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Indianapolis Colts Free Agency Grade and Review

Contributor: Matt Adams, Colts Couch Crew

Team Needs: OL, LB, WR, DL

Key additions: None (so far)

Key Losses: OG Jake Scott (signed with Titans), DT Anthony McFarland (waived), LB Rob Morris (waived), DT Dan Klecko (signed with Eagles), TE Ben Utecht (signed with Bengals), LB Rocky Boiman (signed with Eagles)

Key Free Agents Retained: S Bob Sanders, TE Dallas Clark (franchised, then signed), OG Ryan Lilja, DE Josh Thomas

Free Agency Notes: The Colts haven't made waves this offseason, but no one expected them to. If they were to make a major move as soon as the free agent period kicked off, it would've shocked just about everyone; it's just not the way Bill Polian and company run their business. The front office gets a lot of credit for retaining its basic building blocks. Signing players like Sanders, Clark, and Lilja to long-term deals helps bring a sense of continuity to the ballclub. Many of their losses are solid role-players who can be replaced. Losing Scott raises a few questions about the offensive line, although the Colts were forced to choose between him and Lilja.

Grade: B

Review of Grade: It almost feels like you could give the Colts an incomplete. After all, who have they brought it? Absolutely no one. Then again, their philosophy is to build through the draft and place a high value on their most important players. They've managed to keep their top players without any earth-shattering losses. In addition, owner Jim Irsay has rewarded Bill Polian with a contract extenion. For those reasons, I'll give them a solid B; no more, no less.

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PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Peyton Manning, who last Friday was named the Associated Press' NFL Most Valuable Player for a third time, on Tuesday was named the 2008 NFL Player of the Year at the quarterback position by the NFL Alumni. Manning was among 10 NFL players honored by the group.

SITTING DOWN WITH DUNGY

Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy's weekly conversation with Colts.com. In the final installment of the 2008 season, Dungy discusses a 23-17 overtime loss to the San Diego Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Playoff game Saturday, the end of the season and how he will approach the coming days.

THE HIGHEST OF PROFILES

The NFL, as often has been the case in recent years, made broadcast history in 2008, with Super Bowl XLII being the most-watched sports telecast of the year - and the most-watched Super Bowl ever - and NFL postseason games making up the year's top four most-watched sports telecasts.

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No charges filed against Harrison in April shooting incident

A gun owned by Indianapolis Colts star Marvin Harrison was used in an April shooting, but investigators still can't determine who pulled the trigger, the city's chief prosecutor said Tuesday.

Colts' Dungy undecided about return to Indianapolis in '09

Tony Dungy still enjoys the challenge of coaching. He just has to decide whether commuting from Indianapolis to see his wife and children in Florida is worth it.

Sproles' big day lifts Chargers over Colts in overtime

Speedy little Darren Sproles scooted 22 yards for the winning score 6:20 into overtime and the Chargers beat the Colts 23-17 in an AFC wild-card game Saturday night.

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Football Outsiders on the wildcard round

Indy Star: Meeks to interview with Jets on Friday

Investigators found shell casings inside shooting "victim's" truck

Peyton Manning wins 2008 Player of the Year from NFL Alumni

Player Review: Lance Ball

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MVP Update

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Colts Put Out Statement on Harrsion Gun Case

From: Pro Football Talk.com The Indianapolis Colts have issued a statement regarding Tuesday’s announcement by Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham that receiver Marvin Harrison won’t be charged in connection with an April 2008 shooting that involved a gun owned by him. “We have received reports that the Philadelphia District Attorney has announced her office will not be [...]

Fine Coming for Colts DE Freeney?

From: Pro Football Talk.com Well, when a guy has a $72 million contract, he can afford a $20,000 fine or two. Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney, after Saturday night’s loss to the Chargers, unloaded to Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports regarding the quality (or lack thereof) of the officiating. “Those were the worst [expletive] calls I’ve [...]

No Charges Coming for Harrison

From: Pro Football Talk.com Prosecutorial discretion is one of the most expansive and powerful concepts in the law. With that authority, the representatives of the public decide who gets charged with the commission of crimes. And who doesn’t. In Philadelphia, the fact that a gun owned by Colts receiver Marvin Harrison fired up to six bullets at [...]