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• With his job on the line, Ballard’s philosophy with the Colts has changed

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images It took seeing the end of the line, but the general manager is finally waking up. Chris Ballard has made a flurry of moves during free agency. It is a type of Ballard that Indianapolis Colts fans have never seen before. It is a Ballard that fans have been clamoring for the better part of a decade. He has spoken about being wrong before and needing to chan...2025
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• Is it playoffs or bust for Chris Ballard and the Colts in 2025?

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images To keep the gang together, do the Colts have to make the playoffs? The Indianapolis Colts winning the Super Bowl would be the best case scenario for 2025 and the easiest way to keep Chris Ballard, Anthony Richardson, and Shane Steichen together going forward. On the other hand, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft would be the ultimate failure and...2025
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• What an ideal offseason would look like for the Colts

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images With both Ballard and Steichen confirmed for at least one more year, we can think about the immediate future for the franchise Each offseason is a blank page for every general manager to try and improve their roster, both in the short and the long term. The Colts are currently in a position where there are very little starters set in stone for next y...2025
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• What’s the best trade return the Rams could get for Matt Stafford?

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Why the Rams couldn’t get a first rounder for Stafford straight up, but could get creative with these 3 teams The premise of the Los Angeles Rams trading quarterback Matthew Stafford can no longer be classified as a baseless rumor or speculation because this year the franchise is putting up signals that the team is ready to make some sweeping changes. Though ther...2025
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• More shocking Colts HOF snub: Adam Vinatieri or Reggie Wayne?

Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images Both men are deserving, but both were left out this year. The golden age of Indianapolis Colts football produced some of the greatest players of all time. Jim Irsay has been working to add them to the Ring of Honor at Lucas Oil, but there is a prize far bigger than local stardom. Several of those Colts greats have found themselves enshrined in the NFL H...2025
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• Colts fans: Who’s winning the Super Bowl?

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Make your pick. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will face off for the Lombardi trophy on Sunday in New Orleans. It is the type of stage that all teams fight to be on, but only two get that distinction. The Indianapolis Colts would love to be playing in the big game, but they have plenty to work on if that is to be their destiny. Currently...2025
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• Pondering the future of Myles Garrett: Should the Browns give in?

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Should Cleveland take on the highest bidder? Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images The NBA world was shocked over the past few days with the news of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic, a player beloved by fans and thought to be untouchable, to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a few ...2025
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• Colts culture shift challenges means players no longer have guaranteed job security

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) sits on the sideline during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images “But the No. 1 thing we have to figure out, and what Anthony’s got to work through, is staying healthy,” Ballard said. “Like he’s got to be able to stay healthy. And that to me, is probably the big...2025
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• What questions do Colts fans want answered at Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference?

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks at a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center — Feb. 28, 2024. | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Ballard will soon be drilled with questions from reporters regarding Richardson, Steichen, the next defensive coordinator, the results of his ‘run it back’ campaign, avoiding improvement through free agency...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Patriots fire Jerod Mayo

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots have moved on from Jerod Mayo after only one season. After their game on Sunday, the New England Patriots announced that Jerod Mayo would not be back as their head coach meaning Mayo only lasted one season after replacing Bill Belichick. You could argue that Mayo was setup to fail with how the roster was constructed but he ...2025
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• The Colts need a culture reset

Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images I think it’s time to normalize the saying “The Curse of Andrew Luck”. Since Andrew Luck’s first injury in 2015, the Indianapolis Colts have been the face of mediocrity in the NFL. Never good enough to seriously compete and never showing serious potential. Andrew Luck’s sudden retirement in 2018 put the team in a d...2025
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• NFL Power Rankings Week 18: New Year New Regime Time?

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Colts continued their 2024 season on the road on Sunday against a NFC foe in the New York Giants. The Giants were 2-13 on the year, coming off a huge week 16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The Colts went into week 16 without Quarterback Anthony Richardson but saw the return of Linebacker EJ Speed and Wide receiver Alec Pierce. The Colts now sit at 7-9, cu...2025
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• Pat McAfee goes scorched earth on the state of the Indianapolis Colts

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The former Colts Punter and current sports media superstar took to Twitter/X to air out his grievances with the state of the organization. The Indianapolis Colts are amidst another organizational collapse after melting down against the worst team in the NFL on Sunday. The New York Giants were slated with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Dra...2024
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• Should the Colts keep Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen?

Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK The personnel moves and the performance of the Colts this season has reflected poorly on the Colts front office and coaching staff. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein You live and die by your decisions. Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen put their cards on the tabl...2024
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• Why Colts fans are lashing out at the benching of Anthony Richardson

Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The past 72 hours have been centered around the young quarterback’s shortcomings, but what might be the final nail in the coffin is either indicative of an organizational dysfunction coming to a head or a never-before-seen master plan. The rollercoaster known as The Anthony Richardson Experience has been a bumpy one, but that was long to be expected. After just t...2024
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• Joe Flacco may not be the Colts’ starting QB, but he’s undefeated against Father Time

Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Week 5’s Quarterback of the Week may be riding the bench in Week 6. Though it may be controversial to award a player the QB of the Week award for a game his team lost, we just do not know how many more chances we are going to get with Joe Flacco. He’s the only quarterback in the NFL who could either never see the field...2024
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• Pat McAfee goes scorched earth on the state of the Indianapolis Colts
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• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Is It Still OK to Love Football?
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2025
"Colts' Jim Irsay declares Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard will return as team's head coach, GM for 2025 season"

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"Colts owner Jim Irsay being treated for severe respiratory illness after police suspected overdose in home"

2023
"Colts' Jim Irsay calls for drastic rule change after NFL 'admits' to key botched calls against Indianapolis"

2022
"Colts owner Jim Irsay says Matt Ryan equips team for 'another generation of greatness,' run at Lombardi Trophy"

2021
"Colts owner Jim Irsay guarantees two Super Bowl wins this decade: 'Believe and you will see'"

2020
"Jim Irsay is donating the masks to the Indiana State Department of Health so that they can be distributed to hospitals most in need."

2019
"Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was punished by the league after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in 2014."

2018
"Some strange comments from the Colts owner Jim Irsay during his season-ending press conference."

2017
"Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay fired Grigson today, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports."

2016
"If he does so, Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay wants him to retire with the Colts."

2015
"Owner Jim Irsay, watching from a golf cart, slaps high-fives with his staff as he takes in the action."

2014
"Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, attending his first game following his six-game NFL-mandated suspension, was given one of the game balls after his team shut out the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-0, at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday."

• With his job on the line, Ballard’s philosophy with the Colts has changed
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• Is it playoffs or bust for Chris Ballard and the Colts in 2025?
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• What an ideal offseason would look like for the Colts
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• What’s the best trade return the Rams could get for Matt Stafford?
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• More shocking Colts HOF snub: Adam Vinatieri or Reggie Wayne?
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• Pondering the future of Myles Garrett: Should the Browns give in?
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• Colts Ballard signals changes, but will he be different?

Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Ballard knows he has to be better in what could be his last shot with the team. The general manager for the Indianapolis Colts took the podium for his end of year presser. Following another disappointing year in which the team he built missed the playoffs and seemed to be in disarray, Ballard was gifted another year by owner Jim Irsa...2025
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• Looking deeper at Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end of year press conference and what it all means going forward.

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images What Ballard said and what it all means. On Friday January 10th 2025 Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard sat down in front of the media and answered questions until the questions ran out. You can find other accounts of the press conference but these are the questions and answers I found most telling when considering the future of the Co...2025
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• Colts owner pens letter regarding high standards, and then proceeds with mediocrity

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Get ready for more of the same. Since we all know the definition of insanity, I will spare you, but what we are seeing from the owner of the Indianapolis Colts is textbook. Jim Irsay penned a letter to Colts fans expressing his frustrations over how the season ended, stating that the Colts have high standards. He then proceeded to make the same error...2025
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• Colts owner pens letter regarding high standards, and then proceeds with mediocrity
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• What questions do Colts fans want answered at Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference?
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• Around SB Nation: Patriots fire Jerod Mayo
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• Colts part ways with DC Gus Bradley

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports The Indianapolis Colts have parted ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. Bradley had been in charge of the defense for the past three seasons with two different head coaches. He came in to replace Matt Eberflus, who was hired to be the head coach of the Chicago Bears. “I’m appreciative of Gus and the commitment he made to the Colts,” head coach Shan...2025
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• NFL Black Monday: Colts’ Shane Steichen indicates ‘no decision yet’ on embattled DC Gus Bradley

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Colts are still contemplating a change regarding their defensive coordinator position—which could be imminent. According to FOX59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicated early on ‘NFL Black Monday’ that “no decision has been made yet” regarding embattled veteran defensive coordinator Gus Bradley—as those evaluat...2025
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• Colts’ Jim Irsay pledges to retain both GM Chris Ballard, HC Shane Steichen in letter

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Colts appear to be ‘running it back’ completely at general manager, head coach, and quarterback for next season. The Indianapolis Colts published a letter from team owner Jim Irsay on Sunday evening, which pledged that both general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will be retained for the 2025 season, despite the disappointing 20...2025
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• Looking deeper at Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end of year press conference and what it all means going forward.
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• Colts part ways with DC Gus Bradley
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• Colts’ Jim Irsay pledges to retain both GM Chris Ballard, HC Shane Steichen in letter
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• ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports ‘change could be coming for Colts’—with Ed Dodds as potential GM replacement

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that change could be coming for the Colts organization, with the GM spot as the top possibility. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on ‘Sunday NFL Countdown,’ Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen’s job status appears safe headed into the 2025 campaign. However, team owner Jim Irsay and his daughters could be con...2025
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• The Colts need a culture reset
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• Pat McAfee goes scorched earth on the state of the Indianapolis Colts
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• Should the Colts keep Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen?
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• Why Colts fans are lashing out at the benching of Anthony Richardson
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Colts owner Jim Irsay not ruling out blockbuster trade for Marvin Harrison Jr.

