GM Chris Ballard promises to take a new approach

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 implement a different approach this offseason. After hearing some team leaders complain publicly about the changes they want,
‘We’re not close’: Colts GM Chris Ballard admits to 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."
'We've got to own that': GM Chris Ballard make major admission about Colts
The Colts were considered a team to watch as Black Monday approached considering the manner in which their season ended. Despite finishing the campaign at 8-9 and out of the playoffs once again, owner Jim Irsay immediately made it clear both head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard would be retained for 2025.
'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.
Colts G.M. Chris Ballard: I didn't create enough competition on the roster
After the Colts' season came to an end in Week 18, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said that he felt ego and complacency when it came to players not having to compete for jobs were issues that kept the team from being more successful.
Colts GM Chris Ballard on running it back: 'That was a mistake'
For most of his nearly hour-long press conference wrapping up the 2024 season, Colts general manager Chris Ballard took responsibility for the franchise’s failures under his watch. Ballard acknowledged he failed to create enough competition on the roster,
Colts' GM Chris Ballard: 'Right now, we're not close'
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Colts' Chris Ballard says there will be competition for QB Anthony Richardson in 2025
The Indianapolis Colts will have competition for Anthony Richardson at quarterback in 2025, said general manager Chris Ballard when meeting with reporters on Friday. "We knew when we took him it was going to be a roller coaster,
Colts GM Chris Ballard on free agency approach: 'We've got to be better'
Indianapolis Colts' GM Chris Ballard called his construction of the 2024 roster a "mistake." So will that lead to a more aggressive free agency approach in 2025? The biggest "mistake" that Ballard was referencing when it came to the 2024 Colts was the
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DeForest Buckner on Colts' defensive issues: It's "ego"
To state the obvious, a lot went wrong for the Indianapolis Colts' defense this season. But if you ask defensive tackle ...
Colts' DeForest Buckner reveals major issue that affected defense amid Gus Bradley firing
The Colts are searching for a new defensive coordinator. Gus Bradley leaving sparked a strong reaction from DeForest Buckner.
DeForest Buckner: Everyone needs to check their ego, we played as a bunch of individuals
Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said on Monday that he's happy with the team's decision to stick with head coach ...
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Colts DT DeForest Buckner left off 2025 AFC Pro Bowl roster
According to PFF’s pass-rush win rate metric, Buckner beat his blocker at the eighth-highest rate among defensive tackles who ...
DeForest Buckner doesn't hold back on Colts after horrific loss to Giants
DeForest Buckner didn't hold back in his assessment on the Colts after his horrific loss to the New York Giants.
Colts DT DeForest Buckner on why the team's defense struggled this season: 'Ego'
Colts DT DeForest Buckner is one of the most respected voices in the locker room. He knows why the defense was so bad this ...
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DeForest Buckner on state of Colts: 'There's going to be some changes'
When speaking with reporters, DeForest Buckner shared his thoughts on the state of the Colts: “There’s going to be some ...