Colts GM: Manning Situation Will Be Resolved By March 8th, Has Not Seen Manning Throw UPDATE Audio Posted

by Brad Wells on Feb 23, 2012 3:45 PM EST in NFL Draft

New Colts general manager took to the podium today at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine, and right off the bat people where asking him about the 500 elephant with the laser rocket arm:

Grigson: Everything is a process. Manning situation will be resolved by March 8. Do what's best for org and team.
— Matt Grecco (@mgrex03) February 23, 2012

Grigson also denied the report from Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz that the Colts told Andrew Luck not to throw at the Combine.

Other highlights after the jump, including audio.

From Grigson:

He side-stepped questions regarding the franchise tag
He said there were some challenges financially to the salary cap, but the Colts should be in better position next year
Grigson seemed annoyed with all the questions pertaining to Peyton Manning's health
Stated emphatically that he has not seen Peyton Manning throw

Stampede Blue's Matt Grecco is at the Combine today. Follow his tweets at @mgrex03

UPDATE: Hear Grigson's full press conference here.

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I will say...

I have seen him speak several times now, and he kind of reminds me of a younger Polian. Very matter of fact, intense, and always seems a little annoyed.

by coltsfanbeforemanning on Feb 23, 2012 3:54 PM EST reply actions

No no NO!

Don’t even THINK that, otherwise we’ll start getting story after story about getting rid of this guys. Sheesh! What are you thinking, MAN! :-)

by buymymonkey on Feb 23, 2012 4:15 PM EST up reply actions

As long as he can draft and build teams like Bill then I’m all for it!

by TrueBlue87 on Feb 23, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions

I rather he build balanced teams something Bill didn’t do. He focused more on skill players and went cheap everywhere else.

by CF4L on Feb 24, 2012 9:21 AM EST up reply actions

Anyone unsure of the team’s intentions should have everything cleared up when the GM hasn’t seen the $90 million quarterback throw after almost two months on the job.

by nailrat on Feb 23, 2012 4:00 PM EST reply actions

Irsay is a great owner, but he’s kind of a nut job who is crazily sentimental and loyal. I really think he is trying to find a way to keep Peyton for 2 more years. I don’t think it will happen, but I think Irsay is trying.

by coltsfanbeforemanning on Feb 23, 2012 4:04 PM EST up reply actions

i doubt it

i just think Irsay and Grigson are waiting til March 7th at which time they will have him throw and show the world he is not healthy and they win the PR battle. Peyton is done either way though, and he should be.

by 12over18 on Feb 23, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Nailrat,......you just 'nailed' it.

by Ayrshire on Feb 23, 2012 6:46 PM EST up reply actions

Instead of acting like 7 year olds

Maybe the fanbase should be excited and positive. To me it’s a win win win. If Manning stays and is healthy he will likely light up the league. (If) the Colts get into the playoffs in a weak AFC you never know what can happen. We have seen that you don’t have to win 14 games to win a SB.

If Manning leaves you have an elite prospec to build around. Fck what Kiper Mayock and McShay said…My own eyes tell me Luck had the tools to be an excellent franchise QB.

The only way the Colts can lose is if they pay Manning all that money and he can play anymore and it’s pretty clear that this isn’t an option!

I’m excited about the 2012 season and looking forward to forgetting the 2011 season

by (206)NightRidah on Feb 23, 2012 4:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs

How are we acting like 7 year olds?

Some people are actually sad if Manning leaves just because you don’t care as much doesn’t make them infantile.

It shouldn’t have come to this but it is a great opportunity for the Colts to move forward because I don’t want them to end up like the Dolphins still waiting for the next great QB.

by CF4L on Feb 24, 2012 9:26 AM EST up reply actions

First Off, The AFC Isn't Weak

The Patriots were one healthy player (Gronkowski) or possibly one big play WR or one pass rusher from winning the Super Bowl.
Moreover, the Ravens were one play from a Super Bowl that they would have won.
Also, consider the key injuries to the Steelers and Texans.

Maybe the AFC wasn’t as deep as the NFC … we have Cincinnati and Denver making the playoffs as evidence of that. But the top 4 in the AFC were VERY STRONG. Indianapolis is nowhere close to being as good as the top 4. Plus, a couple of other teams – Miami, New England, Denver, possibly Kansas City – are only a Pro Bowl QB away from being formidable. Cincinnati will be a lot better next year when A.J. Green and Andy Dalton have a year of experience. And so on.

Manning could contend in Miami, Denver for San Francisco. In New York, maybe but I don’t think that he wants to play in the same city as his brother. But in Indianapolis, not a chance.

by an_auburn_fan on Feb 24, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions