A quarter-century later, following a 2-14 record in 2011, Irsay tested the fans' loyalties by releasing a 34-year-old Manning, who missed the entire season with a neck injury. The rebuild began around rookie QB Andrew Luck — a move that drew comparisons to his father's trade of Unitas in 1973 and the subsequent selection of Jones in the draft.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ reaction to the loss of Jim Irsay, the personal impact he made and how his daughters have already built credibility with the team.