From PFT.com: That’s the word from Tom James of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star, who reports that the Colts were negotiating with Payton’s representatives while talks with Pagano were also taking place. Talks with Payton broke down, and that’s when Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to stick with Pagano.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">According to an NFL source, the Colts were negotiating with Sean Payton reps while Pagano talks were also happening. Talks broke down.</p>— Tom James (@TribStarTJames) <a href="https://twitter.com/TribStarTJames/status/684379543637995520">January 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Crazy day. Maybe the strangest Black Monday I can remember.