Colts' Grades: Progress Amidst Field Woes

0:00On February 27th, ESPN reporter Kaelin Collar got her hands on the leaked NFL Players Association team report cards for 2026, even after. In arbitrator said they could not go public. These grades come straight from player surveys each year. For the Indianapolis Colts, the overall rank landed at 17th out of all teams, which puts them a bit below average. The Colts earned solid marks in several areas, like an A from ownership, an A for General Manager Chris Ballard, and an A minus for head coach Shane Steichen. Strength coaches also pulled an A, and the nutritionist got an A minus. With the home field at Lucas Oil Stadium drew a D, despite a fresh turf install back in July of 2024. Players gave high praise to top leadership, which stands out given the team's recent struggles on the win column. Ownership under the Ayersay daughters, especially Carly Ayersay Gordon, seems to have brought fresh energy that players appreciate. Ballard gets credit for his straight talk and loyalty to the roster.

1:02That D on the field surface has folks talking, especially with injury concerns around the team. Yet players rated the training staff in rooms, mostly bees, showing some mixed feelings on facilities. Overall the Colts climbed from 22nd in 2024 to 19th last year, and now 17th, a steady bump up that hints at. progress behind the scenes progress behind the scenes progress behind the scenes progress