Jim Irsay Quotes (19 Quotes)

This is not something you want to do too often, but what a great opportunity it is for the franchise. I know this is something Indianapolis and Indiana can be proud of. It's something to be out here and having that worldwide presence.

If both of their agents are reasonable and they're ready to do business, we certainly will entertain something in the coming months, even weeks.

We're working hard in Indianapolis to have a facility similar to this, a sort of sister stadium, but there's a lot of distance to be covered still. These things are very complex, and they take a lot of twists and turns. The exciting thing is that if we ge

Obviously both go hand in hand, and we'll see what happens. We need to keep what's built this league, and that's the strength of revenue sharing.

This is a game I've been hoping to get for our franchise for several years, for all of our players and coaches and family and friends to experience it,

Lucas Oil will be a great partner for us. Their enthusiasm about Indianapolis and Indiana and the Colts is incredible and their financial commitment will help us keep the best coaches and players on our field and winning for our fans.

This is something that's incredible to be part of because this is a dream coming true.

We are pleased to have reached agreement on all issues with the (Capital Improvements Board) related to the lease and look forward to the successful completion of all other unfinished agreements.

But having that shift from the city being in control to the state taking control, a whole bunch of new players came into play. We've made a lot of progress and I anticipate things getting wrapped up in mid-August.

It was a good compromise. We're all happy to have labor peace again.

In a way, it's a great thing that I have the opportunity to stand at the crossroads of Los Angeles and Indianapolis, and stay right here, ... People say that reality is in the footsteps, and not the words. That, as much as anybody, gives you a chance to show your sincerity and commitment, and what you're all about as far as leaving a legacy.

Since we have been there, we have seen the corporate world going backward, losing some key corporations,

Certainly the Peyton Manning deal was not an intelligent business decision if you look at it in the short term, because what you're doing is writing a check out of your own personal wealth and hoping things will change in the near future. But this problem has existed since the late '90s and going into the 21st century.

I don't see someone new being in place real quickly. The job is to choose the absolutely right person, no matter how long that takes. And a lot of owners definitely have a lot of ideas on the profile of that person, or who it should be. If I was Paul, I wouldn't be planning much travel for the next few months. I don't think he's going anywhere yet.

Some of these companies that have partnered with other NFL teams have come and gone, but I know that Lucas Oil is an extremely strong company, it's run very well.

It was a good compromise, and were happy with it. 30-2 is not a bad vote.

The Colts said Jackson died of a heart attack Aug. 23. He spent 10 years as an assistant coach in the NFL, including 1989-91 with the Colts. Milt was an outstanding coach with the club for three seasons, and his contributions were evident in the players he coached, ... Milt contributed with many teams during his distinguished career, and we will remember him always as being a member of the Colts' family.

It was a good compromise. We're happy with it 30-2 is a good vote.

We need the ghost of St. Wellington to appear with some of the forefathers.