Grigson begins sifting through offseason options as Indianapolis' project continues
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2013, file photo, Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson watches warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis. The Colts are projected to be about $31 million under the salary cap heading into this offseason, and Grigson is looking to plug more holes on his team. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, file) (The Associated Press)
Colts general manager Ryan Grigson still isn't sure which coaches will be back next season. Or what players, for that matter.
On Thursday, Grigson declined to comment on speculation that offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton and quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen may be taking new jobs.
Following one of the league's greatest turnarounds with another 11-win regular season and a division title, Grigson plans to spend the next few weeks sifting through options.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He's projected to have about $31 million to spend in free agency. First he must decide which veterans to keep. The list of potential free agents includes safety Antoine Bethea, running back Donald Brown, cornerback Vontae Davis, punter Pat McAfee and kicker Adam Vinatieri.
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