39 PM

O darn...

Probably will cut Harrison and rework some contracts, Saturday is a huge part of their offense/line can't see them not resigning him but latest news says they will probably franchise Kelvin Hayden($9.96 million).

LOL just saw this "Colts claimed P Mike Dragosavich off waivers from the Browns."

workhorse · 02-13-2009, 05:11 PM

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I'll be very curious to see what the Colts do with Jeff Saturday. It seemed to me that the Colts' offense, and their running game in particular, was in disarray in the games he missed last year. This will probably be his last NFL contract, so if he's looking for one last big payday then he may be gone. I know some of the websites that rate and rank free agents are a little down on him because of injury issues, but I still consider him one of this year's top free agents. The Colts would then probably need to use a day one draft pick on a center, rather than another position.

My gut tells me Saturday will be back. His replacement is on the roster, but was a rook last year. He did decent filling in, but I don't think they are ready to depend on him full time. I think Saturday's age and the fact he had two knee injuries last season will make his demand low. I think they will go for a two year deal at a marginal rate with a possible option after that.

WhiZa · 02-13-2009, 05:35 PM

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I don't think that has an effect. The stadium is sold out and most of it was funded with public monies.

These stadiums always have a mutli-year return on investment meaning they are in debt today and will be for x amount of years. It's tough to take on that much debt in this economy.