This doesn’t mean the Colts will be pursuing a trio of top-flight free agents. But if they can be players in the bidding for a top-flight offensive tackle and are in the mix for a corner or receiver, that would still be a sea change in their operation. Ideally, free agency still comes before the draft. If so, Polian could add to his roster in a way that would ease any pressure on the draft and allow him to do what he does best — take the best players available while not being overly concerned about need.
It’s not as simple as Manning taking less to allow the Colts to give him a better supporting cast. Creatively, the Colts need to give him what he’s worth and venture out into free agency. “More cash flow” now reads to me like “more deferred money” for Manning. I’d hope he’ll be flexible there.
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