Ballards press conference 12:30 Jan 11th

[ColtStrong2013]

“Can’t understate the value Gardner brought… guys believe in him. Likeability/belief are important.” 
 

“Of course Gardner wants to be a starter… Sam’s the same way. Jacoby was that way. They are competitive and hard for them to accept they are the 2. This is what is great about Gardner, he was the 2, knew he was, but continued to work and willing to help.” 
 

no mention of him coming back. Feels like a no. 

[Superman]

2 minutes ago, adubb84 said:

Every year he drops honest nuggets about what direction he is going if you really listen. I think CB and WR are on the menu.

 

WR probably, CB probably not.

[ColtStrong2013]

Regarding JT- 

“I’d be shocked if we’re not about to see real greatness from him real soon.” 

Regarding franchise tag- 

 

“I don’t worry about the ramifications. I don’t want to use it, but it’s a tool.” 

[Superman]

Q: What's the relationship with Shane from a human standpoint?

 

OMG

[ColtStrong2013]

“Grover is a guy we’d like to have back.” 

Just now, Superman said:

Q: What's the relationship with Shane from a human standpoint?

 

OMG

answer is far better than the question

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On franchise tag:

 

"Don't want to use it, but if I have to I will" 

1 minute ago, Superman said:

Q: What's the relationship with Shane from a human standpoint?

 

OMG

Indy media strikes again... 

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[Superman]

Going in on the 4th down play. Mentions Goodson caught the same pass against Pittsburgh. 

 

PREACH

[ColtStrong2013]

“That game didn’t come down to that one play. Everyone will point to it.” 
 

“Shane is going to depend on players to make plays. No one was complaining about Goodson in the Pitt game.” 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Ballard won’t answer the fifth year option on Paye.

[Superman]

45 minutes in we get a question about Leonard. Ballard calls him Darius, twice...

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Ballard about to cry talking about Leonard.

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Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Ballard won’t answer the fifth year option on Paye.

What's the number on the 5th year? If it's as much as I think it is, I kind of feel like we can probably do better in FA... 

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Just now, stitches said:

What's the number on the 5th year? If it's as much as I think it is, I kind of feel like we can probably do better in FA... 

13 million 

[ColtStrong2013]

Discussing Shaq decision.

 

”yeah that sucked. I love him, he knows it. He was on HOF track. Probably not in a 4 year span a better playmaker. When he wasn’t quite able to make it back to what he was, just felt it was time. Ej speed was scratching at the door. It wasn’t fair to “Darius” to make him a backup.” 

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[ColtStrong2013]

“I thought Julian Blackmon played really good football this year. Thought he played excellent. Moving Harrison there, fortunate to have him- thought he played pretty good football. Need more consistency at free agency position.” 
 

Gonna get a vet FS. Book it. 

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They should ask him "Chris, MHJ just declared for the draft... just how many 1st round picks would you be willing to part with to get him?"  

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Sounds like he wants Blackmon back.

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Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Sounds like he wants Blackmon back.

The problem with Blackmon is... the problem that has been with him since college. He just gets hurt... ALL THE TIME! 

[ColtStrong2013]

Big year for Jelani. Has to stay healthy. Never had a chance to show who he was. 
 

chronic issues with his hamstring. 

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Just now, stitches said:

The problem with Blackmon is... the problem that has been with him since college. He just gets hurt... ALL THE TIME! 

Which means he won’t cost a ton. Just need better depth there in case he does get hurt.

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4 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

 

13 million 

Yeah... you can get 2 Payes for that much money... 

[ColtStrong2013]

On the runningback market

 

”the market is what it is… if you need gas in your car and it’s 4 bucks a gallon, you are going to pay 4 bucks a gallon.”

[Superman]

1 minute ago, stitches said:

The problem with Blackmon is... the problem that has been with him since college. He just gets hurt... ALL THE TIME! 

 

That year, almost every player we acquired -- free agency and draft -- had a history of not being injured. Blackmon was the main outlier. And he's been hurt most of his time here.

[ColtStrong2013]

Just now, stitches said:

Yeah... you can get 2 Payes for that much money... 

 

eh not sure on that… good luck 

[Superman]

Just now, ColtStrong2013 said:

On the runningback market

 

”the market is what it is… if you need gas in your car and it’s 4 bucks a gallon, you are going to pay 4 bucks a gallon.”

 

He was talking about WR wasn't he?

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, Superman said:

 

He was talking about WR wasn't he?

Yes 

[ColtStrong2013]

Just now, Superman said:

 

He was talking about WR wasn't he?

 

was it? 

[IndyEV]

On 1/9/2024 at 8:33 PM, adubb84 said:

😁

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[adubb84]

LMAO! Yea Chris - "I Hate F***** losing" 

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F bombs lol

[ColtStrong2013]

“Gotta have something to answer at the combine. Yall ask em all here.” 
 

Q: “you seem to be in a good mood.” 
 

“you should have seen me here Monday…. I hate losing, but I’m confident and encouraged by where we are going.” 
 

Q: “… I didn’t mean it like that.” 
 

“you just struck a nerve… like being at the dentist.” 

[Superman]

One hour.

 

I know Ballard repeats himself and uses some cliches, but if you don't think his pressers are informative then I don't know what to tell you. 

[strt182]

and it ends with "I f'ing hate losing" 

[ColtStrong2013]

Just now, Superman said:

One hour.

 

I know Ballard repeats himself and uses some cliches, but if you don't think his pressers are informative then I don't know what to tell you. 

more than. 
 

he just us what he intends to do. Retain our key players in Pitt, Moore, Grover and Blackmon. Address FS position. More flexibility in free agency. And adding explosive players in the draft. 

[strt182]

Just now, ColtStrong2013 said:

“Gotta have something to answer at the combine. Yall ask em all here.” 
 

Q: “you seem to be in a good mood.” 
 

“you should have seen me here Monday ( he said Sunday) …. I "F'ing"hate losing, but I’m confident and encouraged by where we are going.” 
 

Q: “… I didn’t mean it like that.” 
 

“you just struck a nerve… like being at the dentist.” 

fixed some quotes for you.. 

[Fluke_33]

41 minutes ago, Superman said:

How do I get this hat Ballard is wearing? I keep looking for it and can't find it...

I have been trying to get that hat since the first press conference he wore it at.   Always sold out.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

The biggest news out of that is he needs to get more explosive and that having a rookie QB gives them more flexibility. I can’t wait until march.