Peter Nova

So, you saying you need an elite QB to win games, make the playoffs and win a division title with a strong roster?? You might want to look at some teams who have accomplished that without an elite QB. There are a couple in the Colts division the last decade. I get it! You like Ballard. All good!

I think we agree on most. However, the cliche or whatever about Ballard drafting well and is elite, IMO should show up in the win column, playoff column and division title column after 6 years.

He's missed a lot and yes all GMs do. It's impossible to hit on every selection and he's passed on better players several times. With his reluctance to sign FAs he needs to do a lot better as well as prioritize premium positions. Slow learner there. The Richardson pick probably bought him a couple more years, because Richardson is nowhere near ready. Brilliant move by Ballard. You said he drafts well! FA he's not signed any big name FA since he's been GM. I doubt that changes. Indeed. His record speaks for itself. You don't demote/fire and retain at a lessor.

Ballard had an elite QB in Luck that season for Ballard's lone playoff victory with the Colts. Since then, no elite QB, no playoff success. IMO that translates to terrible roster management, because a good roster can have a degree of playoff success even without an elite QB.

Their GM prioritized premium positions and signed solid FA additions, that's why.. It does not take 6-7 years to build a playoff team. Got to give it to Ballard though, because Richardson was probably the only player in the draft that bought him a couple extra years as GM if the Colts stink again in 2023.

A first for him, but desperate times call for desperate measures. This pick will determine Ballard's fate. Lets hope Richardson develops into something.

Levis or Stroud