More evidence that the Colts are in good hands for the next several years. Survey of NFL agents by the Athletic results in Ballard being identified as (1) the best GM overall, (2) best talent evaluator among GMs/front office leaders, and (3) tied for second as most trustworthy GM/front office leader:
Here's the article if you are a subscriber (the article covers many other survey questions other than those mentioned above):
https://theathletic.com/2762455/2021...ustworthy-gms/
Here's a summary by Stampede Blue if you are not a subscriber:
https://www.stampedeblue.com/2021/8/...-of-nfl-agents
Now, I suppose you could argue that having all the agents like you might suggest you're a pushover or something like that, but if you look at the contracts that Ballard's negotiated I really don't think that narrative is borne out.