2014 Colts - Playoff Results / Colts Hire Phil Emery As GM

INDIANAPOLIS - The 2014 NFL season came to a close last night, and Colts fans have a few things to be happy about. After spending the bulk of his Hall of Fame career in Indianapolis it was not surprising that so many Colts fans would take pleasure in seeing Peyton Manning win his second Superbowl, this time with Denver. The Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-17 to cap off the 2014 season, Colts fans can only hope they will be there next year.

NFL Standings - Updated: Dec 28, 2014
NFC EAST	W	L	T
Philadelphia Eagles - Y	11	5	0
NFC NORTH	W	L	T
Detroit Lions - Y	11	5	0
NFC SOUTH	W	L	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Z	15	1	0
NFC WEST	W	L	T
San Francisco 49ers - Y	12	4	0
NFC WILD CARD RACE	W	L	T
Seattle Seahawks - X	9	7	0
Green Bay Packers - X	8	6	0
AFC EAST	W	L	T
Buffalo Bills - Y	11	5	0
AFC NORTH	W	L	T
Baltimor Ravens - Y	11	5	0
AFC SOUTH	W	L	T
Houstan Texans - Y	11	5	0
AFC WEST	W	L	T
Denver Broncos - Z	14	2	0
AFC WILD CARD RACE	W	L	T
Cleveland Browns - X	9	7	0
San Diego Chargers - X	9	7	0

Despite being happy for Manning, Colts fans were probably even happier to find out that MSMG hired Phil Emery away from the Chicago Bears to be General Manager. News leaked via Twitter, similar to the firing of Grigson, but this announcement was met with much applause.

Emery, who hired Marc Trestman, set Chicago in a different direction. He is well known for his no-nonsense press conferences and innovative approach to team management. He has already stated that the organization is due for an overhaul from the front office to the player's meals. It's likely that Emery, who plans to meet with Chuck Pagano immediately, will push for changes similar to those Chip Kelly brought to Philadelphia and guide their player management practices in a new direction. No word yet on whether smoothies will be involved even though a reporter asked Emery about it during his first press conference.

Emery addresses the media for the first time as Colts GM.

Emery takes over with free agency and the NFL Draft looming, it's hard to say what direction he will take the team in but it's clear that something needs to change to get over a disappointing 8-8 season. The Colts have a significant amount of cap space thanks to trades and expiring contracts, but there are so many roster needs it's doubtful that they will max out their payroll in an attempt to win immediately.