And those are about the best signings the Colts have done under Ballard in 8 years.
Has Ballard even spent over $10+m once in a FA? Gilmore maybe? That’s once. In going on 8 years.
Noone does what Ballard does and he hasn’t had success doing it, so noone’s trying to replicate it.
For your consideration…. Nobody knew who Ebukam was when the Colts signed him week 2 last year. And nobody knew who Denico Autry was when the Colts signed him in week 2. “Who?” Was the most popular comment both times. They turned out really well.
Im not sayin Ballard is going to do it again this year, it hasn’t happened every year, all I’m saying it’s happened from time to time so it’s still possible that CB will find a keeper that people here will like.
Could he do it? Sure, but it is much tougher for him than most owners in the NFL. The Colts just layed out $200 million this free agency. I imagine over half in guaranteed money. That’s a lot for Jim.