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How Bill Polian, Peyton and Eli Manning each indirectly led to Colts signing Philip Rivers

IndyStar Colts Insider Jim Ayello dives into the good and the bad after the Colts signed veteran quarterback Philip Rivers Indianapolis Star

If we’ve learned anything from these frenzied first few days of free agency -- which, let's be honest, started Monday -- it’s been how pivotal relationships are in the NFL.

One way to think of it is: Who you know is where you'll go.

Ex-Patriots are flocking to their former coaches Brian Flores (Dolphins) and Matt Patricia (Lions). The Carolina Panthers reunited Teddy Bridgewater with his former Saints coach, Joe Brady. The Chicago Bears traded a fourth-round pick to the Jaguars for Nick Foles, largely, it has been reported, because of coach Matt Nagy’s relationship with the quarterback and his familiarity with his system.