Ballard 2024 end of year presser

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Originally Posted by rm1369

I’m torn between legit competition and a mentor. How much would Fields need to outplay AR before you give him the starting job? If you think Fields is playing well enough to be the possible long term answer then that’s one thing. But if he’s just a little better than AR who do you start? May be hard to lure Fields here if it’s not a true competition. But if Fields comes in and just barely beats out AR, then Ballard and Stechein are likely done in Indy. AR too.

Agree. That's why I'm leaning towards the mentor and attempt to get AR back on track approach. Of course if Ballard and Steichen believe AR likely won't get there then the better move is to go w/ Fields.