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Article: Meet the Colts' other Polian
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- Indianapolis Business Journal
- Article date:
- April 28, 2008
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Beyond his last name, little is known here about Indianapolis Colts Vice President of Football Operations Chris Polian - even though it's likely he represents the future of the franchise.
In National Football League circles, Polian's stock has skyrocketed as league owners have realized there's more to the 36-year-old than his famous last name.
Three team owners since 2005 have sought to interview Polian, second of four children of Colts President Bill Polian, about a general manager position. The San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins were the first to make a play for the young Polian. In January, the Atlanta Falcons came calling.
Each time, Colts owner Jim Irsay swatted those attempts ...