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3 hours ago, GoColts8818 said:
And you realize he has the right to react to your post even if he doesn’t like it. Works both ways. It’s forum, he’s not doing anything wrong reacting to your post and doesn’t have to bypass it just like you didn’t bypass his response and you are entitled to that too.
Yawn...
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1 hour ago, ColtStrong2013 said:
I don’t think he’s one of the best GM’s at all. I’m not sure why you would put those words in my mouth. I think he’s one of the better in certain aspects. I certainly think he’s one of the more respected ones, and that’s substantiated by comments throughout the league. I think he’s very direct and well-intended. Results of course matter, and you are correct, they have been middle of the road. My argument to those that think he will be fired, is who is going to replace him that will be better? It’s always walking in circles “well I think Malcom Brown would be better”… why? If AR pans out, then the results will improve with the same exact plan that has been in place for 8 years now. So firing Ballard, hiring Malcom Brown and then having success will be attributed to Brown? That makes little sense. No one has a good idea, except for firing Ballard. Things could get worse. He’s been pretty consistent putting competitive teams on the field. I think people forget some of the blowout losses we had with Andrew luck under center… As if those years were more acceptable than what we have experienced. In my opinion, they are not and should not be at all. We had a generational qb and didn’t win squat. Division titles? So what… those were squarely on his shoulders and what did it get us? To the point we are at currently- complaining about the results since he left.
you say IF he gets the team to a place where they compete for a division title? Didn’t we just experience that in year 1 of our new coach and without our top 5 draft pick under center? Everyone is predicting we are going to regress this season. I’m not sure I see it that way, and I’m confident Shane Steichen and company do not. Time will tell, but I’m way more optimistic moving forward than I was a few years ago. If players take time to develop in this league, and coaches do as well, then why wouldn’t Ballard continue developing as a manager and becoming something really good. I don’t think he’s as far off as everyone thinks he is. And I’m confident that if he is fired, whoever inherits the team is not going to complain much and blame him for anything that he left, because we will be in pretty damn good shape compared to the rest of the league when they fire their GM’s… I’m not loyal to Chris Ballard, I’m loyal to the Indianapolis Colts. I just see things differently than many on here do- I don’t see us being far off, and I know 100% that things could be (and would be under Ryan Grigson) far worse…
I can respect the time and thought put into that response which by the way I agree with some but not all. At the end of the day we want the same thing.... I gave Ballard big kudos last season for the Shane hire, the AR pick and the Minshew signing. We did have some success last season and that's a start. I just don’t feel with how the division is shaping up that now is the time to sit pat but I also said we'll see how the draft pans out. I just expected a few more moves considering what Chris said at seasons end about improving the team with more explosive players and by changing up some of the things that he did in the past. If the gm shines that means the Colts shine and that's all I want whether it comes from Ballard or someone else but again I have no control over that. Cheers!
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44 minutes ago, Dingus McGirt said:
Good lord, man.
You do realize you have the option to bypass right? It wasn't addressed to you anyway.
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On 3/24/2024 at 10:16 PM, ColtStrong2013 said:
Of course you would... You and everyone else that has bashed him nonstop like broken records on this forum. You all will try and gaslight the hell out of everybody on here like you didn't want him fired for the entire duration of his career.
It's hypocrisy at best. I won't support the team while they are trying to build it the right way instead of the way I think we should be approaching it from my living room couch/ipad... but you better believe I'll be the first one on here pumping myself up when the tide is turned, and the titles start flying.
Dear God... I'll never give undeserved credit when it's not earned. I know you probably think that Ballard is one of the top gms in the league but I don't. IMO he's more middle of the pack and based on his sub .500 record that might be a stretch. He could dip even further if we finish near the bottom of a newly talent infused division. As a matter of fact some early predictions have us doing just that for the upcoming season. To me this draft has to produce some elite talent or have some noticeable upgrades in positions of need.
Ballard has done some decent things in his tenure as gm but he hasn't done enough to move any needles as far as getting the team back to upper tier status. I am a season ticket holder and have been for years through good times and bad so no bandwagon fan here just one who's invested like many others who are. Trust me this forum is NOT the only place where Ballard's welcome has worn thin due to the team's minimal accomplishments. As a matter of fact this board is tame compared to other sights that speak on his job performance.