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• Colts' Jim Irsay calls for drastic rule change after NFL 'admits' to key botched calls against Indianapolis

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• Jim Irsay asked Peyton Manning to retire with Colts
Will Peyton Manning walk away from football after Super Bowl 50? If he does so, Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay wants him to retire with the Colts....2016
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• Colts owner Irsay donating 10,000 N95 masks
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• Irsay: Manning-Luck change 'right thing to do'
Colts owner Jim Irsay took a moment from his team's celebration of reaching the AFC title game Sunday to publicly assess his decision to cut Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning in 2012 so he could use the top pick to draft Andrew Luck....2015
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• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Is Gronk Already the Best Tight End Ever?
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• T.Y. Hilton, Colts Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Colts owner Jim Irsay fires warning shot to other NFL teams over possible Andrew Luck tampering

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• Jim Irsay: Colts have “great” interest in Marvin Harrison Jr., but trading up is probably “too difficult”

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Colts maintain their interest in Marvin Harrison Jr., and while a trade up appears unlikely, anything can happen... According to team owner Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts maintain “great” interest in prized Ohio State wideout prospect Marvin Harrison Jr. However, a trade up from #15, where the Colts currently select in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, to...2024
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• What’s the best trade return the Rams could get for Matt Stafford?
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• Colts fans: Who’s winning the Super Bowl?
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• What the Colts need to go right next season in order to be back in the playoffs

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images With most things staying the same, there will need to be a lot of in house development from this team. The Colts once again missed the playoffs, that is no news by now, and instead of blowing things up in order to start fresh they have decided to run it back for what it looks like one final try with general manager Chris Ballard, head-coach Shane Steichen, ...2025
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• Colts to host NFL’s first ever regular season game in Berlin during 2025 campaign

Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images The Colts are scheduled to make history by hosting an NFL game in Berlin during the 2025 regular season. The Indianapolis Colts announced on Wednesday that the franchise will host the league’s first ever regular season game in Berlin, Germany, during the 2025 campaign: Wir kommen zurück nach Deutschland!Next season we are excited to host the N...2025
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• Colts Ballard signals changes, but will he be different?
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• Looking deeper at Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end of year press conference and what it all means going forward.
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• What’s the best trade return the Rams could get for Matt Stafford?
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• Former QB Andrew Luck signs Colts’ infamous, since taken down ‘2014 AFC Finalist’ banner

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One of the most longstanding Colts memes in franchise history has been freshly inked—and hopefully put to rest. On Monday, Indianapolis Colts former franchise quarterback Andrew Luck appeared on Barstool Sports ‘Pardon My Take’ to discuss his abrupt retirement among other items. While him detailing the unique timing of his shocking r...2025
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• Analysis: Colts owner Jim Irsay announces Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will RETURN for 2025

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ballard and Steichen get to continue developing Anthony Richardson At nearly 8:30 PM Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay posted the following announcement online via his Twitter account: pic.twitter.com/VXFKrz9hnl— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) January 6, 2025 Regardless of how you feel about this decision the fact that Irsay made it now...2025
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• Colts owner announces decision on HC Shane Steichen, GM Chris Ballard

Despite recent speculation that Colts general manager Chris Ballard‘s job could be in danger, team owner Jim Irsay has released a statement on X announcing that Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will be returning to lead the team in 2025....2025
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• ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports ‘change could be coming for Colts’—with Ed Dodds as potential GM replacement
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• Report: Colts are among teams with ‘murmurs of front office shuffling’ at GM

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images There have been at least whispers that the Colts could be contemplating a significant change within their front office. According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Indianapolis Colts, along with the Miami Dolphins, have been linked to ‘murmurs of front office shuffling’ at general manager: “On the GM side, there have been at least murmurs of front-office s...2024
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• Sadly, since ‘Deflate-Gate,’ 2014-24 is shaping up to be the ‘lost decade’ of Colts football

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Colts fans are still hoping for better days ahead, but when will those greener pastures actually come to fruition? The current Indianapolis Colts on the field football product isn’t great, and to be honest, it’s been that way for at least the past week seasons much to the dismay of the seemingly now disenchanted Horseshoe Faithful. With the New Eng...2024
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• Mythbusters: Colts owner Jim Irsay denies artificial piped-in crowd noise

Colts owner Jim Irsay, left, and Colts President Bill Polian, right, congratulates Indianapolis Colts’ Peyton Manning on winning the 2008 NFL MVP during a halftime ceremony. The Indianapolis Colts hostedthe Philadelphia Eagles at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN on Thursday night, Aug. 20, 2009 in their second preseason game. | The Indianapolis Star-USA TODAY NETWORK “Reminder.....2024
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