Scott Pennock

Again, an extension for a star and another starter. Meaning that 24 of the 25 starters are returning from last year, plus: AR5 returning from IR Flowers returning from IR Woods returning from IR Dulin returning from IR Free Draft Picks who redshirted last season on the IR Witt - OT Scott - Safety Leo - DE Hull - RB I lump these guys in with this years draft and UDFA class. What this all tells me that the FO can choose BPA during the draft knowing there will be internal improvements based on experience (Downs, Mallory) and (Jones, Brents) plus the 4 rookies who rehabbed, learned and got stronger through mental reps, film work and an NFL strength and conditioning program. Just my $0.02

You mean that Colts fans don’t like the moves that Ballard has made because they don’t fit the narrative that they want to follow? All 25 starters return from last year is not an improvement? Does continuity not matter? The Jaguars, Texans and Titans are ALWAYS signing and trading for players to backfill someone they lost in free agency so how is a one for one swap of players seen as an improvement versus retaining your own. Additionally, and I cannot stress this enough…….it takes two to tango!!!!! Naptown is boring and Indiana is a flyover state. Most, if not all, free agents will choose other cities to play in regardless of money. There is plenty of history to show that neither the Colts nor the Pacers have ever drawn top flight free agents….. That is my understanding of the challenges faced by our front office no matter who sits in the seat! So no, I do not understand your (and most “fans”) whining about the other teams in our division.

I came to read the whiners whine about not trading for Diggs.............and you folks did not disappoint at all. LOL

So this offseason Ballard has re-signed every free agent starter (except for Gardner obviously as a technicality) and all 25 starters are under contract. Now he is at a point to truly draft BPA the whole draft. Should still target certain positions for depth and development like IOL, Safety (behind Blackmon) and LB. Should target potential starter level positions like WR and Safety (FS like a Cole Bishop or Jaden Hicks type) and third down coverage LB (like a Payton Wilson or Edgerrin Cooper type).

In my opinion if we are staying at 15 it’s because one on Nabers, Bowers, Rome or MHJ dropped to that spot. Otherwise I see the FO trading down at least once to the bottom of the 1st or completely into day two…… No other offensive weapon has the upside of those 4 and worthy of a top half of the first round pick…..

https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/26/colts-free-agency-danielle-hunter-texans-offered-more-money/ Prime example of a player "CHOOSING" to play somewhere else versus come to Naptown. He chose less money to play for Houston. This happens to both of our major franchises, the Pacers and the Colts. This is not a GM issue, this is a culture issue. Indiana is a flyover state and thus most free agents will choose to fly over as well and sign with a franchise in a larger city, larger market. You can say he did it because he likes the Texans chances with Stroud versus the Colts with AR5 - but, big time free agents have skipped the Colts even during the Manning and Luck era's too. Perhaps someday some of you armchair GM's will realize this and stop whining so much about the FO............Polian, Grigson and Ballard alike.

I just came for the comments........and seeing people lose their minds! LOL

Big-name, washed-up player and Frank Gore is an anomaly as NOBODY expected him to have several good seasons with us. Let's try 24-26 year old stud players coming into their primes.......

I would guess that as well. Yet, Ballard is bashed, Grigson was run out of town..........Polian was respected but a lot didn't like his philosophy either. Having said that, when you hit on so many HoF draft picks, win a Grey Cup, take the Bills to four straight SB's, the Panthers almost to one and then ultimately win one with your very first draft pick with the Colts, it's hard not to root for the guy.

Novel concept.......but most of the 'fans' on here then call him Bargain Bin or dumpster diving..........heck, a lot of folks are mad he didn't re-sign Autry even though most of those very same people said he was a 'camp body' when he signed him as a free agent. So again, there is literally no pleasing most people on this board.

All you folks psycho-babbling about free agency and the front office not making splashes……please remember that it takes two to tango! Polian didn’t sign high priced big name free agents….. Grigson didn’t either….. And neither has Ballard….. Two potential take aways, maybe those high priced big names players just didn’t want to play in Naptown? Maybe the Owner doesn’t want to overpay those guys…. But hey, if you want to raise your blood pressure over Ballard not signing a guy you think he should then go right ahead!

No lies detected Sir…..lol

And if the front office pulls out of this potential trade then all of the naysayers that complain about Ballard not trying to get premier players onto the roster will whine even more. Double edged sword…..

You Sir, win the internet today!

Luke from Stampede Blue and Stephen Holder from ESPN also have reported the same thing - trade agreed to in principle but the holdup being the long term contract discussions with Sneed. Where there is smoke, there is fire. If it comes to fruition then great, if not, you can’t miss what you never had!

Yes but to get something of value you must give something of value in a trade.

I’m guessing draft pick and a player for Sneed. KC released most of their WR’s so Pierce makes sense for them - especially since Mahomes can actually push the ball downfield.

I actually logged back on today to apologize for my choice of verbiage! It was uncalled for and I shouldn’t have projected my frustrations with a lot of ‘fans’ and their incessant negativity on you.

Unless you can go back and provide a snapshot of you saying that when Matt Ryan was signed then you can't use hindsight as a crutch..........seriously, how miserable are you in life to poo poo on EVERY SINGLE MOVE this front office makes?

I didn't see the other posters correction, my bad for double tapping ya!

Do some of y’all actually stop and read the stuff you write prior to posting? We are FANS of the Colts, not front office staff. Some of y’all in here act as though you’re sitting in the war room making decisions and part of the roster building process right along with them. Your opinion(s) are no more valuable than mine or any other posters. Just stop already with your condescending comments and retorts already.

Lions drafted Hooker

Nope, you are correct!

With all of Hull (knee), Downs (knee), Flowers (Achilles) and Dulin (knee) coming off of injuries I wonder if CB will target a WR or DB who can be a returner and provide depth? The guy that comes to mind for me is Donovan Peoples-Jones. Thoughts?

Based off of the attached list of free agent QB's............if you squint REALLY HARD you could possibly see a Joshua Dobbs or a Tyler Huntley as possibilities? But even THAT is a stretch! Joe Milton in the draft seems like a natural back-up to AR5 as they are similar in skill set and similar in measurables........