Ballard's Make-or-Break Season | Indianapolis Colts News

0:00It's September 12th, Indianapolis Colt News. Today starts now. AI powered and ready for kickoff. Last year was a tough one for the Indianapolis Colts. They started strong, eight wins and two losses, but then quarterback Daniel Jones went down with an Achilles injury in December. That pretty much derailed their season and they ended up losing their last seven games, even bringing Philip Rivers out of her timer for a bit. This year though, there's a fresh start. The Colt are heading into week one against the Baltimore Ravens with a clean injury report, meaning everyone is good to go. That's a huge plus, especially with a tough opponent right out of the gate. But beyond the on-field action, there's a lot of focus on the man in the front office. General manager Chris Ballard is entering his 10th season with the team. Some folks are questioning if he's done enough to earn that kind of longevity, considering they've only made the playoffs twice in one just one game in that time. This is also the final year Ballard's contract. If the team doesn't make it to the postseason this year,

1:02it's very possible the organization will look to make a change. A lot of the team's success or lack thereof is going to fall on his shoulders. Ultimately, a lot of the pressure is on Daniel Jones to bounce back from that Achilles injury and lead the team. With a healthy roster and a new season, the hope is that Jones can recapture the form he showed before getting hurt. But for Chris Ballard, this season feels like a real proofy year.