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Owner Jim Irsay has taken a step to ensure the direction of the Indianapolis Colts remains unchanged, and remains under the direction of a Polian. The contracts of team president Bill Polian and son Chris have been extended "through the 2012 season and beyond,'' Irsay said Thursday afternoon. ...
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Reviewing Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian’s Weekly Radio Show: “Peaking is not an issue ...
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indyfootballreport.com — There are those who believe the Indianapolis Colts could risk losing momentum if they opt to rest... players in the coming weeks. Colts President Bill Polian isn’t among them. Polian, while emphasizing that it’s too early to be considering the issue, said during his weekly radio show ... (more) Oehser on Examiner: Reviewing Indianapolis Colts ...
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Polian Gets Contract Extension Through 2012
Colts GabThe Indy Star reports about the contract extension Bill Polian has gotten: Owner Jim Irsay has taken a step to ensure the direction of the Indianapolis Colts remains unchanged, and remains under the direction of a Polian. The contracts of team president Bill Polian and son Chris have been extended “through the 2012 season and beyond,” Irsay said Thursday afternoon. Irsay extended the contracts to maintain continuity, similar to how he put the pieces in place as the Colts transitioned from coach Tony Dungy to Jim Caldwell. “There is no ...

Wilson: Chris Polian named Colts' general manager
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has extended the contracts of team president Bill Polian and his son, Chris Polian, "through the 2012 season and beyond"elevating the younger Polian to general manager, Irsay told the Indianapolis Star today. Bill Polian Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has extended the contracts of Bill Polian and Chris Polian. Chris Polian was previously the Colts' vice president of football operations. The promotion sets up a line of succession for the younger Polian to take over the football operations whenever his father retires."There is no seismic ...

[Colts] Colts President Bill Polian Gets Contract Extension Through 2012
Gridironfans.com — ... direction of a Polian. The contracts of team president Bill Polian and son Chris have been extended "through the 2012 season and beyond,'' Irsay said Thursday afternoon. Irsay extended the contracts to maintain continuity, similar to how he put the pieces in place as the Colts transitioned from coach Tony Dungy to Jim Caldwell. "There is no seismic shift. Nothing will change anytime soon,'' Irsay said. "But continuity is important to me." Source: The Indianapolis Star ...

Chris Polian becomes Colts G.M.
ProFootballTalk.com — Though Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian isn't retiring any time soon, his son, Chris, has taken a big step closer toward replacing his 66-year-old father once he decides to pack it in. The Indianapolis Star reports that Chris Polian has been named the team's General Manager as part of joint contract extensions with both Polians, which will keep them with the team beyond 2012. Chris Polian, a long-time employee of the Colts, often has been mentioned as a possible candidate for jobs in other cities, but he never has come close to leaving Indy. It now appears that he ...

[Colts] Colts Promote Chris Polian To General Manager
Gridironfans.com — ... The contracts of team president Bill Polian and son Chris have been extended "through the 2012 season and beyond,'' Irsay said Thursday afternoon. Chris Polian's new deal doesn't alter his daily responsibilities. But after serving as vice president of football operations four seasons, he's now general manager and will assume the day-to-day operation of the franchise whenever his father steps down. Source: The Indianapolis Star ...

The Colts Will Be in Good Hands For Quite a While
BlitzNation — ... I mean, let’s face it. The Indianapolis Colts are already in good hands with Peyton Manning on the field. Anytime there’s a tough situation, you can bet that Peyton will lead this team through it. And now there’s even more good news in Indianapolis, as Colts’ owner Jim Irsay has decided to extend the contracts of Bill Polian and his son, Chris Polian . Putting Chris in charge once Bill steps down is a great move by this franchise, because the Polian name has been so great to the Colts. You have to consider Bill Polian as one of the best, if not the best, general ...

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coltsgab.com 11/26/2009 — The Indy Star reports about the contract extension Bill Polian has gotten: Owner Jim Irsay has taken a step to ensure the direction of the Indianapolis Colts remains unchanged, and remains under the direction of a Polian. The contracts of team president Bill Polian and son Chris have been ...
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Back to .500, Texans must prove their worth against 10-0 ColtsUSATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories 11/27/2009
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Chris Polian, the son of Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian, has been promoted to vice president and general manager of the team. Colts owner Jim Irsay announced the move Friday, noting that "Chris has been involved in every aspect of our ...
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