New GM possibilities?

[BeanDiasucci]

5 hours ago, masterlock said:

Yeah, and then sit them for a year to let them watch and learn the GM position.

 

They can bring in 82-year-old Bill Polian as the backup GM.  He can mentor the new guy and the Colts could make Polian the GM for the rest of the year (or two weeks) if the high-RAS GM needs more work on accurate draft projections, hitting his targets for trades, and knowing how to slide before the media brings him down.  

[hoosierhawk]

I don't think Irsay has to look any further than this web site. There is a plethora of choices who seem to know the intricacies of running a team so much better than CB right on this site!

[hoosierhawk]

I don't think Irsay has to look any further than this web site. There is a plethora of choices who seem to know the intricacies of running a team so much better than CB right on this site!

[BeanDiasucci]

10 minutes ago, hoosierhawk said:

I don't think Irsay has to look any further than this web site. There is a plethora of choices who seem to know the intricacies of running a team so much better than CB right on this site!

 

You can ridicule us, but Ballard is only one game ahead of me in playoff wins. 😄

[Lifetime Colt]

Paintin Manning, with partial ownership rights. 

[Dark Superman]

Ray Agnew from the Detriot Lions.

[Yoshinator]

On 11/12/2024 at 3:02 PM, chad72 said:

This guy: Alec Halaby of the Eagles, would be a great fit for us

 

https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/front-office/alec-halaby

 

I like this paragraph, and if Steichen is retained (even if he isn't), Alec's familiarity and experience from the Eagles days will also help with the roster. 

 

During his tenure with the Eagles, Halaby has focused on player evaluation, roster management, and resource allocation, with a particular emphasis on integrating traditional and analytical methods in decision-making.

Him and Borgonzi of the Chiefs are my personal choices. Been saying it for months on here.

[cdgacoltsfan]

21 minutes ago, Yoshinator said:

Him and Borgonzi of the Chiefs are my personal choices. Been saying it for months on here.

[jvan1973]

5 hours ago, Moosejawcolt said:

 

Is Justin Trudeau related to Jack?

[Moosejawcolt]

3 hours ago, jvan1973 said:

Is Justin Trudeau related to Jack?

I don't believe so

[jvan1973]

2 hours ago, Moosejawcolt said:

I don't believe so

I was kidding

[Moosejawcolt]

15 hours ago, jvan1973 said:

I was kidding

Lol

[jimmy g]

On 11/12/2024 at 2:43 PM, JediXMan said:

If Ballard does get fired finally who are some good choices to replace him?

There are at least 15 think-they-are GMs posting on here daily….🎯

[JediXMan]

On 11/13/2024 at 2:22 PM, Lifetime Colt said:

Paintin Manning, with partial ownership rights. 

Is a relative to this guy?

 

[GoColts8818]

On 11/13/2024 at 5:22 PM, Lifetime Colt said:

Paintin Manning, with partial ownership rights. 

That won’t happen and shouldn’t happen.  First, Irsay isn’t going to give Peyton or anyone else a partial ownership stack.  Second, Peyton has no track record as a GM to be given partial ownership rights and pretty much make him unfireable.  What if Peyton isn’t a good GM?  Then what you are stuck.  I get wanting Peyton back with the Colts but he’s never going to put himself in position to be fired by Irsay again and Irsay or any owner would be a fool to give any first time GM partial ownership rights.

[NewColtsFan]

On 11/13/2024 at 2:22 PM, Lifetime Colt said:

Paintin Manning, with partial ownership rights. 

Peyton has no interest in working hard for a living over-seeing an NFL team.  Even his beloved Colts.    It’s an 80 hour a week job.   
 

Peyton has fun for a living.  He and his brother Eli have fun talk football for ESPN and get paid well and don’t work crazy hours.   He lives the good life.   He lives in the most desirable spot in Denver and Colorado is a beautiful state.   Life is good for Peyton Manning.  
 

FWIW:  I’d guess roughly every 2/3 years someone floats this idea.   It’s been discussed here over and over.   It always ends with Peyton is happy doing what he’s doing.  

[OffensivelyPC]

10 hours ago, JediXMan said:

Is a relative to this guy?

 

That SNL skit NEVER gets old

[cdgacoltsfan]

On 11/12/2024 at 3:30 PM, Moosejawcolt said:

I would look at the Chiefs, Ravens, Steelers and Lions as how to build successful franchises. Ravens to me as they have had turnover in GMs and still successful. That tells me they teach.

 

On 11/12/2024 at 3:30 PM, Moosejawcolt said:

Here's a great candidate and he's from the Chiefs organization.

