None of us are mad about not getting the overpaid FA’s. It’s when we miss out on an absolute position of need, for a guy that goes for 5th, 6th, 7th. Or even worse, signs for a million less. It’s so annoying as a fan when we really need depth.
Does anyone else think it's weird that no team captains in indy called a players only meeting all year? So u can tell the media that ur teams not getting it done but u can't sit everyone down to shake em up?
Bring in Justin Fields. I've wanted him the last few years. AR and him have many of the same skill sets, and Fields would be good competition for Richardson.
Well ya you think about the guys like Manning, Brady and brees and the lvl of competition they had it's a perfect demonstration of what high lvl QB competition can do
I don’t believe AR is crazy inaccurate he needs to stay healthy and get the little things right timings and just slowing down everything. Defense needs a revamp and bring in more talent everywhere.
I’ll regain a semblance of hope if they bring in at least two veteran free agents that carry both solid talent and leadership from recent winning programs. Look at the Washington Commanders as an inspiration b/c Zach Ertz and Bobby Wagner both played big roles in helping turn the team into a surprise contender this past season. For this upcoming offseason, Dre Greenlaw is one of the most ideal targets.
He said the right things and I actually believe him. He's gonna try as hard as he can to change his ways. I'm skeptical that he will succeed in that but I do believe him.
I've seen a few different colts content creators talk about Justin Fields possibly ending up in Indy I think that wouldn't be bad as long as we draft a young QB to
He is another Richardson. As soon as his first read is gone they take off running. Those types of QB's do good in college football but you cannot win in the pros with a QB like that. They need a veteran leader that can progress though his reads and deliver the ball where it needs to go not take off running like a deer in the headlights.
I started watching football in early 60"s when there was almost zero player movement. You got new talent thru the draft and rarely walk-ons. Drafted QBs were not played for at least a couple years so they could learn under a vet. Position competition took place within the team itself, and it worked fine. Players these days are wired differently. Yes they are faster and bigger, but motivation to play well seems like it's not a given any more. I think the Colts should get a vet for AR to compete with---Darnold from Vikings would be a good choice. JJ McCarthy if they keep him. Yes he's another rookie, but there's not a lot to choose from. Don't give me Cousins.
Darnold has had 1 good year. He would still be an improvement over AR or bringing in Justin Fields. I wouldn't mind Cousins,Rodgers, or Russ Wilson at this stage because all 3 are improvements to AR and can teach him a thing or two.
It's all good to get a vet, but if Steichen is insisted on starting AR cause u know, he says all he needs is reps, which was BS does no good. I like Darnold, but he doesn't fit Steichens offense (and Steichen will not change his strategy for qbs). Fields would be better fit, but his accuracy ain't great either that's y he's on bench. And I'm not sure Steelers gonna let him go, especially if Wilson loses the first round of playoffs. It's a mess and we caused thus by insisting on drafting a project, im not saying he won't be good one day, but we can't rebuild while trying to figure him out either gonna be hard.
Why is Colts media scared to say it?; Anything Richardson is not good. Y’all keep saying “after getting his health corrected he needs a guy that will push him for the starting job” Another player playing well can’t do anything for him and his talent. Severely weak narrative.
no one has said that, tf are you talking about? AR just needs time to develop you clown, Ballard backed him up as he should have cuz yall so called fans and football experts was tryna act like he was a bottom 5 qb, foh, AR is still young and promising asf.
Ballard was talking about linebackers. Then he didn’t fix the DB room. Blackmon playing with a bad shoulder so I don’t think it was him. The issue was Ballard knew Blackmon tore his labrum and didn’t go get someone
With Ballard, he did say some good things, but I’m at a I’ll believe it when I see it with him. I don’t see him changing his philosophy and I don’t expect to see the team play better.
He cannot read a defense. You have to read and react fast and as soon as his 1st read is covered he takes off running. He doesn't seem to be able to call audibles to adjust plays either. It seems like a mental thing that this guy lacks to be good.
