Colts' Draft: Ballard's Quick Fixes

0:00On April 23rd, the Indianapolis Colts are in win-now mode, no time for slow cooks. They resign quarterback Daniel Jones and wire receiver Alec Pierce, betting last season's collapse was just bad luck, not a sign of deeper issues. Now the draft is there shot to grab rookies who can contribute right away. General manager Chris Ballard has a track record of chasing high athletic scores, those raw talents with big potential, but with the team's clock ticking he cannot afford projects that need years to develop. This class has to deliver starters, or his job security takes a hit. Fans and insiders see the stakes clear as day. The Colt have endured too much losing, paired with an expensive, unproven quarterback situation. Without fresh talent stepping up fast, the whole operation risks a full tear down and rebuild. Ballard does not need every pick to pan out. Just snag about two immediate contributors, especially on defense. I could steady the ship and keep play off hopes alive.

1:00As the draft approaches, all eyes stay locked on indie, waiting to see if Ballard cooks up the quick fixes this franchise desperately needs.