 

[hoosierhawk]

On 11/13/2024 at 5:21 PM, BeanDiasucci said:

 

You can ridicule us, but Ballard is only one game ahead of me in playoff wins. 😄

Great point! You are sure to be a shoe in. I wouldn't quit your day job just yet.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

If AR finishes the season like Sunday Ballard won’t be fired. The worst thing for him is to make progress with your young QB and make huge changes like that.  I thought he was for sure home with this Flacco debacle but AR could end up saving his job.

[krunk]

I wouldn't fire Ballard either as long as AR finishes the season well. He's going to draft well again next season. The team is going to be stacked. It's probably going to be an almost 100 percent defensive draft The offense is already set.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, krunk said:

I wouldn't fire Ballard either as long as AR finishes the season well. He's going to draft well again next season. The team is going to be stacked. It's probably going to be an almost 100 percent defensive draft The offense is already set.

I think colts could still use a dog at WR. But we aren’t getting one of them unless you’re picking top ten. Mitchell is coming along nicely so I think they are good there. 
 

I think colts need to draft a DT high. They need to start planning for life after Buckner. Plus they can always use a backup for him to lesson snaps and insurance. 
 

Bradley is another story. We will see how the defense finishes. But as long as AR looks like he is progressing Ballard will still be around next year. Maybe this offseason is when we finally go all in if AR looks great.

[richard pallo]

7 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I think colts could still use a dog at WR. But we aren’t getting one of them unless you’re picking top ten. Mitchell is coming along nicely so I think they are good there. 
 

I think colts need to draft a DT high. They need to start planning for life after Buckner. Plus they can always use a backup for him to lesson snaps and insurance. 
 

Bradley is another story. We will see how the defense finishes. But as long as AR looks like he is progressing Ballard will still be around next year. Maybe this offseason is when we finally go all in if AR looks great.

I think if AR looks like he’s going to be the one then I think Ballard will be much more active in FA.  I don’t see him bringing in a lot of players but I could see one or two new starters.

[krunk]

12 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I think colts could still use a dog at WR. But we aren’t getting one of them unless you’re picking top ten. Mitchell is coming along nicely so I think they are good there. 
 

I think colts need to draft a DT high. They need to start planning for life after Buckner. Plus they can always use a backup for him to lesson snaps and insurance. 
 

Bradley is another story. We will see how the defense finishes. But as long as AR looks like he is progressing Ballard will still be around next year. Maybe this offseason is when we finally go all in if AR looks great.

WR I think we are fine. We drafted 2 this year. Whole crew is young. I could see us drafting another TE bc I don't think Woods will be back. 

[krunk]

5 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

I think if AR looks like he’s going to be the one then I think Ballard will be much more active in FA.  I don’t see him bringing in a lot of players but I could see one or two new starters.

Maybe but I think he's copying Bill Polian so I'm not holding my breath. I think he's going heavy DB, LB, and interior DL in the draft probably. Will bring Ebukam back probably.

[GoColts8818]

3 hours ago, krunk said:

I wouldn't fire Ballard either as long as AR finishes the season well. He's going to draft well again next season. The team is going to be stacked. It's probably going to be an almost 100 percent defensive draft The offense is already set.

They need tightend help and a depth at the RB spot.  They will also have to make a long term decision on backup QB at some point.  TE is the only one of those that might be a high pick but they do have some needs on offense.

[JediXMan]

6 hours ago, krunk said:

I wouldn't fire Ballard either as long as AR finishes the season well. He's going to draft well again next season. The team is going to be stacked. It's probably going to be an almost 100 percent defensive draft The offense is already set.

 

Naw this team needs a TE that's  consistent  he's not on this roster. Also OL depth is always important and do I can to give Ballard his credit he knows how to find them lately. Lastly this doesn't have to be draft but the Colts need to look at getting a solid # 2 RB. Goodson isn't that guy.

[Hawkeyecolt]

TE, LB, FS, RB & DT depth are all needs.  

[krunk]

3 hours ago, JediXMan said:

 

Naw this team needs a TE that's  consistent  he's not on this roster. Also OL depth is always important and do I can to give Ballard his credit he knows how to find them lately. Lastly this doesn't have to be draft but the Colts need to look at getting a solid # 2 RB. Goodson isn't that guy.

We just addressed the OL depth in the 24 draft. I wouldn't be opposed to the addition of another if he did that, however I think we may be good. I spoke on adding a TE after I made that post. Just scroll down a little. I have a decent sense for Ballard. It's possible that he could draft a RB. Or he could plug Evan Hull there year 3. I'm not against either. I think Steichen is being a bit of a homer with the guys he's got there now.

[Solid84]

2 hours ago, Hawkeyecolt said:

TE, LB, FS, RB & DT depth are all needs.  

I agree the position are needs, but to me LB and FS are starter needs. Same with CB really, but that might be an option in FA instead.

