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Originally Posted by rm1369
Reminds you of something the Browns would do? Ballard has been here 8 fucking years. Firing him wouldn’t be a knee jerk reaction, a sign of unrealistic expectations, or constant changing of direction. We’ve seen what his “leadership” and vision builds. We know the end result. How many years do you give someone so that you appear stable like a good franchise? 10? 15? Might as well move the team now. All Ballard is building is an unlikable team and a disgusted fanbase.
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I am just stunned by those that are somehow still either in Ballard's camp (prob like 15%) or are more comfortable with what you know vs what you don't (prob 85%). What we know, is he sucks, his record over a long duration of measurement, is proof of this. This is NOT something that is open for debate.
What is more confusing- there are a LOT of recent examples of drastic restructurings that have been successful. The Lions are a terrific example of it. Arguably the best team in football from being atrocious just a few years ago. They shook up everything and turned the entire culture around.
A lot of people scoff'd at Dion doing what he did 2 years ago at Colorado. Held a full team session and told a bunch of players they weren't good enough and they would be replaced. A lot of people said it would fail- they won 9 games this year and are getting huge recruits to come to their team. Hell Cignetti right in the back yard basically did the same thing.
I know, I know, college totally different, but the premise is not. It is time someone come in here, be given the latitude they need to assess and fucking just get rid of all the dead wood on this team. Ballard has proven HE WILL NOT DO IT! At some point, fuck man you have to rip off the band aid and fucking address the injury.
I saw a great piece with Belllicheat the other day talking about what it will be like at UNC now. Really simple statement; "we're going to have guys that love to play the game, if you don't love to do this, well then you probably need to find another place.". That message is very simple but very profound- he is looking for football players, guys that live for this shit. The Colts have way too many dudes that view this as a great way to make a living regardless of the W/L register. Fuck those guys- those are BALLARD guys!