Report (as of 01/28/17): Chris Ballard back for second interview

[masterlock]

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I really like this Ballard guy, and from the sound of those 'in the know', he's the front-runner:

http://horseshoeheroes.com/2017/01/27/chiefs-chris-ballard-considered-leading-candidate-for-colts-gm-job/

[csmopar]

Meh

[DougDew]

I heard our punter likes him cuz he said hi to him.   I'd hire him.

[Coltsman1788]

33 minutes ago, masterlock said:

I really like this Ballard guy, and from the sound of those 'in the know', he's the front-runner:

http://horseshoeheroes.com/2017/01/27/chiefs-chris-ballard-considered-leading-candidate-for-colts-gm-job/

Why?  

[Dustin]

I want either him or Wolf so I'm cool with this.

[masterlock]

15 minutes ago, Coltsman1788 said:

Why?  

Because he's done a great job of drafting for the Chiefs. The only reason KC hasn't gone further is the QB situation. He wouldn't have that problem in Indy. 

[Coltsman1788]

3 minutes ago, masterlock said:

Because he's done a great job of drafting for the Chiefs. The only reason KC hasn't gone further is the QB situation. He wouldn't have that problem in Indy. 

So he is better drafting defensive guys than offensive talent? 

[runthepost]

17 minutes ago, Coltsman1788 said:

So he is better drafting defensive guys than offensive talent? 

Tyrek hill, Travis Kelce...

[azcolt]

Irsay better pick Chuck's pal Raye...or else

[csmopar]

3 minutes ago, azcolt said:

Irsay better pick Chuck's pal Raye...or else

Oh please

[Coltsman1788]

12 minutes ago, runthepost said:

Tyrek hill, Travis Kelce...

They are decent enough I guess.  Still kind of light on the offensive side though if those are his best acquisitions.  This guy has been around for awhile...no?

 

I agree that Ballard has done a very good job finding defensive talent though which is what the Colts need most right now.

 

[21isSuperman]

I like him.  Make it happen!

[2006Coltsbestever]

I like it as well. I like him or Paton. I would be happy with either.

[BPindy]

Good to hear!

[Colts_Fan12]

4 minutes ago, Coltsman1788 said:

They are decent enough I guess.  Still kind of light on the offensive side though if those are his best acquisitions.  This guy has been around for awhile...no?

 

I agree that Ballard has done a very good job finding defensive talent though which is what the Colts need most right now.

 

Who cares we have more then enough offensive power to be a SB team need a damn D

[Colts_Fan12]

Hope he is hired!!

[2006Coltsbestever]

4 minutes ago, Coltsman1788 said:

They are decent enough I guess.  Still kind of light on the offensive side though if those are his best acquisitions.  This guy has been around for awhile...no?

 

I agree that Ballard has done a very good job finding defensive talent though which is what the Colts need most right now.

 

We have Andrew Luck and TY Hilton, we need someone who can build a monster on Defense. Offense is the least of my worries besides the O.Line of course. I think they even improved towards the end of the season though. Kelly is going to be real solid IMO.

[RockThatBlue]

This would be a great hire IMO. 

[Coltsman1788]

Just now, Colts_Fan12 said:

Who cares we have more then enough offensive power to be a SB team need a damn D

I agree we need a D primarily right now.  But if this guy is going to be around for awhile he needs to also have an eye for offensive talent if we expect to have sustained success on that side of the ball once our current play makers start to age. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, RockThatBlue said:

This would be a great hire IMO. 

I agree, my Top 2 going into this was Paton and Ballard. Of course I would love Peyton down the road if he could gain some experience but he wasn't an option as of now.

[Coltsman1788]

6 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

We have Andrew Luck and TY Hilton, we need someone who can build a monster on Defense. Offense is the least of my worries besides the O.Line of course. I think they even improved towards the end of the season though. Kelly is going to be real solid IMO.

See my reply to CF12 above.

[RockThatBlue]

3 minutes ago, Coltsman1788 said:

I agree we need a D primarily right now.  But if this guy is going to be around for awhile he needs to also have an eye for offensive talent if we expect to have sustained success on that side of the ball once our current play makers start to age. 

The talent on their offense really isn't that bad. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

3 minutes ago, Coltsman1788 said:

See my reply to CF12 above.

