Colts RB Vick Ballard expects to be ready for Training Camp

[TKnight24]

Colts Running Back Vick Ballard "Definitely" Expects to be Back for Training Camp http://t.co/IukLQfQToz

— Josh Wilson (@JoshWilsonSB)

April 23, 2015

In my own opinion, not expecting anything from Ballard. Honestly don't even see him making the team with him missing the past 2 seasons, but anything is possible and we could use all the help we can get from anyone who can help take the Burden of carrying this team off of Luck's shoulders

[12isthenew18]

wish he'd be the third string

[TKnight24]

wish he'd be the third string

I'm pulling for a

Gore

Boom

Tipton

Backfield this season

[Gavin]

Hope he stays healthy this year, Dude can play if healthy

[Bluefire4]

I think it comes down to Ballard or a drafted rookie if we select one. I don't know if Vick has PS eligibility with the new rules but I do expect Tipton to be there next year.

[lollygagger8]

I hope he makes the team. I still will never forget one of the most bada$$ TD's ever: 

 

[King Colt]

All in for Ballard and if he is not on top of the list I hope he stays regardless.

[Patagonia Chris]

I don't see him contributing anything this year, but it wouldn't be the first time that I was wrong. It's a shame what has happened to him though. The kid showed some promise his rookie year.

[colts8718]

Colts Running Back Vick Ballard "Definitely" Expects to be Back for Training Camp http://t.co/IukLQfQToz

— Josh Wilson (@JoshWilsonSB)

April 23, 2015

In my own opinion, not expecting anything from Ballard. Honestly don't even see him making the team with him missing the past 2 seasons, but anything is possible and we could use all the help we can get from anyone who can help take the Burden of carrying this team off of Luck's shoulders

He impressed when he played but 2 years of injury's is tough. But any thing is better then seeing Trent Richardson 

[pgt_rob]

I hope he makes the final roster. The dude can play.

[Valpo2004]

After 2 straight season ending injuries like that, is he going to have much left in him.  You always want to root for these low round guys but after those injuries what's he got left?

[TKnight24]

He impressed when he played but 2 years of injury's is tough. But any thing is better then seeing Trent Richardson

No question I'm happy Trent is gone but here's my point...... the shelf life of a RB in the NFL is short. Ballard has missed 2 years already with injuries. That's not good for him

[ProblChld32]

he holds his destiny, i wasnt a fan of Tipton. i think he can out work/play tipton. so either he steps up or gets out shined by a rookie. 

[krunk]

Gore and Ballard would be a good tandem if Ballard could ever stay healthy

[ColtsLegacy]

No question I'm happy Trent is gone but here's my point...... the shelf life of a RB in the NFL is short. Ballard has missed 2 years already with injuries. That's not good for him

RBs shelf lives are short because of the pounding their bodies take. Ballard's body has had 2 years to rest (granted he was injured).

I see no reason why Ballard can't be the same guy he was pre-injuries. He's still young and it's not like he was a burner in the first place.

[Smonroe]

I hope he makes the team. I still will never forget one of the most bada$$ TD's ever: 

 

 

I was there for that game.  It was so funny, the Titans fans next to us couldn't believe it.

[throwing BBZ]

If healthy he will be our best back.

[ColtsLegacy]

If healthy he will be our best back.

Says someone who's never heard of or seen Frank Gore play.

[akcolt]

He's not healthy he's had back to back serious leg injuries. One being the RB killer Achilles. He won't make the team really to bad seems like a good kid.

[SDakColts]

I like Ballard a lot I loved the pick when we got him. He was a very underrated player out of Mississippi State. I think the 2 years without football game time will hurt him a bit, but I think training camp and preseason we should see what type of player he will be after the time without football. In my opinion he is my dark horse to make the roster as #3 running back this year. I think if he makes the roster as #3 and getting back into game shape he could eventually work his way up the roster again. I hope this years back group is Gore, Herron, Ballard and Tipton on the PS. Although I am not opposed to taking a RB in this years draft as there is a deep talent pool this year.