@@wensj8wrong, wrong about everything, AR is being set up for failure with how you fans want him to be. he needs time dummy, stop being so damn impatient.
I’d honestly say the bigger mistake is not bringing in a younger talent to compete with AR. The biggest mistakes is being stubborn and watching your team fail because of one person and accepting it. I like fields to come in he’s still 25 so young and feel like he’d be a good fit with Steichen plus Ballard liked him during that draft!
AR is not the future. The draft pick was wasted. Locker room has issues, I believe DBuck. Similiar to end of year presser 2022. He is a loser. A proud organization has been turned into a clown show. We shall see.
you’re so stupid 😭 , AR needs time you clown, calling him a loser when the org is a shit show rn is funny when he’s part of the few bright spots on the team. you clearly don’t watch colts games you goofy
You're absolutely right what u say but AR I had said that I'll give AR one more year. If he's trash next year then I'm done and he's has to stay healthy as well
A year ago Ballard liked his guys and wasn't willing to do anything different even if it led to him getting fired. This year EVERYBODY not named Jim Irsay wanted that to happen because Ballard was wrong and EVERYBODY else who isn't paid to run the Colts was right and now all the sudden he IS willing to change. NOTHING Ballard says at this point means anything to me. We are stuck with him in 2025 so all that is left to do is HOPE we actually see some change happen or sit back and watch the sh%* show again next season.
I don't even understand that logic that like saying my kid got suspended from school so I'm gunna reward em with a pizza Chris Ballard needs to take this very serious.... Were gunna start looking like Dallas if there's not a serious shift in attitude and culture in the building
Ballard read the critiques said the right things but he is a mediocre GM. I don't care what Free agents he brings in, he doesn't draft superstars and we don't have a reliable QB. I hope next year is Ballards last year because he isn't a good GM and he has had 8 years to prove it.
Injury prone AR an Brent's gotta trade both players! And Ballard says the same stuff over an over ! It's time to bring in new players who can actually compete with these so called starters! Let's hope this coming season is a lot different go Colts
I want Ballard to make a trade for Tanner McKee. I liked him coming out of Stanford. He's a pocket passer who gets rid of the ball quick, and he's accurate. He's currently Philly's 3rd string QB, and I think he could be had for a day 3 pick. Although not nearly the athlete that Richardson is, he would, legitimately challenge Richardson, and very well beat him out. If not, he'd be a cost-effective, decent back-up. He looked good last week. Even though he only beat the Giants last week, he did it with subs, not starters.
Everyone keeps throwing Fields out there but why would Pittsburgh let him go when they aren’t even sure about Russ. They aren’t totally set on their QB situation. I see Jameis or Heniecke in our future unfortunately
I hope Ballard does righ this off season, because I like him as a person and his personality, and I think he drafts like a top 5 GM, and it would be great to not have big changes in the organization. That being said, I don’t know if he will
if you take away a season ending injury AR hasn’t missed that many games, minus the fact that colts thought flacco was the move. Lamar has been playing MVP football. this is a brain dead comment. 0 ball knowledge
They need to tank it out we've witnessed below average play at the qb position for more than a decade now. Lose everything and get Arch Manning let's hit the reset button.
I'm not sure talk is that cheap. What is Irsay giving him per year? I'll bet we could both use that kinda cash. But rather His words are simply fodder. Something to be heard to feed the horses. He has basically been given a year to find another gig. Tank this next season, attempt to get Archie. I have some big ideas of what's next but will hold out on them for now.
Well, you gotta improve the offensive line and you gotta give Richton. Some more time to develop and put some more pieces around him. I mean, zir Franklin should be fired from the colts. After what he did Insulting the cult organization and being completely disrespectful to Pat. McPhee Where his sweet is? So that's that's way beyond on twelve four
A QB will get hurt more when he's lazy and unprofessional. If your QB needs pushing, you've blown the draft pick. They'll avoid being too critical and stress AR's upside--such as it is--because they're praying some incompetent GM might give up a draft pick to get this loser.
