GM Chris Ballard promises to take a new approach

Colts GM Chris Ballard on Pro Bowl LB Zaire Franklin: 'You can't win with distractions'
Colts GM Chris Ballard said he'd keep his conversations with linebacker Zaire Franklin private except for one telling comment.
GM Chris Ballard promises to take a new approach after Colts fail to make playoffs again
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard blames himself for another playoff miss. So, he's promising to implement a different approach this offseason. After hearing some team leaders complain publicly about the changes they want,
Colts G.M. Chris Ballard: I didn't create enough competition on the roster
After the Colts' season came to an end in Week 18, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said that he felt ego and complacency when it came to players not having to compete for jobs were issues that kept the team from being more successful.
Colts GM Chris Ballard on defense: 'I did not give them enough'
The Colts fired defensive coordinator Gus Bradley after 3 seasons but GM Chris Ballard admitted he didn't provide enough talent
Colts GM Chris Ballard on running it back: 'That was a mistake'
For most of his nearly hour-long press conference wrapping up the 2024 season, Colts general manager Chris Ballard took responsibility for the franchise’s failures under his watch. Ballard acknowledged he failed to create enough competition on the roster,
Key Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard held his annual (and league required) end-of-season press conference, after the franchise finished short of another playoff berth—following an underwhelming 8-9 record during the 2024 season.
'I made some mistakes': Zaire Franklin sends message to Indianapolis Colts fans
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin led the NFL in tackles this season, but that doesn't mean things went perfectly ...
Two Colts Standouts Named to Second Team All-Pro
With the official release of the AP NFL All-Pro first and second teams on Friday, the Indianapolis Colts found themselves with two members to appear on the list receiving the honor. While the Colts ...
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Colts LB Zaire Franklin claims 2024 NFL tackle title
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin will hold the NFL’s 2024 tackle title, totaling 173 tackles on the season, the ...
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Colts player apologized to fans for mistakes he made during the season that led to public uproar
The 2024 season was quite the ride for the Indianapolis Colts.  There were so many twists and turns, but one of the most ...
Colts' Zaire Franklin Pens Message to Fans
Franklin had arguably his best season as a Colts linebacker, tallying 173 tackles (11 for loss), 3.5 sacks, five fumbles ...
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4 Dolphins received All-Pro votes (but none earned a spot)
It’s no surprise that the Dolphins didn’t have anybody on the All-Pro list, but one player received a first-place vote.
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'Something I shouldn't have said': Steichen to address controversial podcast with Franklin, Speed
Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed both expressed remorse for their podcast segments that have gone viral in light of Sunday's ...
Former Wisconsin linebacker named ProFootballFocus’ 2024 NFL ‘Breakout Player of the Year’
Former Wisconsin and current Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun was named ProFootballFocus’ 2024 ‘Breakout Player of ...
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16-YARD SACK IN OT; Franklin attempts to put the nail in the coffin
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones for a loss of 22 yards in overtime.