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.
Colts owner Jim Irsay says he's retaining GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay intends to bring back longtime general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen for another season, he announced in a letter to fans Sunday night. Indy struggled late in the season and missed the playoffs for a fourth straight year,
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 sticking with coach Shane Steichen, GM Chris Ballard
The Indianapolis Colts don't plan to move on from Shane Steichen at coach and Chris Ballard at general manager, team owner Jim Irsay said in a statement on Sunday. Irsay
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
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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.
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 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 ...
Jim Irsay says Colts will retain coach Shane Steichen, GM Chris Ballard for 2025
"The expectation is to win our division and compete for championships," the Colts owner said in a statement announcing the ...
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Theme of the offseason for the Colts needs to be adding this element
As the Indianapolis Colts approach the 2025 offseason, the theme for Chris Ballard and this sputtering organization over the ...
4 way too early targets for Colts in 2025 NFL Draft
The Colts must target Colston Loveland, Tyler Booker, Jihaad Campbell and Benjamin Morrison in the 2025 NFL Draft ...
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 ...
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Early look at Colts 2025 roster before free agency and draft
Let’s take an early look ahead to the Colts’ 2025 roster and how it’s constructed before free agency and the NFL draft take ...
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Colts high-ranking executive requested to interview for division rival
In what has become an annual tradition, Indianapolis Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds is getting looks from around ...
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2025 7 round Colts NFL mock draft as the team enters what should be a make or break offseason
The Indianapolis Colts made the puzzling decision to retain general manager Chris Ballard for his ninth season following the ...