2022 NFL Free Agency

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

It certainly helps. When you have a direct side-by-side comparison with an actual shit GM (Grigson), it's easier to recognize a superior (not perfect) GM. That along with the Andrew Luck-induced QB debacle we've had to deal with are the two biggest things that really affect most fans' perspectives, in my opinion.

The next would be Bill Polian as the other bread in this sandwich. You can argue he's the greatest GM of all time and we watched him for nearly 15 years. So the fact that Ballard very much follows the Polian school of thought carries some weight.

I looked up this short piece I remember from Polian years ago. I see some of these bold points annoys some fans a lot...

https://www.espnfrontrow.com/2014/03...1-bill-polian/

The 1st and 3rd in particular seem to make certain heads explode.

And fans had the same complaints about Polian. It never changes, fans bitch about the GM even if the win the super bowl. See last years SB winner.

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by JAFF

And fans had the same complaints about Polian. It never changes, fans bitch about the GM even if the win the super bowl. See last years SB winner.

Exactly. This is what fans do, we second guess and bitch. Why does that seem to bug you? For a whole bunch of us it is part of the joy. I've been supporting this stinking team for over 50 years and have bitched about every owner and gm we have had in that time. None of them even know I exist, it is a storm in a tea pot and I am fully aware of that. Still think Ballard is way to passive in free agency and am pleased I can bitch about it here.

[Puck]

If it costs a draft pick FUCK that

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Exactly. This is what fans do, we second guess and bitch. Why does that seem to bug you? For a whole bunch of us it is part of the joy. I've been supporting this stinking team for over 50 years and have bitched about every owner and gm we have had in that time. None of them even know I exist, it is a storm in a tea pot and I am fully aware of that. Still think Ballard is way to passive in free agency and am pleased I can bitch about it here.

Because there is no criticizing Ballard, who is easily the best GM in the league and a sure fire Hall of Famer despite the fact that he can't assemble a team that can beat that joke of a team the Jagoffs, ignores team needs every offseason, can't draft a decent pass rusher, has added exactly 1 good receiver in 5 years, hasn't found a replacement at LT despite knowing that 4 years ago the longtime LT would be retiring soon, and has decided to have a throw away year in year 6 of his tenure b/c he couldn't figure out how to add a decent QB with $70M of cap space.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

Because there is no criticizing Ballard, who is easily the best GM in the league and a sure fire Hall of Famer despite the fact that he can't assemble a team that can beat that joke of a team the Jagoffs, ignores team needs every offseason, can't draft a decent pass rusher, has added exactly 1 good receiver in 5 years, hasn't found a replacement at LT despite knowing that 4 years ago the longtime LT would be retiring soon, and has decided to have a throw away year in year 6 of his tenure b/c he couldn't figure out how to add a decent QB with $70M of cap space.

I don’t think Ballard is perfect. Far from it.

I do think he’s one of the better GM’s in the league though, if for no other reason than his draft prowess.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I don’t think Ballard is perfect. Far from it.

I do think he’s one of the better GM’s in the league though, if for no other reason than his draft prowess.

I don’t want him fired for that reason. But ultimately, how much does it matter if he doesn’t win? He’s great at drafting but so far he sucks at constructing a roster.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Zach Pascal to the Eagles on a 1 year deal per Schefter.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...90179827425281

Eagles reached agreement on a one-year agreement with former Colts’ WR Zach Pascal, per source. Pascal now reunites with Eagles’ HC Nick Sirianni.