Intentionally or not, Irsay makes case for compassion as to players

The interview given by Colts owner Jim Irsay to Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star said plenty, whether Irsay intended to or not. Setting aside for now the obvious curiosity regarding his refusal to apologize even for creating a distraction regardless of ultimate criminal liability, Irsay made a strong case for reconsidering a substance-abuse program…