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FILE - Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks during the Hall of Fame ring ceremony for Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James during an NFL football game, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

Indianapolis Colts’ music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in an April 26, 2018, file photo, SiriusXM host Pat Kirwan is shown in Arlington, Texas. At right, in a June 3, 2013, file photo, Bill Polian speaks with reporters during a press conference in Batavia, N.Y. Bill Polian ran many an NFL draft, making him the main man in the room for several successful franchises. Next week, the Pro Football Hall of Famer knows who the guys in demand will be for all 32 teams: the techs. That said, Polian and former NFL executive Pat Kirwan point directly to team scouts who, like every other year, were on the road gathering data since last summer. Former team executive Pat Kirwan points out the logistical limitations caused by the coronavirus pandemic could outweigh some of the scouting diligence _ particularly in attempting to make trades. (AP Photo/File)

Former NFL execs Polian, Kirwan look ahead to strange draft

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Indiana wide receiver Nick Westbrook runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Bloomington, Ind. Gone for the most part this year are access to in-person interviews, campus workouts and visits to team headquarters. Those who competed in college all-star games but didn't receive a combine invite, like Indiana receiver Nick Westbrook, have the advantage of performing in front of scouts. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) **FILE**

Pro day cancellations forcing changes to NFL draft process

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Tom Dundon reportedly funded the AAF on a week-to-week basis and had delivered only $70 million of the $250 million commitment before pulling the plug. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Tom Dundon goes down as AAF’s killer instead of rescuing the league

By Deron Snyder

Josh Johnson is switching leagues, not teams

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2011 file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning calls out at the line of scrimmage during an AFC wild card game in the NFL football playoffs against the New York Jets in Indianapolis. Jacoby Brissett understands Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 will be Peyton Manning’s show. The newest Indianapolis Colts quarterback just wants to honor the old one properly with a winning performance against San Francisco. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Colts ready to celebrate Peyton’s place in Indy’s hearts

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2005, file photo, Buffalo Bills fan Kevin Welninski, of West Seneca, N.Y., displays his displeasure with the Bills during their NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hope might run eternal in Buffalo, but it usually comes with a hint (or more) of skepticism given how much time has passed since the Bills were relevant. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)

Playoff drought looms over Buffalo Bills’ latest fresh start

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The pontificating and prognosticating that have always swirled around the quarterback class of 2012 can transform even a punter into a pundit. Tannehill and Andrew Luck were two of the five current starting QBs drafted in 2012, and this spring, when Tannehill became the first member of the group to sign a contract extension, punter Pat McAfee was quick to suggest his Colts teammate was worth a lot more.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Luck still ranks atop QB class that entered NFL in 2012

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2007, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau (55) reacts after a defensive play during a football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass. Super Bowl-winning quarterback Kurt Warner and linebacker Junior Seau are among 15 first-year eligible modern-era candidates nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Also nominated for the class of 2015 in their first year of eligibility are receivers Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt, tackle Orlando Pace, and placekicker Jason Elam. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Junior Seau to headline Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

John Elway, left, Denver Broncos general manager and executive vice president of football operations, smiles before introducing Gary Kubiak, right, as the new head coach of the Broncos during am NFL football news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Most of the NFL head coach openings went to defensive minds

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

ADVANCE FORN WEEKEND EDITIONS, APRIL 26-27 - FILE - In this April 2, 2014 file photo, South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney talks to the media after he competed in a drill for NFL representatives at South Carolina football pro day in Columbia, S.C. Get ready NFL quarterbacks, Jadeveon Clowney's coming. The 6-5, 266-pound defensive end who was the best at his spot in high school and college is ready to find out where he'll start his NFL career. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain, File)

Jump from college to NFL fraught with risk

Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2013, file photo, San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is grabbed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers have parted ways with Revis, and he officially agreed to terms with the New England Patriots on Thursday, March 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Follow the money in free agency

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MARCH 8-9 - FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2013, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes under pressure from Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) during an NFL football game in Seattle. NFL free agency begins Tuesday, March 11, 2014, with each team having another $10 million or so to spend thanks to the increased salary cap. Such standouts as receivers Eric Decker and Julian Edelman, defensive end Michael Bennett and cornerback Alterraun Verner figure to draw quick attention. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)

Free agency begins Tuesday, cap at $133 million

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Missouri's All-American defensive end Michael Sam waves to the crowd during the Cotton Bowl trophy presentation at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between Missouri and Tennessee, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Columbia, Mo. Sam came out to the entire country Sunday, Feb. 9, and could become the first openly gay player in the NFL. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

NFL reminds teams to mind combine questions

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Fox, Polian chide Irsay for criticizing Manning

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press