The article reflects on the life and legacy of Jim Irsay, the late NFL owner, acknowledging both his eccentricities and the controversies that marred his tenure. While Irsay had moments of genuine connection with fans and was pivotal in the Colts' Super Bowl win, his later meddlesome actions and questionable decisions regarding personnel led to the team's decline post-2019. The piece captures the mixed emotions surrounding his death, discussing how he was both a beloved and problematic figure in the NFL landscape.
You’re allowed to be sad when another person dies, even when it’s an NFL owner...but by the end of his tenure, Irsay had become an active impediment to the organization's success.
Irsay meddled in personnel decisions, such as demanding that Sam Ehlinger start over Matt Ryan during the 2022 season...and then openly toyed with the idea of making Saturday the permanent coach.
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