According to The Athletic’s Ben Standig (subscription), Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard is the NFL’s most trusted league executive and best talent evaluator per an NFL agent survey recently conducted by 30 certified player representatives:
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12. Among general managers or front-office leaders, whom do you trust the most?
Chris Ballard, Colts general manager (6 votes)
“Find him to be completely forthcoming. Offers info.