Q&A with Ballard

[Hoo-Hoo-Hoo-Hoosiers]

57 minutes ago, stitches said:

Yeah. Well, he was undrafted FA who has turned himself into an All-pro and pro-bowler. At least on work ethic, he seems to be hitting the mark. 

Knowing this makes me want him in a colts uniform even more.  Brings to mind another UDFA o-lineman we had for a number of years, that worked out pretty well.  Hint:  He knew the back of Peyton’s hand like the back of his own hand

[dgambill]

21 minutes ago, Superman said:

 

He seems like the Chris Ballard prototype for a big FA signing. 

I agree he will probably be targeted. I expect Ballard to have to make a few changes especially with the offense and defense likely to see significant coaching changes. Personnel will obviously have to change up. I'd expect some guys like these that may be familiar with these systems to at least be targeted or possible guys we discuss bringing in.

 

 

ILB Hitchens

CB Butler

T Fleming/Waddle (depth)

WR Amendola

RB Lewis

RB Blount

 

Norwell will likely be a big name we target....we've been talking about Allen Robinson to play opposite TY but with McDaniels coming in it seems they prefer the smaller/shiftier/value quickness more than speed. If we went big name that might lend more to Landry...but there are a lot of interesting players out there...who knows maybe a smaller name like Taylor Gabriel or someone Ballard is familiar with like Albert Wilson or De'anthony Thomas. Having some of those familiar guys in camp that we can trust to "do your job" will allow us to be aggressive in the draft and not feel cornered to reach on a position of need. Lots of time but free agency will be interesting this year for sure.

[Happy2BeHere]

7 hours ago, Andrew Luck fan club said:

No I’m just saying. If he’s going to be the highest paid guard he has to be great in the locker room. 

 

Thats what SHE said....

[Barry Sears]

Reading the interview with Chris Ballard just solidified my confidence in him to take this team forward.  The man works tirelessly and also works closely with his scouting staff.  I just feel like he is a real football man and knows what will be successful for the long term.  He's not just going to plug holes with short term big money FA players.

 

He wants a unified locker room, players who work hard and competition at every position.  He's creating a work ethic and desire in his players to succeed.

 

Our future is very bright!!

[Dark Superman]

I can listen to this guy talk all day.