Now if Ballard suddenly turns the corner with a slightly different approach to elevate the team PAST mediocrity and actually follows through with some of the things that he usually says at his season ending presser then maybe we'd be having a different conversation. Enough of the "It's on me", "We need more explosive players" and the "I've got to do better." Yada yada...
I say again I will have no problem applauding him IF he gets the team to a place where they can compete for a division title, make a couple of playoff runs or ultimately hoist a Lombardi. Trust me I won't gaslight because I stand on what I say. Your opinion is that Ballard is doing things the right way but his Colt's resume of nearly 8 yrs says differently. It has no division titles to list and reflects ONE playoff win courtesy of an inherited Andrew Luck. Those are the facts that somehow seem to fall under the term "bashing" as you and some others defend him. I say to each his own and for the record I was a Ballard fan initially but MY opinion has changed over time. It doesn't matter regardless because like I've said on several occasions until Irsay is fed up with this low reward journey of Ballard it shall stay status quo.
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53 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said:
Eason and Ehlinger were also never drafted to be franchise QBs. They were drafted to maybe be backups. If you expected more from them that’s on you not Ballard.
Also it doesn’t really matter if any of us feel he deserved a reset or not. Irsay did. Don’t confuse people saying what happened for people saying they felt it was deserved.
I wasn't expecting anything from either guy because I didn't like the picks in the first place! As far as Eason I'm not so sure they didn't take a flyer on a guy with a big arm who could possibly develop behind Rivers. His comp by some coming out that he was a poor man's Josh Allen (arm wise) and could even end as a steal in the mid rounds by becoming an eventual starter in the league. See Dak and Kirk Cousins who also were 4th rd picks that eventually became starters. Hc Frank Reich at the time was considered to be a qb whisper so it's not out of the possibility to think that was the plan for Eason.
I had ALREADY said earlier that none of it matters as long as Irsay is satisfied!!!! So what's your point? You're not telling me anything I don't already know except that YOU knew for a FACT that Ballard never drafted either to be a franchise guy. Ok. I guess since neither has shown any type of success Ballard just simply threw away some picks drafting backup qbs which made no sense considering our qb hell situation post Luck. Most thought Ehlinger would go undrafted anyway and for good reason I might add. They just brought in a nearly 40 yr old Flacco cause Sam is not the answer as backup. Same as last season with Minshew but he'll stay because he's Ballard's guy.
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5 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:
Question: Who was your post supposed to be sent? Right now, it’s just a post to no one. But you wrote a sentence where you referred to “you are one of the main ones…”Just curious who where you talking to.
Sorry NCF I don't know what happened. Glad you pointed that out. It was meant as a response to ColtStrong2013 from an earlier post directed to me.
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3 hours ago, ColtStrong2013 said:
Lol.. That's how many feel about Ballard's tenure.
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In all honesty how many resets does a guy get? Has Ballard even earned it and based on what? As long as Jim Irsay is satisfied with the mediocrity that Ballard brings he'll be safe but at some point those results won't be good enough. You are one of the main ones that comment on his lack of a competent qbs after Luck's departure like he played no part of the long list of washed or downright awful qbs including the ones he drafted in Eason and Ehlinger prior to Richardson. Bring up his factual record or accomplishments while at the helm and receive snide remarks but guess what MAYBE if Ballard changes some his approach like how he deals with free agency or his tendency to mostly trade back to gain more later rd picks to use on guys with high RAS scores instead of moving up trying to snag an upper tier type of player who produced at a high level against top competition.
With that being said I'll be the first to applaud him if the team starts winning on a consistent basis that sees a divion title or two, a few playoff runs and maybe a shot at a SB. For a guy that wants to build mostly through the draft and from inside out I'm not seeing enough special or elite in 7 plus years especially at the premium positions. HOF gm Bill Polian also built through the draft but the difference was that he hit on some HOFs or fringe type guys. His record in Buffalo and Indy reflected that too with a few SB appearances to match.
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5 minutes ago, ColtStrong2013 said:
you are a broken record.
And so are you with the ready made excuses for your guy.
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4 minutes ago, ColtStrong2013 said:
If anything expectations were increased because of what the organization saw, even though I think they are still tempered. Ballard said they were surprised by some things they saw that they thought would take time to develop.If that's the case then Ballard should surround Richardson with multiple offensive weapons like the Titans have done with Levis because they will find out real soon if Will is the man or not. Stroud has options and so does Lawrence. Every year Ballard is waiting according to some on this board to the tune of being under .500 and accomplishing absolutely nothing but I'm starting to see the OVERALL gameplan now.... Plod along for another decade or so and wait for everyone else to decline.
