Chris Ballard, Indianapolis Colts

Eight years in, Chris Ballard still hasn't realized the vision he laid out for Colts
Colts owner Jim Irsay is sticking with general manager Chris Ballard, even though Ballard hasn't been able to meet his own goals for the franchise.
Why did the Colts retain Chris Ballard as general manager?
The Indianapolis Colts are retaining general manager Chris Ballard for the 2025 NFL season, so I’m sure the question on the mind of just about everyone is, why? By now, we are all quite familiar with Ballard’s track record at the helm of this team, so I will bypass that information and dive into what my best guess is as to why Ballard is returning.
With Chris Ballard returning, Colts' approach in free agency must change
With Chris Ballard returning for 2025 as the Colts’ general manager, his approach to free agency has to change.
Pat McAfee Candidly Reacts to Colts Retaining Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard
Pat McAfee reacts to the Indianapolis Colts bringing back head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard.
10 Colts thoughts on the return of Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard -- and the 2024 season
Colts season has come to an end. Nate Atkins has 10 thoughts on how it unfolded and where the franchise must go from here.
Opinion
Doyel: Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen back, so it's Anthony Richardson or bust for Colts
With the coach and GM back, the Colts' only hope in 2025 is to build (finally) around Anthony Richardson, dump Joe Flacco and hope AR5 figures it out.
Colts' Jim Irsay declares Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard will return as team's head coach, GM for 2025 season
The Indianapolis Colts finished their 2024 NFL season on Sunday, and team owner Jim Irsay is already looking ahead to 2025, indicating in a statement that head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard will return despite increased speculation of potentially sweeping changes in the organization.
Colts owner Jim Irsay: 'I believe in Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen'
Colts owner Jim Irsay released a statement through X Sunday night that general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen will be back next season
Colts will retain GM Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen for 2025
In a letter penned to Indianapolis Colts fans, owner Jim Irsay confirmed that both GM Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will be back for the 2025 season. "I've been evaluating our entire operation, and I believe in Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen and our
Irsay: 'I believe in Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen' | Colts keeping GM, head coach
Colts owner Jim Irsay addressed the fanbase after the team failed to make the playoffs for the fourth time in as many years.
Colts owner Jim Irsay says he's retaining GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay insists he’s as frustrated as the team’s fans are about a fourth consecutive playoff ...
Colts Cover 2 Podcast: Colts retain GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen
IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Jim Irsay’s decision to retain Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen ...
Rival Team Requests Interview with Colts Assistant General Manager
The Tennessee Titans have requested to interview Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds for the open general manager ...
Colts, Jim Irsay could have made major changes. Here’s why they chose continuity instead
Frustrating though it may be, there's some logic behind the Colts sticking with Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen and Anthony ...