Chris Ballard…a quasi honest assessment.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Those were Reich guys.

Then it explains the lack of direction under his reign and he has proven to not be the leader this franchise needs.

I personally think it’s BS because the moves match Ballard’s words and previous actions - low cost, low risk, no commitment.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by TheMugwump

I agree with all of this except the O-line. Nelson is one of the five or six best guards in the league, still. Smith is below average, and gets too many stupid, avoidable penalties. RG could be average with Fries. Bortellini, or however it's spelled, is an upgrade at what they've had at Center the past few years, and Raimann is average (with growth potential). The only one above league average is Nelson, and he may be on the downside of his career already.

All the rest though, spot on. And I'm excited about Mitchell's potential, that he has flashed more and more recently.

you are underestimating our line when healthy


Smith isn't below average. Fries was playing like a top 5 guard before injury. Raimann is above average.