Four years into Chris Ballard’s rebuild, Frank Reich believes Colts are ready
4 years, 7 months ago

Four years into Chris Ballard’s rebuild, Frank Reich believes Colts are ready

New York Times  

Frank Reich spent the evening of Memorial Day poring through his depth chart, weighing all that’s changed since he first took the job more than two years ago. “Everything has been measured, calculated, poised, in reach,” Reich wrote to Chris Ballard, the Colts’ fourth-year GM. “It was ready,” Reich said of his roster and the team’s bold moves this spring. “The opposite of a perfect storm, in a good way,” Reich said of the team’s move to swap the 13th overall pick in this spring’s draft for Buckner.

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Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach
1 year ago

Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts hired first-year coach Shane Steichen to take them in a new direction. “I just think that every time something happened, we just came closer together.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “He always gives us a chance to win and that’s what you want in your quarterback,” …

Colts have found their offense since firing Frank Reich. The defense has been a different issue
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts have found their offense since firing Frank Reich. The defense has been a different issue

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Indianapolis Colts were struggling mightily on offense last season when owner Jim Irsay decided to fire coach Frank Reich in the middle of his fifth season. “It stings a lot when you lose three games, especially the way it’s been going,” Colts defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis said. It’s basically a game every single day and you …

Colts’ season of chaos: Jim Irsay’s impatience, impulsiveness leave franchise in disarray
1 year, 11 months ago

Colts’ season of chaos: Jim Irsay’s impatience, impulsiveness leave franchise in disarray

New York Times  

That afternoon was like nothing Jim Irsay had experienced across his five-decade run in professional football. After Philip Rivers’ successful one-year stint in 2020, the owner wanted to find the team’s next quarterback in the draft, and in Irsay’s words, “grow our own.” But head coach Frank Reich wanted Wentz, convinced he could salvage the former No. “But I was …

Colts owner Jim Irsay pulls plug on Matt Ryan; are Chris Ballard, Frank Reich next?: Kravitz
2 years, 2 months ago

Colts owner Jim Irsay pulls plug on Matt Ryan; are Chris Ballard, Frank Reich next?: Kravitz

New York Times  

A few months from now, the Colts will be scouring the first round of the NFL Draft in search of a quarterback whom they hope will last in Indianapolis for longer than 10 minutes. With Sam Ehlinger being tabbed to replace the now-benched Matt Ryan, the Colts have will have used seven starting quarterbacks since 2018. Does anybody trust Ballard, …

Colts change offseason schedule by cutting deal with players
3 years, 7 months ago

Colts change offseason schedule by cutting deal with players

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich is always considering new approaches to finish the job. Rather than wait until the traditional three-day mandatory mini-camp in June, Reich and general manager Chris Ballard asked Kelly whether his teammates would be interested in holding light, in-person, voluntary workouts for two weeks and then get eight full weeks off before the start …

‘An explosive mismatch’: Kylen Granson gives Frank Reich, Colts a new weapon at tight end
3 years, 7 months ago

‘An explosive mismatch’: Kylen Granson gives Frank Reich, Colts a new weapon at tight end

New York Times  

Frank Reich never hides it well. “You could tell that he kinda had a little love affair,” Colts director of college scouting, Morocco Brown, recalled on the team’s draft series, “With the Next Pick.” “He had those puppy dog eyes … he knew how to get the room’s attention to get his guy.” Reich brought up Granson to his boss, …

What we learned from the Colts’ bold offseason
4 years, 6 months ago

What we learned from the Colts’ bold offseason

New York Times  

New quarterback, new offensive playmakers, new defensive cornerstone. That’s gonna allow the linebackers to run free and make more plays.” Hilton wants to finish career in Indy “I wanna be a Colt for life,” the 30-year-old wide receiver said last month. “When it’s time to get back out there, everybody’s going to feel me.” Colts receiver T.Y. “I’m 100 percent,” …

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