Ballard season end press conference

[CletusPyle]

I think Chris Ballard read Donnie Walsh's book entitled "Owners Love Winners, Even Without Championships"!

[Discflinger]

I think that we were pretty close to reaching the cap this year.

[HoosierinFL]

Originally Posted by CletusPyle

I think Chris Ballard read Donnie Walsh's book entitled "Owners Love Winners, Even Without Championships"!

More like Donnie Baker. We have a good team I swear to god

[Chromeburn]

“Let’s make the layups.”
-Ballard to Wentz


After his comments, you can't think that Wentz is going to be back.

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

“Let’s make the layups.”
-Ballard to Wentz


After his comments, you can't think that Wentz is going to be back.

Bet he is. Bet him and Frank got together and he showed Frank here Fisher missed this block and how Hines didn't chip right and how Doyle should have blocked down but went into the flat etc...

And then Frank went to Irsay directly and told him to release everyone but Carson.

[Oldcolt]

I guess I must have listened to a different presser than most of the freaks. I thought Ballard was pissed beyond belief. He was entirely appropriate both emotionally and factually. The fact that he is getting ripped for how this team is built and still won't back down will piss some off, I love it. He has a developed philosophy that he believes in. It provides continuity for a team over the long haul. Won't make decisions until he has calmed down. Another excellent trait. I'm looking forward to the off season. It will be interesting and controversial no matter what we do. I still like the guy as the GM, a lot.

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I guess I must have listened to a different presser than most of the freaks. I thought Ballard was pissed beyond belief. He was entirely appropriate both emotionally and factually. The fact that he is getting ripped for how this team is built and still won't back down will piss some off, I love it. He has a developed philosophy that he believes in. It provides continuity for a team over the long haul. Won't make decisions until he has calmed down. Another excellent trait. I'm looking forward to the off season. It will be interesting and controversial no matter what we do. I still like the guy as the GM, a lot.

agree. well said.

[ChoppedWood]

Well this seems to fly in the face of the "we're lucky to have him" comment re: Frank.

The Colts played with the lead for more minutes than some of the top Super Bowl contenders — but missed the playoffs.

They played with the lead for 562 minutes this season, more than the Packers (521) or Titans (490), the top seeds in their respective conferences. The Colts managed to lose games where they had leads of 19 (Ravens), 14 (Titans) and 10 (Buccaneers).

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I guess I must have listened to a different presser than most of the freaks.

I just finished listening and sure enough... tone and inflection make a difference. I actually thought he sounded even more disappointed and resigned than it read. Resigned to the fact that they took a shot with Wentz and it didn't work. And even further; the way he talked about Wentz's problems made them sound like uncoachable mental issues. Reading the transcript made it seem like he was saying the opposite.

Also, he likes our D scheme and made a compelling case for it going from Indy back to Chicago. Big issue is pass rush (no surprise) and corner.

Also likes our WRs. And after watching Warner's film study, for that game at least, they did seem like they were getting open more than I expected. Brought up how Luck and Rivers did so well with Reich's system by, among other things, getting the ball out quickly. Another specific indictment of Wentz.

[apballin]

I watched it,

Dudes a stand up straight up guy and I respect it

Says he’s not changing the type of players he goes after and he does go after free agents but he’s not gonna over pay it all depends on the player

I know JMV has been talking about moving Nelson to LT for awhile now and that was funny he was definitely taking a shot at JMV with the comment about why would you move a hall of fame guard I was laughing my ass off

I get the feeling if they can get a better QB somehow then Wentz is done I’m not sure about contracts and trades and all that