A QB under development doesn't have the leadership abilities to put the winning culture in the locker room. And nothing I saw from AD Mitchell looked promising. Also need a new kicker. Matt Gay cant hit over 50 yards.
The sad part is he can draft which a lot of gms can't, but he doesn't shop free agency, and all the guys we draft need vets to mature. This we like our guys wheb they haven't showed up means nothing. They r are all rookies, so it's not like we r locked into big contracts with these guys. We overpay our vets when they haven't shown greatness. AR does need competition, but so do other positions.
None of us are mad about not getting the overpaid FA’s. It’s when we miss out on an absolute position of need, for a guy that goes for 5th, 6th, 7th. Or even worse, signs for a million less. It’s so annoying as a fan when we really need depth.
Should be his End of Career Speech
Does anyone else think it's weird that no team captains in indy called a players only meeting all year? So u can tell the media that ur teams not getting it done but u can't sit everyone down to shake em up?
Bring in Justin Fields. I've wanted him the last few years. AR and him have many of the same skill sets, and Fields would be good competition for Richardson.
Well ya you think about the guys like Manning, Brady and brees and the lvl of competition they had it's a perfect demonstration of what high lvl QB competition can do
I don’t believe AR is crazy inaccurate he needs to stay healthy and get the little things right timings and just slowing down everything. Defense needs a revamp and bring in more talent everywhere.
thank you, someone with a brain!
I’ll regain a semblance of hope if they bring in at least two veteran free agents that carry both solid talent and leadership from recent winning programs. Look at the Washington Commanders as an inspiration b/c Zach Ertz and Bobby Wagner both played big roles in helping turn the team into a surprise contender this past season. For this upcoming offseason, Dre Greenlaw is one of the most ideal targets.
We need a lot more than that
Ballard better be aggressive in free agency this year cause he knows his ass is on the line
He said the right things and I actually believe him. He's gonna try as hard as he can to change his ways. I'm skeptical that he will succeed in that but I do believe him.
If Loveland is there at TE, as a giant Dallas Clark guy, I’d love to get him on this team.
I've seen a few different colts content creators talk about Justin Fields possibly ending up in Indy I think that wouldn't be bad as long as we draft a young QB to
He is another Richardson. As soon as his first read is gone they take off running. Those types of QB's do good in college football but you cannot win in the pros with a QB like that. They need a veteran leader that can progress though his reads and deliver the ball where it needs to go not take off running like a deer in the headlights.
AR is only 22 he is youngest QB in the league so maybe just maybe we let him grow into his spot
I started watching football in early 60"s when there was almost zero player movement. You got new talent thru the draft and rarely walk-ons. Drafted QBs were not played for at least a couple years so they could learn under a vet. Position competition took place within the team itself, and it worked fine. Players these days are wired differently. Yes they are faster and bigger, but motivation to play well seems like it's not a given any more.
I think the Colts should get a vet for AR to compete with---Darnold from Vikings would be a good choice. JJ McCarthy if they keep him. Yes he's another rookie, but there's not a lot to choose from. Don't give me Cousins.
Darnold has had 1 good year. He would still be an improvement over AR or bringing in Justin Fields. I wouldn't mind Cousins,Rodgers, or Russ Wilson at this stage because all 3 are improvements to AR and can teach him a thing or two.
It's all good to get a vet, but if Steichen is insisted on starting AR cause u know, he says all he needs is reps, which was BS does no good. I like Darnold, but he doesn't fit Steichens offense (and Steichen will not change his strategy for qbs). Fields would be better fit, but his accuracy ain't great either that's y he's on bench. And I'm not sure Steelers gonna let him go, especially if Wilson loses the first round of playoffs. It's a mess and we caused thus by insisting on drafting a project, im not saying he won't be good one day, but we can't rebuild while trying to figure him out either gonna be hard.
