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How Colts GM Chris Ballard believes he can fix the team's culture of complacency
Faced with criticism of the team's culture, Colts general manager Chris Ballard believes he's made too many players comfortable in their roles.
Colts mailbag: How aggressive will Chris Ballard actually be in free agency?
Ballard cautioned he wouldn't make moves out of desperation, but his track record does include a few aggressive moves.
'That was a mistake,' said Colts GM Chris Ballard on 2024 roster construction
After finishing 9-8 in 2023 and narrowly missing out on the playoffs following a Week 18 loss to Houston, outside of the draft, Ballard barely added to the roster. The only outside additions made were Joe Flacco and Raekwon Davis–a backup quarterback and a rotational defensive tackle.
Colts have big, pressing needs Chris Ballard must fill in 2025; we rank them
The Indianapolis Colts need to upgrade at almost every position, finding new starters who can take the Colts to the next level.
GM Chris Ballard promises to take a new approach after Colts fail to make playoffs again
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard blames himself for another playoff miss. So he’s promising to a different approach this offseason.
Key takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard's end of 2024 season press conference
Colts’ GM Chris Ballard spoke with the media on Friday for his end of season press conference. Here are the big takeaways from it.
Colts GM Chris Ballard on running it back: 'That was a mistake'
Frustrated by the team’s lack of success under Ballard’s watch, the fan base has loudly and consistently called for change at the top of the organization, a steady call that Colts owner Jim Irsay acknowledged in the statement he released hours after the season finale that revealed Indianapolis would bring back Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen.
‘We’re not close’: Colts GM Chris Ballard acknowledges roster-building failures, vows change
"I don't blame (fans) for being pissed and questioning," Ballard said. "They should. ... I need to earn their trust back."
Colts' Chris Ballard Says He Was 'Wrong' with Roster Strategy for 2024 NFL Season
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard took responsibility for the team's shortcomings in 2024 while addressing the media Friday. According to
Colts GM Chris Ballard on defense: 'I did not give them enough'
The Colts fired defensive coordinator Gus Bradley after 3 seasons but GM Chris Ballard admitted he didn't provide enough talent
5 Clues from Colts' GM Chris Ballard's Season-Ending Presser
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard had a different tone than in years past, but the clues for the offseason remained.
Doyel: Mailbagg™ details U.S. Congress honor for Dad, dissects Chris Ballard, Mike Woodson
Always eclectic Mailbagg™ discusses my Cap's winter wardrobe, my dad's U.S. Congressional honor and reader reaction to Chris ...
'He was drowning:' Colts GM Chris Ballard on why Anthony Richardson needed to be benched
Anthony Richardson was benched for two games this season, a move that GM Chris Ballard said was necessary because "he was ...