RB Vick Ballard out for season w/ torn Achilles

[MTC]

Colts RB Vick Ballard tore his Achilles, sources say. He was carted off the field earlier.

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport)

July 25, 2014

[MTC]

A huge loss for our offense. Definitely sucks. Feel terrible for Ballard. 

[Patagonia Chris]

His career is over.

[HtownColt]

Man that sucks

[PrincetonTiger]

A door opens for Boom Herron or Zurlon Tipton

[PrincetonTiger]

Does this end his Colt Career?

[MTC]

His career is over.

 

He might in the same path as Pat Angerer. 

[PrincetonTiger]

Via 

 

https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/492793551248314368

Shoot

[Patagonia Chris]

A door opens for Boom Herron or Zurlon Tipton

 

I think you'd have to give the edge to Boom Herron. Either way, best of luck to everybody involved.

[shakedownstreet]

[Gramz]

How disappointing for him.  Bummer.

[MTC]

Does this end his Colt Career?

 

I don't think so. He will still be under contract next season I believe.

[jamesie jr]

This angers me so much. Thought before he got injured last time he'd be our running back for the future and now he can't even get stay healthy!

[Bravo]

I think the Colts look in house!

Bradshaw needs to stay as healthy as he can!

Chris Rainy, has some good speed could be a different pace back as the 3rd running back!

Zurlon Tipton, he looked great the first day of training camp and reminds me of Ballard but a little more bowling ball like! He was catching some nice passes out of the backfield and looked good out there.

Boom Herron, wouldn't mind he seems like a solid back.

[MikeD1096]

Try to get michael bush for the depth

[MTC]

Regarding Vick Ballard, still hasn't undergone MRI, but initial diagnosis is indeed Achilles, as @mortreport stated. The scan will confirm

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen)

July 25, 2014

 

There is still a chance of hope. 

[nrnewburn]

So who would be the next man up (or the next man to fill a roster spot) Tipton, Herron, someone not with the organization?

[IndyD4U]

Are you freaking kidding me?! And here I was hopeful, saying they were just being precatious.

[adamthyst]

I hope it isn't what I fear... the kid's already got an ACL tear on his right and then he has to deal with this.. :/ I really like Vick too. It upsets me.

[Patagonia Chris]

Someone get Delone Carter's agent on the phone!!

[MTC]

Irsay: ": When you see someone like Vick Ballard go down, who’s worked so hard to get back, it’s tough... He’s still young and..."

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen)

July 25, 2014

 

Irsay cont'd: "has a full career ahead of him." Didn't sound good

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen)

July 25, 2014

[PrincetonTiger]

I think the Colts look in house!

Bradshaw needs to stay as healthy as he can!

Chris Rainy, has some good speed could be a different pace back as the 3rd running back!

Zurlon Tipton, he looked great the first day of training camp and reminds me of Ballard but a little more bowling ball like! He was catching some nice passes out of the backfield and looked good out there.

Boom Herron, wouldn't mind he seems like a solid back.

My thoughts exactly

It may depend on ST play that put one over the others

But

I have a feeling the Colts will probably bring in someone for camp purposes

[Jules]

Oh dear......I was looking forward to seeing him and Bradshaw hopefully staying healthy this year and we already lose one. Sigh.

[HtownColt]

TRich and Bradshaw show

[Gavin]

Well I hope Bradshaw can stay healthy...Though not likely. I hope Richardson shows up

[PrincetonTiger]

Irsay: ": When you see someone like Vick Ballard go down, who’s worked so hard to get back, it’s tough... He’s still young and..."

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen)

July 25, 2014

 

https://twitter.com/HolderStephen/status/492796305958526976

That doesn't sound real positive

[Le Neon]

Weaksauce.

[BrentMc11]

Someone mentioned Michael Bush?  We had better keep 4 now for sure.

 

This may ensure that Havilli stays and Harvey goes.  Need experience at FB.

 

I love Harvey for his special teams, but....

 

What do you guys and gals think of Bush at a low price?

[NewEra]

Right there with you!

[TKnight24]

Never fails when you play for the colts

[MTC]

I'd stick with Herron and Zurlon rather than signing Michael Bush. 

[Holden89]

Boy, I sure hope I'm right about TRich and he improves a lot this year.  I have almost zero confidence that Bradshaw will last the entire season...  We'll see.  Plz don't spend a 1st round pick on another RB Grigs...

[PrincetonTiger]

I'd stick with Herron and Zurlon rather than signing Michael Bush.

My thoughts too

[PrincetonTiger]

Never fails when you play for the colts

What a way to come home from work

[HtownColt]

I'll ride with what we have already

[Gavin]

My opinion? Even though Ballard has 1 year left on his deal I expect the Colts move on after that...A rb with a torn Achilles two years in a row? Not good, Just unfortunate both for him and the team

[Coltswarriors]

Ugh...

 

We can't catch a break.

[snkdy]

Smh.....

[Rhane19]

that is unfortunate, heal up Vic (for another year.. beast mode after that)

[Caleb3502]

I'm going to ask Dominic Rhodes on Instagram if hes interesting in a one year deal with the Colts lol