Bill Polian
Bill Polian
William Patrick "Bill" Polian, Jr.is an NFL analyst for ESPN and former American football executive. He was the Vice Chairman of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League from 1998 to 2011. He rose to league prominence as the General Manager of the Buffalo Bills, building a team that participated in four straight Super Bowls—the most consecutive appearances by any team—but lost each time. Following his stint in Buffalo, Polian went on to become the General Manager of the...
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In terms of our kicking game this spring, I think it's pivotal that we get two or three specialists to step up and really take the bull by the horns and take one of those jobs. Having to replace D.J., you know, yeah, that's not an ideal situation to have one guy doing both and now he's gone, but we feel confident that there are guys in this program that will step up and win one of those jobs.
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He said the three hours he spent watching were the best break he could have. He wanted the players to know how proud he was of the effort they made.
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I hope this is one place he can find some peace and consolation.
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I don't think there was an iota of difference from top to bottom among those eight or seven. The last three years, it's been so competitive that just the slightest little blip on the radar screen can cause you to turn over.
Dominic's done it for us in the past.
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The offensive line was the problem Sunday, plain and simple.
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That has not been fleshed out yet. The future is uncharted at this point, but having said that, we've always found a way to make it work and hopefully we will in the future.
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It's a small increment but it makes a difference. It might be enough to keep a Mike Peterson as opposed to losing him. It might be enough to keep a Marcus Washington as opposed to losing him.
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It's a pleasure coming to work every day. It's fun because (Dungy) makes it that way.
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That's been the history of it, I can't deny that.
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That's a theory that holds about as much water as my thumbnail. But it's out there. And who cares about it? I don't.
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They're both good tacklers, and they pack a wallop.
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At least in the AFC, and that's what I'm familiar with, the competition is so close that the slightest little thing can tip the balance.
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We presumed after such a long time in New England and two franchise designations that they'd reach a long-term agreement and he'd go finish his career there. I don't think very many people around the league had heard anything to suggest the contrary.