colts reach 1 year deal with Rivers

[Chaka]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

I would guess the two sides couldn't agree on $$$ for a multi-year deal. There were several reports that Rivers per year asking price was higher than what they were expecting. Ballard might have told him - OK, I'll give you that money (maybe a little more) on a one year deal.

Under these circumstances, Rivers loses leverage every year due to age concerns, so I wouldn't think a one year deal is in his best interest. On the other hand, the Colts don't currently have someone waiting in the wings to take over next year, so it doesn't seem like a one-year contract is a good fit for them either. Two years makes sense for both sides. Weird contract if there's no option year.