Manning, Irsay insist they are on same page

  • Associated Press
  • Posted January 27, 2012 at 3:01 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay say there are no hard feelings between them.

The two issued a joint statement, saying they've had a great relationship based on respect and trust since 1998. They said they had a long talk Friday after a week of comments that suggested a rift had developed.

Manning went public this week with his frustration over the firings of coach Jim Caldwell and others after the Colts' 2-14 season. And Irsay on Thursday called Manning a "politician" who shouldn't have aired the dirty laundry.

The two say they are committed to maintaining their close relationship and working through any challenges. The Colts must decide by March 8 whether to pay Manning a $28 million bonus or risk losing him to free agency.

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