Ballard Cap Philosophy

[Pez]

I really like this guy. Honesty, consistency. I may not completely agree with his approach, but at least he has coherent reasons behind it.

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[DrSpaceman]

I think its been clear this was the approach, he is just verbalizing it.

And while I agree to some extent its the best approach long term, you are going to need to sign some free agents, in this day and age, to win a title.

Trying to do it all through the draft is very hard. Polian almost did it. That SB winning team was almost all Colts drafted players. But then to find put them over the top, they had to get booger McFarland. Not a FA, a trade, but still, you have to bring in some guys in the NFL to fill in gaps. And Adam Vinatieri, free agent, probably the biggest one ever for the Colts. You just don't always have the opportunity their in the draft for every position you need.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by DrSpaceman

I think its been clear this was the approach, he is just verbalizing it.

And while I agree to some extent its the best approach long term, you are going to need to sign some free agents, in this day and age, to win a title.

Trying to do it all through the draft is very hard. Polian almost did it. That SB winning team was almost all Colts drafted players. But then to find put them over the top, they had to get booger McFarland. Not a FA, a trade, but still, you have to bring in some guys in the NFL to fill in gaps. And Adam Vinatieri, free agent, probably the biggest one ever for the Colts. You just don't always have the opportunity their in the draft for every position you need.

Exactly. Both Booger and AV came in and acted like pros.