Some laughed at John Lynch when he became a gm around the same time as Ballard but guess what he's ran circles around the "polished" talking Ballard who couldn't even take advantage of a formerly weak AFC south. The Niners haven't won a SB but they've lost two close ones while we continue to wait as Ballard uses the 80's blueprint to build a team which hasn't worked so far after years of wash, rinse, repeat.
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11 minutes ago, RollerColt said:
Ballard will be on the hot seat and Bradley would be gone.
Just to play devils advocate, what will you all say if the defense continues to collect a large amount of sacks, stays within the top 20 and we make the playoffs?
I'd say I'll believe it when I see it. 0 division titles under Ballard in going on 8 yrs with ONE playoff win courtesy of Andrew Luck who was known to carry below or avg teams led by nice but subpar first time head coaches and two mediocre at best gms.
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Just for arguments sake... Say the Colts finish below or around .500 this upcoming season and that's a strong possibility with a tougher schedule while also having to navigate inside their own division against teams which by all accounts have upgraded in talent level as they try to make a playoff push by first winning the division which gives you the easiest path to get in.
IMO someone will take the blame because of the ground swell narrative of "one play away with a backup qb" that's been used as far as how good this team is by some who justify the lack of any DIFFERENCE making moves outside the resigning of our own. I do think the offense will improve with a healthy AR but I also think it won't matter in the end because the Colts will not benefit from one of the easiest schedules from a season ago. I say Gus will be the odd man out. His meh type defense set a Colt sack that came against some bad offenses which were led by either backups or rookies.
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5 minutes ago, PRnum1 said:
Ok thanks for that info.
So cooter would want the position because it entails calling plays and calling plays is a stepping stone to being a HC.
I don't see cooter as irreplaceable since he doesn't call plays here.
Shane may just let him go as a favor to sirriani.
I remember for a split second when Jim Bob Cooter was in Detroit as oc with Stafford he was a hot hc candidate but it was reported that some owners couldn't take him serious because of his name and that's sad. Jabs are still taken at his name in "fun" every blue moon but I can see some stuffy owner or buttoned up executive shying away regardless of what JBC could bring to the table as a hc. Bless his parents but they did him no favors (corporate wise) with that name right or wrong. Me personally I could care less as long as he could perform in his chosen field at the highest level period.
I'm sure JBC will make the best decision for he and his family as well as his career but to me it seems like Nick is on VERY shakey ground in Philly. So to me JBC's best move might be to stick with the shoe and be part of something that appears to be trending upward which could lead to even better opportunities down the road. I would rather JBC stay because he is another good offensive mind on hand but we are still in good hands with Shane.
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13 hours ago, BProland85 said:
Why would he leave for an OC position in Philly when he has that job here in Indy?
Cooter would actually be calling the plays in Philly like he did a few years back with the Lions. Nick is hc in Philly but doesn't call the plays. Here in Indy Cooter is oc by title and helps with the overall offensive game plan but Shane calls the plays.
This is a little interesting to me though. Would Shane feel some type of gratitude to Nick for allowing him to shine in Philly by hiring him as Philly's oc a couple of years back? Could Shane block the move? Yes but I believe he will allow Jim Bob to make his own decision concerning his future. Shane runs the show on offense anyway and is probably confident enough with his current staff to promote someone from within like the qb coach.
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1 hour ago, csmopar said:
It’s in the Carmel Police report as a “suspected overdose with unresponsive person) so odds are it is true.
Man that's a sad situation. I hope he gets the help he needs. 🙏
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It was just reported on our local Fox 59 news this morning that Irsay was found unresponsive, blue and barely breathing when paramedics arrived. It is believed to be some type of overdose. I personally don't know if that story is true or not but it was breaking news.
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On 1/15/2024 at 10:54 PM, ColtStrong2013 said:
Aikman just discussed the woes of the Eagles offense and attributed some of it to "missing Shane Steichen."
"There's an art to calling plays in this league, and we've seen what Steichen was able to do in Indianapolis this year."It's obvious they have felt his absence. Just like the Chiefs have missed Bieniemy this year.
Just to piggyback Colin Cowherd talked about Shane this morning and gave him kudos also. Citing the fact that Philly clearly missed his playcalling and that Steichen was a excellent coach.
