[1965southpaw]

Every time I get a chance to hear a Ballard interview I get more impressed due to the clarity and simplicity of his message and then seeing his actions line up to exactly what he's messaging. Today on Dakich he's speaking about someone he just added to his staff (sorry didn't get his name but he's not from the football talent pool). This guy's role is to put in place a process to evaluate and predict the non football determinants of success (character, ability to learn, work ethics, etc) to aid in the selection of talent that fits the Colts model. In a small dig a Pagano he said "we talk about grit but what does that really mean". This guy will turn it into something concrete so they can select based on real criteria. Ballard also talked a lot about what you do with a guy once you sign him......you have to have a rigorous plan for how you develop them (both on and off the field) and it needs to be individual to the specific player. Several times he mentioned improved strength and conditioning as well as non football support. Really good stuff. I really think if Pagano doesn't up his game significantly he will be really exposed and Ballard will take action. I have no doubt. ����