I think that we were pretty close to reaching the cap this year.

More like Donnie Baker. We have a good team I swear to god

“Let’s make the layups.”
-Ballard to Wentz


After his comments, you can't think that Wentz is going to be back.

Blah blah bullshit bullshit blah

Let’s see what you do to fix your fuck ups.

Bet he is. Bet him and Frank got together and he showed Frank here Fisher missed this block and how Hines didn't chip right and how Doyle should have blocked down but went into the flat etc...

And then Frank went to Irsay directly and told him to release everyone but Carson.

What surplus????

The Colts had to restructure Ryan Kelly's deal at the start of the season and TY Hilton's contract during the season just to stay under the cap.

This year was a bit unusual, however, because the salary cap unexpectedly dropped about $16M due to COVID-19.

I guess I must have listened to a different presser than most of the freaks. I thought Ballard was pissed beyond belief. He was entirely appropriate both emotionally and factually. The fact that he is getting ripped for how this team is built and still won't back down will piss some off, I love it. He has a developed philosophy that he believes in. It provides continuity for a team over the long haul. Won't make decisions until he has calmed down. Another excellent trait. I'm looking forward to the off season. It will be interesting and controversial no matter what we do. I still like the guy as the GM, a lot.

agree. well said.

Well this seems to fly in the face of the "we're lucky to have him" comment re: Frank.

The Colts played with the lead for more minutes than some of the top Super Bowl contenders — but missed the playoffs.

They played with the lead for 562 minutes this season, more than the Packers (521) or Titans (490), the top seeds in their respective conferences. The Colts managed to lose games where they had leads of 19 (Ravens), 14 (Titans) and 10 (Buccaneers).

Ballard took the blame and laid out what needs to be done. First part is hard personally. The second will be hard due to the salary cap/rules. Its not impossible. The wildcards are people and their ability to meet expectations