Colts' Player Grades: Targeted Fixes Pay Off

0:00On February 27, the Indianapolis Colts landed in 17th place overall in the latest NFL Players Association report cards, as revealed by ESPN. Reporter Kale, Collar. These player-driven grades cover everything from ownership and coaching to facilities and travel, based on input from 1,700. 59 players across the league. High marks went to key leaders like head coach Shane Steichen, with an A-minus, general manager Chris Ballard, with an A, and team ownership also. Earning and A's strength coaches topped out with straight A's too, showing strong support for the top brass despite the team's recent struggles. On the flip side, the home field at Lucas Oil Stadium drew a D, the lowest grade, while the locker room got a C-plus. Even with no playoff appearances in five years, players gave thumbs up to new primary owners like Carly Urse Gordon and others in their first year. The Colts climbed two spots from 19th last year, with the biggest gains in food and dining, jumping from a C to a B and team travel improving, from a D-plus to a B-minus.

1:06Other areas like training staff and coordinators held steady around B-plus. This middle of the pack finish highlights targeted fixes paying off, even as facility upgrades remain a work in progress for Indy. This middle of the pack finish highlights targeted fixes paying off, even as facility upgrades remain a work in progress for Indy.