Like Chris said talk is cheap so lets see how things go in the next year, im going to be supportive,but im a loyal fan
You bring in a rookie… you dont bring in a veteran… make it a fair competition
Why is Colts media scared to say it?;
Anything Richardson is not good. Y’all keep saying “after getting his health corrected he needs a guy that will push him for the starting job”
Another player playing well can’t do anything for him and his talent. Severely weak narrative.
no one has said that, tf are you talking about? AR just needs time to develop you clown, Ballard backed him up as he should have cuz yall so called fans and football experts was tryna act like he was a bottom 5 qb, foh, AR is still young and promising asf.
We should have kept Okeroke instead of Zaire!!
THIS‼️ They wanted Leonard though.
There are hundreds of good free agents in 2025. More than I've ever seen honestly. The Colts org MUST take some shots on this crop.
Ballard was talking about linebackers. Then he didn’t fix the DB room. Blackmon playing with a bad shoulder so I don’t think it was him. The issue was Ballard knew Blackmon tore his labrum and didn’t go get someone
With Ballard, he did say some good things, but I’m at a I’ll believe it when I see it with him. I don’t see him changing his philosophy and I don’t expect to see the team play better.
I’m pretty sure Ballard said that in his presser talk is cheap and he will show it moving forward
Anthony Richardson has all the tools to be a great QB but doesn't know how to use them properly
He cannot read a defense. You have to read and react fast and as soon as his 1st read is covered he takes off running. He doesn't seem to be able to call audibles to adjust plays either. It seems like a mental thing that this guy lacks to be good.
Part of those tools is a brain.
He’s just not a good qb.
In fact so far one of the worst passers ever.
@@wensj8wrong, wrong about everything, AR is being set up for failure with how you fans want him to be. he needs time dummy, stop being so damn impatient.
I’d honestly say the bigger mistake is not bringing in a younger talent to compete with AR. The biggest mistakes is being stubborn and watching your team fail because of one person and accepting it. I like fields to come in he’s still 25 so young and feel like he’d be a good fit with Steichen plus Ballard liked him during that draft!
Could the anonymous quote been Smith?
AR is not the future. The draft pick was wasted. Locker room has issues, I believe DBuck. Similiar to end of year presser 2022. He is a loser. A proud organization has been turned into a clown show. We shall see.
People said the same thing when Peyton threw 100 picks in his first 4 seasons..
As if you know lol QB supposed to get 3 years to shape out
If you're wrong will you backtrack?
you’re so stupid 😭 , AR needs time you clown, calling him a loser when the org is a shit show rn is funny when he’s part of the few bright spots on the team. you clearly don’t watch colts games you goofy
You're absolutely right what u say but AR I had said that I'll give AR one more year. If he's trash next year then I'm done and he's has to stay healthy as well
Let’s be real Ballard knows he has to change or get fired
A year ago Ballard liked his guys and wasn't willing to do anything different even if it led to him getting fired. This year EVERYBODY not named Jim Irsay wanted that to happen because Ballard was wrong and EVERYBODY else who isn't paid to run the Colts was right and now all the sudden he IS willing to change.
NOTHING Ballard says at this point means anything to me. We are stuck with him in 2025 so all that is left to do is HOPE we actually see some change happen or sit back and watch the sh%* show again next season.
I think this time he will actually do something different
Year 7 of saying this
I don't even understand that logic that like saying my kid got suspended from school so I'm gunna reward em with a pizza Chris Ballard needs to take this very serious.... Were gunna start looking like Dallas if there's not a serious shift in attitude and culture in the building
AR has arrogance issues. I've said this all year, and fans got mad at me. I'm not sure you can fix something that won't admit they are broken.
@@clint7210 ya there's that to man I really wanted to believe AR was our guy he has so much talent but the level of ignorance is incomprehensible
Ballard read the critiques said the right things but he is a mediocre GM. I don't care what Free agents he brings in, he doesn't draft superstars and we don't have a reliable QB. I hope next year is Ballards last year because he isn't a good GM and he has had 8 years to prove it.
