The general manager for the Indianapolis Colts took the podium for his end of year presser. Following another disappointing year in which the team he built missed the playoffs and seemed to be in disarray, Ballard was gifted another year by owner Jim Irsay. The leash has been long for Ballard, entering his ninth year, as he has been unable to produce on the field. No division championships and only two playoff appearances have him sounding like a changed man. Two questions linger: has he changed and if so, will it be too little too late.
This is a make or break season for Ballard.