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Continuing the STATUS QUO and being late to the party as other teams make aggressive moves to climb the ladder. If you truly have SB aspirations how do you simply accept mediocrity or below avg results over an extended period of time? Chris Ballard represents that mentality to a tee. Change is slow to come by whether it be old school team build philosophy or by sticking with lackluster type coaches who cannot ELAVATE the solid type (but not top tier) talent that's been assembled.
As refreshing as this past season was with the UNEXPECTED run that exceeded all expectations with a rookie hc and a backup qb for most of the season that ended with a chance showed me that the future is bright with the Steichen hire as well as the flashes shown from the rookie qb in AR before injury. Now with that being said Gus Bradley is not good enough as dc. Historical collapses last season as qbs carved the defense apart with tds and that was with a better secondary that featured Gilmore and Rogers at corner with Moore in the slot.
Yes the defense set a team sack record but most came against a lot of inept offenses that featured either backup or subpar qbs. None were game changing because the defense on a regular would turn right around and give up huge yards on the very next play as teams attacked the soft zone manned by young corners whose talent level is still yet to be determined due to multiple injuries.
Which brings me back to Ballard. This team is solid but not dynamic. His draft classes need to be more on the exceptional side to amass talent especially if he chooses to shy away from top tier players through FA with Buckner being the exception. Constantly trading down to garner more picks in the later rds to draft those mostly solid type players with high RAS scores instead of staying pat or moving up to snag some explosive types at the premium positions. Going on eight years with a sub .500 record is not good enough for ANY gm trying to build a championship roster in today's aggressive league but it is good enough to maintain the Colts current status quo.
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9 minutes ago, Superman said:
Not meant to be personal, sorry to have offended you.
Appreciate that Supes!!!!
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13 minutes ago, Superman said:
To each his own, for sure. I find the caps jarring and off-putting, and I doubt that's your intention. Not trying to change you, just offered my perspective for your consideration.
?? I just let you know that's not my intention. So I don't get the reply. I'm sorry that you find a few random caps to be jarring and off-putting. I think that's a little harsh from my perspective but oh well. We can call truce here because I might be reading too much into this..
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14 minutes ago, Superman said:
Not to pile on you, but the caps is a big turn off for me also. And while I might give your posts a quick skim, it's mostly just out of 'is this another random caps rant' curiosity. It's like you're channeling an edgy talk radio host, and I don't listen to those guys either.
JMO -- the caps stuff detracts from your message, which I think is the opposite effect you're going for.
To each his own. I think my posts are well thought out and articulated. I simply put in caps at times to emphasize a certain word in the sentence that I'm typing. Nothing more nothing less. I'm not trying to channel some edgy talk radio host because I don't listen to them either.
I'm a little surprised by this and now I see why we don't hardly interact because I USUALLY agree with a lot of your opinions but on this I don't. There's too much going on in the world today and I love this board as a place to get away with my fellow fans WHO all have vastly different opinions. So I guess at the end of the day I must sadly say that you'll just have to keep quick skimming because I can only be myself caps and all.
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39 minutes ago, ColtStrong2013 said:
I just bypassed that one. It’s the CAPS that’s nauseating… hence the caps on the word
Got ya... I believe you read it anyway because
A) you responded, B) used my choice word of bypass from the post and C) you simply can't help yourself but it's all good! Whether you agree with some of the points or not, I did drop you a nugget at the end as a fellow Colt fan to help you from time to time with that UPSET stomach problem. Lol
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12 hours ago, ColtStrong2013 said:
exactly like Grigson. Who was EOY and ruined the greatest qb prospect/young qb in the history of the game. Andrew Luck won football games, Ryan Grigson did his best to destroy the colts organization.It’s exactly why I laugh at Caserio getting love. Yes he’s drafted some talent, but CJ Stroud is why they are division champs. Caserio is no king. There’s rumors he could bolt back for the Patriots GM job if it’s available to him. That would be insane of him, but it’s out there.
Ballard’s approach has nothing to do with Nick Caserio getting CJ stroud. He had his hands tied when it came to qb and was patient with it. We didn’t have luxury of a full season of his qb choice to know anything.
Your posts are NAUSEATING to read, just fyi.
Lol... NAUSEATING?! Yet you STILL read them without simply bypassing? I'm thinking it's something you ate because it's HARD for me to believe that you would continue on a path toward something that made you sick without using the option to avoid it. I'm not forcing you to take in anything I say. Now here's my last post addressed directly to YOU and if you don't respond I applaud because that means you took my advice and if not? Got ya....