 

I'd really like for the Colts to get a 3-down Mike or Will who can cover at a high level. I'm so over watching Franklin and Speed getting abused.

[lollygagger8]

12 hours ago, krunk said:

I wouldn't fire Ballard either as long as AR finishes the season well. He's going to draft well again next season. The team is going to be stacked. It's probably going to be an almost 100 percent defensive draft The offense is already set.

 

As much as I don't want to agree with this, you are right. 

[NFLfan]

@stitches @Yoshinator @John Hammonds @Solid84 @Superman and anyone else:

 

How would you like it if the Colts added Joe Douglas to the Colts front office?

 

[John Hammonds]

27 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

@stitches @Yoshinator @John Hammonds @Solid84 @Superman and anyone else:

 

How would you like it if the Colts added Joe Douglas to the Colts front office?

 

Oh, that's what we need.  Yet another connection to the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles.

[NFLfan]

16 minutes ago, John Hammonds said:

Oh, that's what we need.  Yet another connection to the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles.

 

I like Joe Douglas. I think the Jets are dysfunctional and it did not start with Douglas. It started at the top. The best owners allow their football people to make decisions. When the owner fired Saleh, he said the Jets had one of the most talented teams in the NFL. A few weeks later, he fires the guy who assembled this "most talented team". SMH

 

I would not mind Douglas replacing Grigson in my front office. Douglas has had much better drafts than the Vikings have had.

[richard pallo]

21 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

I like Joe Douglas. I think the Jets are dysfunctional and it did not start with Douglas. It started at the top. The best owners allow their football people to make decisions. When the owner fired Saleh, he said the Jets had one of the most talented teams in the NFL. A few weeks later, he fires the guy who assembled this "most talented team". SMH

 

I would not mind Douglas replacing Grigson in my front office. Douglas has had much better drafts than the Vikings have had.

I don’t think anyone would have a problem with Douglas over Grigson.  But Douglas was good in bringing in Rodgers and his cap hit at his age.  Then caving to his demands on coaches and players.  I’ll take Ballard over Douglas right now.  He drafts very well and we have a good young roster waiting on its quarterback.  

[stitches]

1 hour ago, NFLfan said:

@stitches @Yoshinator @John Hammonds @Solid84 @Superman and anyone else:

 

How would you like it if the Colts added Joe Douglas to the Colts front office?

 

His record as a GM is much worse than Ballard's and I want Ballard gone so... 

 

I read somewhere Grigson is a candidate for the Jets job.  How would you feel if they "steal" him from you? 

[Yoshinator]

2 hours ago, NFLfan said:

@stitches @Yoshinator @John Hammonds @Solid84 @Superman and anyone else:

 

How would you like it if the Colts added Joe Douglas to the Colts front office?

 

I would like him as a scout, yes. That organization was very dysfunctional, and it seemed like Woody Johnson was calling the shots the last couple years. Douglas hit on a decent amount of players, and even though I don't think he's a solid GM, I would love his scouting prowess in the Colts organization, 

[Solid84]

2 hours ago, NFLfan said:

@stitches @Yoshinator @John Hammonds @Solid84 @Superman and anyone else:

 

How would you like it if the Colts added Joe Douglas to the Colts front office?

 

He’s probably not been helped by owner Woody Johnson, but I’m not really a fan of Douglas

[NewColtsFan]

3 hours ago, NFLfan said:

@stitches @Yoshinator @John Hammonds @Solid84 @Superman and anyone else:

 

How would you like it if the Colts added Joe Douglas to the Colts front office?

 

I could be wrong….  But I don’t think Douglas would come as an addition.   He would come if Irsay fires Ballard.   
 

Also, if Douglas did come as a #2,  that would change the dynamic of the Colts front office.  It would be a demotion for Dodds and Brown.  
 

For those reasons I don’t see the fit for either side.   

[Superman]

3 hours ago, NFLfan said:

@stitches @Yoshinator @John Hammonds @Solid84 @Superman and anyone else:

 

How would you like it if the Colts added Joe Douglas to the Colts front office?

 

 

If he took the place of Morocco Brown or Ed Dodds? It's not a terrible idea. I think the Colts front office would benefit from a shake-up at the top, and Joe Douglas is wired differently enough from Chris Ballard that it would be a good way to introduce some new thinking to the process. 

 

However, I don't know that a shake-up is sufficient for this team. I think there are some deeply rooted issues that will persist if we don't start fresh. Adding in someone who would come with their own baggage probably doesn't help in that area.

 

For all of Joe Douglas' faults and failures, it's become pretty apparent how greatly he was undermined by ownership with the Jets. And at the end of the day, the major problems were about the QB position, not the overall quality of the roster.