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Colts' Jim Irsay Says Philip Rivers Is a 'Young 38'; Compares QB to Brees, Brady

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Much like beauty, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay believes age is in the eye of the beholder.

The Colts signed Philip Rivers to a one-year, $25 million contract this offseason. In an appearance on the Colts Official Podcast, Irsay made it clear Indianapolis wasn't dissuaded by the fact that Rivers turned 38 in December.

"When we played him last year, Frank Reich told him, he said, 'My God Philip, you missed one throw the whole game.' … I tell ya, I believe Philip is a young 38.