Ryan Grigson followed a front office legend in Indianapolis.

Bill Polian won Executive of the Year a record six times, twice with the Colts, and now the man who replaced him can hang a plaque above his mantle as well.

According to Clifton Brown of Sporting News, Grigson narrowly edged out John Elway to take home the most prestigious front-office award in football.

The razor-thin 9-8 victory over John Elway of the Denver Broncos marked the second organization to honor Grigson's work. He also won the PFW/PFWA award this year.

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