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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.
Why did the Colts retain Chris Ballard as general manager?
The Indianapolis Colts are retaining general manager Chris Ballard for the 2025 NFL season, so I’m sure the question on the mind of just about everyone is, why? By now, we are all quite familiar with Ballard’s track record at the helm of this team, so I will bypass that information and dive into what my best guess is as to why Ballard is returning.
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.
'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.
'We're not close': Why Chris Ballard is still Colts GM and how he plans to keep his job
Colts GM Chris Ballard is still here became team owner Jim Irsay believes in him. Ballard explains why next season will be different.
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.
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Colts GM Chris Ballard admits he's 'extremely disappointed' with 2024 results, needs to add competition for QB Anthony Richardson
Speaking with reporters on Friday, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard admits he's "extremely disappointed" with ...
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 ...
‘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." ...