[dgambill]

Hope for the best...but don't expect anything really. It would just be a nice bonus. I liked him when we selected him...a nice find in the draft....can't predict injuries but what could have been. Had he stayed healthy...we may not have selected Trent....and who knows who we would have drafted last year.

[HtownColt]

Great to hear

[HtownColt]

I'm pulling for a

Gore

Boom

Tipton

Backfield this season

Yuck

[Dustin]

Says someone who's never heard of or seen Frank Gore play.

 

 

My favorite quote of his:

 

http://forums.colts.com/topic/19691-video-of-robert-mathis-new-move/#entry535669

 

Right before Mathis dropped 20 sacks lawl

[ColtsLegacy]

My favorite quote of his:

 

http://forums.colts.com/topic/19691-video-of-robert-mathis-new-move/#entry535669

 

Right before Mathis dropped 20 sacks lawl

 

Classic.

[Bobbycovert]

Good player. Great teammate. I hope it works out for him.

[rock8591]

Frank Gore had 2 season-ending injuries in college, now is the most durable player in the league. I can see this happening.

[IrishColt22]

Ppl talking about 2 years out and anything left he said it himself he is the youngest RB in the room at the moment. Healthy i think he'll be our No. 2

[LJpalmbeacher2]

I'm pulling for a

Gore

Boom

Tipton

Backfield this season

That's mediocre at best.

[Malakai432]

I like Ballard he's pretty good when healthy and was probably due to get better before the last 2 injury riddled years...

[iLoveMyBoys]

I like Vick Ballard a lot and hope he can make the roster this year.

So we will have to wait and see how Grigson and Chuck feel about him after the DRAFT and see who we actually DRAFT this year.

[funktacious2]

The obvious concerns are his future health and reliability, but I also worry about how long it takes to get back to a high level of play after missing two full seasons. He was an excellent rookie who was on pace for a 1000+ yard season if he'd have started all year.

[USAFHoosier]

I hope Ballard can even make the team. The odds are he doesn't though.

[bap1331]

Colts Running Back Vick Ballard "Definitely" Expects to be Back for Training Camp http://t.co/IukLQfQToz

— Josh Wilson (@JoshWilsonSB)

April 23, 2015

In my own opinion, not expecting anything from Ballard. Honestly don't even see him making the team with him missing the past 2 seasons, but anything is possible and we could use all the help we can get from anyone who can help take the Burden of carrying this team off of Luck's shoulders

Id keep him as the 4th stringer. Just so the pats wont pick him up and have him run over 200 yards.

[bap1331]

Honestly I still prefer ballard over tipton. But I have a huge feeling we are getting one in the draft.

[Hoosierdome93]

Colts Running Back Vick Ballard "Definitely" Expects to be Back for Training Camp http://t.co/IukLQfQToz

— Josh Wilson (@JoshWilsonSB)

April 23, 2015

In my own opinion, not expecting anything from Ballard. Honestly don't even see him making the team with him missing the past 2 seasons, but anything is possible and we could use all the help we can get from anyone who can help take the Burden of carrying this team off of Luck's shoulders

Oh! I see him making the team as the # 2 RB. He's a beast when healthy. Gore and Ballard as a 1, 2 punch. Should be a great running game this year.

[Grigs build the lines plz.]

I prefer not having players taking up a roster spot that most likely won't be there at the end of the season.

[Defjamz26]

No question I'm happy Trent is gone but here's my point...... the shelf life of a RB in the NFL is short. Ballard has missed 2 years already with injuries. That's not good for him

Agreed. For a RB with his talents it's around 6 years. So I'd he could come back, it'd only be for 2-3 seasons. I see the Colts drafting a RB because the class is so deep. They've had visits with Mike Davis and Josh Robinson so I think his chances of making the team are slim.

[SteelCityColt]

I prefer not having players taking up a roster spot that most likely won't be there at the end of the season.

Find me one NFL team that had the same 53 start to finish last season.. If a guy provides a positive contribution in excess of any roster options at that point in time it's good move, even if it's for one single game.

Ahh Lawrence Guy... I miss you.

[Tracy Denton]

Honestly I still prefer ballard over tipton. But I have a huge feeling we are getting one in the draft.

I would rather have Bradshaw than either of them !!