Indianapolis Colts

was officially broken up Wednesday when Marvin Harrison asked for and received his release from the Indianapolis Colts. The 36-year old receiver’s $13.4 million cap number in 2009 would have been the highest of any NFL receiver, and although Indy hoped to restructure Harrison's contract, team president Bill Polian said there was no feasible way to accomplish that feat. The release of Harrison saves the Colts approximately $6 million, with about $7.4 million in prorated bonuses still on the books. With three-time Pro Bowler Reggie Wayne and the up-and-coming Anthony Gonzalez still on the roster, Harrison’s production, which has significantly declined over the past two seasons, was no longer a necessity, and the Colts’ decision to part ways with Harrision was the obvious one. After an injury plagued 2007, Harrison totals of 60 receptions for 636 yards and five touchdowns in 2008 were the fewest of his career during a full season. Whether Harrison viewed a restructured contract as an assault to his manhood, he wanted a change of scenery or feels he can make more on the free agent market, Harrison’s current stance is a classic case of a veteran not realizing they are no longer as good as they previously were. Looking at the current number one receivers across the league, Harrison wouldn't start ahead of many, if any at all, and he therefore should no longer be earning number one type money. Peyton Manning was not only looking to throw to Wayne more often, but also to Gonzalez and certainly Dallas Clark. Perhaps it's pride or perhaps it's ignorance, but regardless of where he ends up in 2009, Harrison isn't going to make anything close to what he previously earned so why not stay in the only place you've ever played professionally with one of the two greatest quarterbacks of all-time on a team that annually is one of the few true contenders for the Super Bowl. Seems like the obvious decision to me.

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The rivalry between the New England Patriots and Indianopolis Colts is perhaps the best of the new millenium. Say what you want about its lack of longevity (let's face it, this is only interesting because Tom Brady and Peyton Manning make it interesting) compared to longtime spats like Chiefs/Raiders, frankly, it doesn't matter. Games between the Pats and the Colts have become events in of themselves. Two years ago the AFC Championship was dubbed the "real" Super Bowl. The regular season matchups between these two draw more media attention and hoopla then some playoff games.

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