Colts' Ballard Aims for Playoffs with Draft Picks

0:00On April 16th, the Indianapolis Colts just locked in their two biggest offseason needs by resigning quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce. Now General Manager Chris Ballard heads into draft week with seven picks, starting at number 47 in round two, aiming to end of five year. Playoff drought has got him and coach Shane Stuykin feeling the heat. They beefed up the defensive line with three free Asian signings, including Inns Michael Clemens and Arden Kee, but lost quiddy pay and Samson Ebbakom. La A2, La A2 led with eight and a half sacks last year, yet Ballard knows they need more speed up front to pair with him and really pressure. Quarterbacks, fans and insiders see the pressure mounting after trades sending linebacker Zaire Franklin to Green Bay and top receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to. Pittsburgh plus losses like right tackle Braden Smith on the line. That hot seeds burning brighter with no playoff since Ballard took over.

1:00Tied in Tyler Warren, shown as a first round pick last year, and they've got solid punter, Rigoberto Sanchez plus two strong kickers, so those spots. Set are set. Ballard traded future first rounders to the Jets for star cornerback sauce gardener, and whispers say more deals could come, like moving corner-kitting, more the second, or letting quarterback Anthony Richardson shot for a trade. As draft night nears, Ballard's moves could flip the script for Indy, keep an eye on how he builds that front seven to chase those wins.