Injury prone AR an Brent's gotta trade both players! And Ballard says the same stuff over an over ! It's time to bring in new players who can actually compete with these so called starters! Let's hope this coming season is a lot different go Colts
I want Ballard to make a trade for Tanner McKee. I liked him coming out of Stanford. He's a pocket passer who gets rid of the ball quick, and he's accurate. He's currently Philly's 3rd string QB, and I think he could be had for a day 3 pick. Although not nearly the athlete that Richardson is, he would, legitimately challenge Richardson, and very well beat him out. If not, he'd be a cost-effective, decent back-up. He looked good last week. Even though he only beat the Giants last week, he did it with subs, not starters.
I wouldn't mind tanner
Ballard said if not makeing the playoff would push them to put.more effort think they didn't learnd from last years playoff lose
Everyone keeps throwing Fields out there but why would Pittsburgh let him go when they aren’t even sure about Russ. They aren’t totally set on their QB situation. I see Jameis or Heniecke in our future unfortunately
I'd like Jaxon M or Dillion G, as competition for AR.. AR should've never been placed as QB1 without proper competition
I hope the colts draft Jaxson Dart,he has improved greatly the last 2 yrs
yeah no.. AR is the future
Same speech different year
get rid of Franklin
Jason Bean?
Sign a free agent QB capable of starting and draft a QB. Keep AR tho, cut ehlinger if need be.
I rather have Milton to be our QB haha
Bring in Justin Fields for compete for QB position.
I had not watched a single penn state game until last night so didn't really see how much of a dog Warren is really hope Ballard drafts that kid
I hope Ballard does righ this off season, because I like him as a person and his personality, and I think he drafts like a top 5 GM, and it would be great to not have big changes in the organization. That being said, I don’t know if he will
How does he stay healthy? U keep him out of situations that get him hit. QBs like AR and Lamar will always be injury prone, because they are QB's/RB's
if you take away a season ending injury AR hasn’t missed that many games, minus the fact that colts thought flacco was the move. Lamar has been playing MVP football. this is a brain dead comment. 0 ball knowledge
Ballard instills a lot of confidence, thats are gm,ready to waste another draft, what a joke
They need to tank it out we've witnessed below average play at the qb position for more than a decade now. Lose everything and get Arch Manning let's hit the reset button.
I'm not sure talk is that cheap. What is Irsay giving him per year? I'll bet we could both use that kinda cash. But rather His words are simply fodder. Something to be heard to feed the horses. He has basically been given a year to find another gig. Tank this next season, attempt to get Archie. I have some big ideas of what's next but will hold out on them for now.
Well, you gotta improve the offensive line and you gotta give Richton. Some more time to develop and put some more pieces around him. I mean, zir Franklin should be fired from the colts. After what he did
Insulting the cult organization and being completely disrespectful to Pat. McPhee
Where his sweet is? So that's that's way beyond on twelve four
A QB will get hurt more when he's lazy and unprofessional. If your QB needs pushing, you've blown the draft pick. They'll avoid being too critical and stress AR's upside--such as it is--because they're praying some incompetent GM might give up a draft pick to get this loser.
when and where did you get AR being lazy?? so dumb 🤦🏽♂️
Hahahaha Colts😂😂😂
A QB under development doesn't have the leadership abilities to put the winning culture in the locker room. And nothing I saw from AD Mitchell looked promising. Also need a new kicker. Matt Gay cant hit over 50 yards.
The sad part is he can draft which a lot of gms can't, but he doesn't shop free agency, and all the guys we draft need vets to mature. This we like our guys wheb they haven't showed up means nothing. They r are all rookies, so it's not like we r locked into big contracts with these guys. We overpay our vets when they haven't shown greatness. AR does need competition, but so do other positions.
Bringing Justin Fields that’s the obvious choice. He has a free agent with.