After weeks of widespread speculation, it was finally confirmed by mainstream media outlets that Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has indeed been working behind the scenes to help improve his team.
Specifically, Irsay has recently made active recruiting pushes to both Jon Gruden and Peyton Manning to become his next head coach and head of football operations respectively.
While no one can reasonably blame Irsay for trying to make ‘big splash’ hires, ones that would instantly bring credibility and excitement to the franchise again–much like Tony Dungy‘s hire did in 2002, it now makes for an awkward situation among the Colts current brass regarding the manner in which it was conducted.