I did, I get where you are coming from but with Andrew Luck as the QB, I am just not worried about the Offense for at least the next few years. TY and Moncrief are young as well and so is Dorsett. We do need a RB, Frank is down to his last season. Anyway imagine if Luck was on the Chiefs with that kind of Defense or Vikings. That is what I have been picturing with Paton or Ballard.

[ztboiler]

It seems odd that any legitimate info would be leaked pointing toward one candidate right now.  

 

I do think Ballard is the choice, but this feels like educated speculation....

[KB]

Even if our offense is good we should ALWAYS look for ways to improve it. Like this year RB is the focus, but we could also use a WR with sticky fingers for possession. I'm not saying we need to go out this year and go full blown offense but it's should be a mix every year. You cant always focus on one side. That's how you end up with a good offense and no defense then an good defense and no offense. Then back again.

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, KB said:

Even if our offense is good we should ALWAYS look for ways to improve it. Like this year RB is the focus, but we could also use a WR with sticky fingers for possession. I'm not saying we need to go out this year and go full blown offense but it's should be a mix every year. You cant always focus on one side. That's how you end up with a good offense and no defense then an good defense and no offense. Then back again.

We do need a RB and I wouldn't be opposed to adding another OG to protect Andrew, other than that to me it's all about the Defense.

[Coltsman1788]

2 minutes ago, KB said:

Even if our offense is good we should ALWAYS look for ways to improve it. Like this year RB is the focus, but we could also use a WR with sticky fingers for possession. I'm not saying we need to go out this year and go full blown offense but it's should be a mix every year. You cant always focus on one side. That's how you end up with a good offense and no defense then an good defense and no offense. Then back again.

Exactly.

[GoColts8818]

Him or Patton is who I want.  I'd take Wolfe too but I am less excited about him.  I am not really feeling the Seahawks guys and I think Raye would be a let down.  Honestly they could keep him on at his current position and hire one of the other two guys in a perfect world.

[KB]

7 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

We do need a RB and I wouldn't be opposed to adding another OG to protect Andrew, other than that to me it's all about the Defense.

I do agree that we need to focus alot on the defense this year. Our hands are tied behind our backs on that one, but moving forward it must be a good mix.

[KB]

8 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

We do need a RB and I wouldn't be opposed to adding another OG to protect Andrew, other than that to me it's all about the Defense.

I do agree that we need to focus alot on the defense this year. Our hands are tied behind our backs on that one, but moving forward it must be a good mix.

[KB]

Double post my bad

[NorthernBlue]

I wonder how much of an effect getting Ballard would mean on perhaps the chances of say, an Eric Berry or Dontari Poe signing in Indy?

 

I know, chances are still gonna be really low regardless, but you gotta think they'd be increased somewhat if they do indeed get Ballard.

[2006Coltsbestever]

3 minutes ago, NorthernBlue said:

I wonder how much of an effect getting Ballard would mean on perhaps the chances of say, an Eric Berry or Dontari Poe signing in Indy?

 

I know, chances are still gonna be really low regardless, but you gotta think they'd be increased somewhat if they do indeed get Ballard.

I know I was thinking the same thing, that would improve our Defense a lot.

[Colts_Fan12]

6 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I know I was thinking the same thing, that would improve our Defense a lot.

I'd love Berry he's one of my favorite players in the league.

[CR91]

reid had more to do with fixing the chiefs then ballard imo

[Solon]

History of drafting defense talent is intriguing. It's not coincidental our best defensive season with Luck resulted in an AFC Championship appearance (Ranked 11th).

[AZColt11]

1 minute ago, Solon said:

History of drafting defense talent is intriguing. It's not coincidental our best defensive season with Luck resulted in an AFC Championship appearance (Ranked 11th).

They also held opponents to under 20 points 7 times that season, then twice in the playoffs before getting blown out in New England.

[MTC]

[NorthernBlue]

4 minutes ago, AZColt11 said:

They also held opponents to under 20 points 7 times that season, then twice in the playoffs before getting blown out in New England.

And, they were tied for 9th in sacks in the league that year with 41. Not that the 2014 defense was amazing, but suffice to say when they were adequate was when this team has had it's best shot at a Superbowl in the Luck era.

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, NorthernBlue said:

And, they were tied for 9th in sacks in the league that year with 41. Not that the 2014 defense was amazing, but suffice to say when they were adequate was when this team has had it's best shot at a Superbowl in the Luck era.

Imagine had Mathis been healthy coming off of 2013. I seriously doubt the Pats beat us 45-7 had we had Mathis but that is JMO. That game would've been much closer.