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Originally Posted by JesusChrist
There is absolutely no way the Colts would do that deal and not get the #11 pick from them.
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Though I agree is not likely, I could see a scenario where Ballard agreed to such a trade. He's certainly shown he's not out to please the masses (Hankins), and I think if the deal was good enough he would take it regardless of the criticism he would face. I'm sure he'd extract another king's ransom to do it, but he'd do it.
My view of Ballard is not that he's interested in bringing in tons of bodies to fill spots, as some here have theorized, but rather that he's all about value. Maybe a Moneyball type of approach, where he's always trying to maximize his bang for his buck. He takes a bunch of second rounders from the Jets instead of insisting on their first next year. He doesn't sign top free agents and waits for the initial free agency frenzy to subside before he make any moves. He cuts high-priced players that don't fit his scheme.
I think he'll make moves based upon a cold, business-like decision about value and anticipated return. Rookies are cheap with lots of upside if you pick well. Top free agents are usually at their peak, cost exorbitant sums of money, and usually have little additional upside. Fill in any holes with more reasonably priced second or third tier free agents. When a special opportunity presents itself, maybe he'll have the resources to jump at it.