Prior to the 2023 NFL Draft, the most pivotal draft for Chris Ballard during his tenure in Indianapolis, uncertainty remained. It was unsure if Ballard would not only secure the team’s franchise QB of the future but also pair a Head Coach that would bring the team to forgotten heights. Fast forward a bit and it appears the Colts have their HC-QB tandem for the future.
Although the draft selection of Anthony Richardson was step one in the rebuild process, what happened later that weekend in the 3rd round was the beginning of a new philosophy for Chris Ballard and company.