Now... another poster had pointed out the job that Caserio had done this season and you basically said the ONLY thing he did was draft Stroud. When I acknowledged his OTHER moves in such a short period you went into a hissy fit about fans loving Caserio and having HATRED towards Ballard. You went on about how Ballard's teams "overachieve" how Polian had Manning and Grigson had Luck only to ruin him. Relax I get it maybe you're in your feelings about what our guy HASN'T accomplished so far now headed toward year EIGHT I believe (inching closer to that decade) but I'm here with you WAITING patiently for the delayed gratification to kick in and I'll be SUPER excited... Trust
I have no idea what you're talking about with Ballard having his hands tied when it came to qb and that he waited patiently since you said earlier that he had makeshift qb after makeshift qb. I guess that's your counter for my point that Ballard played a roll in that carousel of washed or subpar qbs that set the franchise back even further instead of making a move and drafting one like others have. I even gave you a couple of examples.
When I said Ballard needs to change his team build approach I meant like putting more draft value on ELITE players from ELITE schools (like Q, Pitt, JT) that play top tier competition on a weekly basis VS lower rd picks with high RAS scores from mostly mid level schools or by searching for that diamond in the rough from small schools. More emphasis needs to be put on EXPLOSIVE players at PREMIUM positions. Trade up sometimes to garner top tier talent instead of standing pat or consistently trading DOWN only to garner more LOWER rd picks.
Lastly pay for some top talent in FA here and there (like Buck) to sprinkle in amongst your draft picks instead of constantly searching in the bargain bin for low risk (injured, older, something to prove or young underachievers) high reward types that are motivated to prove something on a one or two year deal and then we let them go..(??) I say AGAIN Ballard has built a SOLID team but his ongoing approach is NOT good enough and his RECORD reflects that. There's NOT enough DIFFERENCE makers on this team period! I believe Ballard has finally gotten the hc / qb combo right and now it's time to find a young innovative defensive guy with an aggressive mindset to replace the current dc. So have a nice day ColtStrong2013 cause I have a feeling you just can't help yourself but I do recommend TUMS for upset stomachs...
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57 minutes ago, ColtStrong2013 said:
it’s funny on this forum to see so much love for Nick Caserio, so much hatred for Chris Ballard with zero regard to the difference in qb play. Last night was a perfect example of why Chris Ballard’s teams overachieve. Qb play is the ultimate decider in this league. Bill polian was revered as a gm, but when Peyton manning was out, they won 2 games. Chris Ballard’s had makeshift after makeshift at qb and has been competitive. Nick Caserio lands CJ stroud and is now a king. It’s laughable.
every article I saw last night was everyone praising cj stroud. “Cj’s why we’re going to the playoffs… Cj’s why we did what we did this year.” No mention of Nick Caserio. Ironic.
Kinda like Grigson with Luck but guess what? He put nothing else around him besides TY! The o-line stunk, the defense stunk and the coaching staff was subpar! I don't have ANY love for Caserio so lose me on that and the Texans are NOT my team just a division rival which means a side eye will be their way if the Colts need to get past them just like with the Jags and Titans but I will also ACKNOWLEDGE what he's done outside of Stroud in a short period of time. He will probably win EOY as reported by ESPN who also says there's a strong possibility for a clean sweep with Ryan as COY, Stroud as offensive ROY and Anderson as defensive ROY so he can let his accolades speak for themselves.
Bill Polian himself acknowledged that he dropped the ball with Peyton's backup so what's your point?! Painter shouldn't have been drafted just like Ehlinger. You act like Ballard played NO part with these past qbs that were either washed or subpar!! There's no HATE for Ballard cause guess what if he comes out that sub .500 record of mediocrity then that means the Colts are WINNING and challenging for division titles with SB aspirations locked in. Right now Caserio IS king of the division with the team he's built and UNTIL Ballard after ALL these YEARS decides to change his approach or Irsay decides that his RESULTS aren't good enough then I guess we'll simply be that as you say team that "overachieves" while we WATCH the Jags, Titans and Texans pass that division title around.
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To each his own. I think my posts are well thought out and articulated. I simply put in caps at times to emphasize a certain word in the sentence that I'm typing. Nothing more nothing less. I'm not trying to channel some edgy talk radio host because I don't listen to them either.
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