Notes from the Colts media availability at the Combine

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Colts GM Chris Ballard said he’s in talks with WR Michael Pittman Jr. on a long-term deal, but he said it’s possible they could use the franchise tag if they’re not able to reach an agreement.

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...15914725343650

Pittman will be a Colt in September one way or the other, Ballard says definitively

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...10289802965305

Ballard: “Always the preference is to take care of our own people first”

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...11218040287451

Ballard: “Really happy” with where QB Anthony Richardson’s at in his rehab, says Richardson’s throwing again.

Doesn’t want to make any predictions, cites lessons learned from prior statements in this area

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...15064481255592

RB Jonathan Taylor is healthy this offseason.

RT Braden Smith had successful knee surgery

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...15432627916921

Chris Ballard on Jim Irsay: “He is progressing well. We are talking… We won’t do anything without talking to him”