Irsay wants to keep Colts in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jim Irsay said Thursday he wants to keep the Colts in Indianapolis even if it takes years, not months, to work out a deal with the city.
The Colts owner talked with reporters for the first time in more than 10 months Thursday, answering questions after he watched practice.
Irsay acknowledged negotiations with city officials had slowed but suggested that was more the result of timing than an impasse. The Colts are preparing for Sunday's season opener at Cleveland and a city's mayoral election will be held in November.
"This is something that's going to be a journey that takes a few years," Irsay said. "I don't think anything should be read into that [pace]. I'm very optimistic about our future here."
Irsay has kept a low profile since November, when he admitted having a past dependency to prescription pain killers.
There has been speculation the team might pursue a move to Los Angeles if a new Indianapolis deal cannot be reached.