Chris Ballard Hired as Indianapolis Colts General Manager
The Indianapolis Colts announced the hiring of Chris Ballard as their new general manager on Sunday.
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Latest Details on Colts Hiring Ballard
Sunday, Jan. 29
Ballard, the former president of football operations for the Kansas City Chiefs, accepted the job while on his second interview with club on Sunday.
Colts head coach Chuck Pagano would comment on the news, "I am extremely excited about Chris coming on as our General Manage. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the organization. I’m looking forward to rolling up our sleeves and going to work along side him."
Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com reported on Saturday that Ballard would prefer to have Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub as his head coach if he's hired. However, the Indianapolis Star's Stephen Holder reported on Sunday he was told by a league source that the potential pairing was just a rumor and that the source believed Pagano would remain head coach.
Wolf Interviews with Colts
Saturday, Jan. 28
Eliot Wolf, the Green Bay Packers' director of football operations, interviewed with the Colts on Saturday, the team announced.
Raye Front-Runner for GM Position
Saturday, Jan. 28
The Colts announced interim general manager Jimmy Raye III interviewed for the full-time position on Saturday.
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported on Jan. 22 that Raye is the "clear favorite" to earn the full-time job, adding, "If coach [Pagano] has a vote, Raye gets it."
Holder wrote that Raye is "well respected around the league" and "will have a real shot" to be hired as the team's next GM.
Raye, 48, has been in the NFL in some capacity for 22 years and has been the Colts' vice president of football operations since 2013. He spent 17 years with the San Diego Chargers, serving as a scout (1996-1999), the director of college scouting (2000-2007) and the director of player personnel (2008-2012).
Kirchner Among Colts Candidates
Wednesday, Jan. 25
Seattle Seahawks executive Trent Kirchner will interview with the Colts, per Kevin Bowen of Colts.com.
Paton Targeted by Colts
Wednesday, Jan. 25
Bowen reported the Colts will interview Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager George Paton.
On Jan. 23, Tom Pelissero of USA Today reported Paton is a "top choice" for the open general manager spot in San Francisco.
Fitterer Set to Meet with Colts
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Scott Fitterer, the Seattle Seahawks' co-director of player personnel, will meet with the Colts Jan. 26, per Adam Caplan of ESPN.
Irsay to Make Final Decision for Colts
Monday, Jan. 23
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Colts owner Jim Irsay will personally decide who the next GM will be.
Ballard Must Give Luck Much-Needed Support
Ballard will inherit a roster that has gone 8-8 in consecutive seasons. Still, having a franchise cornerstone in quarterback Andrew Luck is an appealing bonus.
For most general managers, finding a franchise quarterback (or failing to do so) defines their tenure with a team. For Ballard, however, surrounding Luck with the talent needed to win a Super Bowl will be the focus.
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