Oct 30, 2024 · I'm agreeing with you, sorry I didn't make that more clear. It's just a bad comparison to begin with. John Lynch and Chris Ballard started at the same time. They've had the same primary obstacle -- lack of a franchise QB. Yet the Niners have an amazing roster and two SB appearances. I think people have been unfair to Chris Ballard for a long time.

Oct 30, 2024 · To be clear, my point about replacing the GM was meant generally. I'm not saying the Colts should fire Chris Ballard today. But if they were going to fire him, I see no benefit to waiting until January. Waiting is a disadvantage, IMO.

Oct 30, 2024 · Just my theory here: one of the main reasons that I think Jim Irsay likes Chirs Ballard, heaps a ton of undeserved platitudes his way, gives him a ton of rope is because Ballard is more than willing to step aside and let Jim "intervene/offer his two cents" in personnel issues as he wants and probably doesn't give much pushback as Irsay might ...

Jan 3, 2025 · If Ballard’s spin and salesmanship at these end of year pressers affected his teams W-L records, the Colts would be in the upper quartile of the upper quartile during his tenure here. I stopped paying attention to these about 2-3 years ago and started viewing it as useless propaganda which he has taken full advantage of to make him look ...

Jan 10, 2025 · Ballard also has the team STILL in need of a stud TE, shutdown corner, ball hawking S, elite DE, a playmaking LB that can cover, a true WR1 and possibly a franchise qb after 8 yrs of subpar results that include a losing record overall, no division titles, no opening day wins, 1 playoff win courtesy of Luck (who was known to carry meh type teams ...

Jan 10, 2025 · Ballard's comments were very big picture, talking about what needs to be done to win championships, to have sustained, meaningful success. On the other hand, we could look at the record, the fact that the division isn't difficult, and we had a shot to beat the Texans twice, and say 'we're close to the playoffs.'

Jun 16, 2024 · Our Chris Ballard, the enigmatic mastermind behind the Indianapolis Colts' draft selections, continues to astound with his unconventional approach to player evaluation. Known for his ability to turn perceived draft flops into valuable lessons in resilience, Ballard has elevated the art of optimism in the face of adversity.

Jan 10, 2025 · Chris Ballard end of year press conference, 1/10/25, 10AM. By Superman January 10 in Colts Football. Share ...

Jan 10, 2025 · Chris Ballard end of year press conference, 1/10/25, 10AM. By Superman January 10 in Colts Football. Share ...

Jan 3, 2025 · So if the Colts fired Chris Ballard before the 2025 season, and he decided to just take the year off and see how he feels in 2026, the Colts would likely not be responsible for his 2025 compensation. Second thing, I think Steichen has a good enough reputation that he could potentially get hired as a HC somewhere else.