Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter  14m14 minutes ago

<p style="font-size:16px;">Rumors true: Colts owner Jim Irsay did pursue Jon Gruden, but Gruden resisted overtures, league sources tell ESPN. Gruden staying in TV.



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<a class="" href='https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter'>Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter </a> <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/820292882364059648' title="10:33 AM - 14 Jan 2017">15m15 minutes ago</a>

<p class="" style="font-size:16px;">Gruden denied discussions with Irsay, saying: “I know nothing. I’ve told people, I’m not coaching. I’m a broadcaster, I’m not a coach.”



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Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter  7m7 minutes ago

<p style="font-size:16px;">Jim Irsay’s run at Jon Gruden is another sign of state of his thinking. Irsay determined to do anything in his power to return Colts to SB.



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Irsay is essentially a low information football fan in control of a franchise.  Whether this rumor is true or not, you can't ignore the things he has done and said over the past several years.  The fact that this rumor is instantly believable is part of the problem.  I have serious doubts they'll ever get back to the SB while he is at the helm as I don't think Luck will ever ascend to Manning's level.  I think Manning succeeded there in spite of Irsay, not because of any of his influence.  I don't think Luck, even though he's a good young QB, will be able to overcome Irsay.

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