Ryan Grigson to Return as Colts GM: Latest Comments and Reaction

January 5, 2016   ·   Timothy Rapp   ·   Jump to comments

The Indianapolis Colts have decided to retain general manager Ryan Grigson despite speculation that he would be fired after a shaky 2015 season. The Colts also announced that head coach Chuck Pagano agreed to a four-year contract extension to remain with the team.
Owner Jim Irsay announced the news on Monday. Per ESPN.com's Mike Wells, "Irsay also said Grigson was given a three-year extension so that he and Pagano are signed through 2019."
"They're going forward together," Irsay said. "Chuck made a point of that unsolicited alone in my office. I had no problem with that. These are our guys. These guys are ready. There's been a lot reported, a lot written. I know what the reality is, and this is definitely what's best for the Indianapolis Colts going forward. I'm sure of that."
Irsay offered high praise to Grigson in a press conference announcing the news, via Gregg Doyel of the Indy Star: "Bill Polian's gone to the Hall o...

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