It's Done! Frank is gone!

[YDFL Commish]

Per Adam Schefter

[nate505]

[Brylok]

Yep. I just heard it on the radio. Worst offense in the NFL. It had to be done. Lord help our hapless, useless, Colts.

[rm1369]

Good. Now do the main cause - Ballard.

[Dam8610]

The coach is usually the fall guy, but that offense was led by a QB who has no business playing in the NFL. I will say between Ballard and Reich, Reich is the one who is more likely to be upgraded in replacement. If they get rid of Ballard, there's potential for another Ryan Grigson or worse.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

The coach is usually the fall guy, but that offense was led by a QB who has no business playing in the NFL. I will say between Ballard and Reich, Reich is the one who is more likely to be upgraded in replacement. If they get rid of Ballard, there's potential for another Ryan Grigson or worse.

Reich had a different starting QB every year, no consistent pass rush, no LT since AC left, and it took 3 years to (hopefully) get competent WR player. K has also been a roller coaster. Ballard has a good eye for talent but he has no idea how to actually build a team. This team is a reflection of what he has built and his philosophy. The ghost of Grigson has made Ballard teflon. Two different methods, same results.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by rm1369

Reich had a different starting QB every year, no consistent pass rush, no LT since AC left, and it took 3 years to (hopefully) get competent WR player. K has also been a roller coaster. Ballard has a good eye for talent but he has no idea how to actually build a team. This team is a reflection of what he has built and his philosophy. The ghost of Grigson has made Ballard teflon. Two different methods, same results.

How does Vrable keep winning then? He's got no WR's. Trash at QB. Missing his top pass rusher. His #2 pass rusher is injured. Missing his LT.

The titans clearly do not have the talent of the Colts, but they just keep winning!

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

How does Vrable keep winning then? He's got no WR's. Trash at QB. Missing his top pass rusher. His #2 pass rusher is injured. Missing his LT.

The titans clearly do not have the talent of the Colts, but they just keep winning!

Vrabel was taught how to cheat by one of the best cheaters in the game.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

How does Vrable keep winning then? He's got no WR's. Trash at QB. Missing his top pass rusher. His #2 pass rusher is injured. Missing his LT.

The titans clearly do not have the talent of the Colts, but they just keep winning!

If you think the issues I listed are a recipe for success then I question your sanity. In a QB driven league changing QBs every year, not being able to pass block, not being able to rush the passer, or having WRs that can’t get open affects wins and losses. Having one of them MAY be manageable. Having more than one isn’t. Ballard has consistently let multiple be an issue. Remember when he started the season with no DE with double digit sacks (in a 4-3 alignment) TOTAL FOR THEIR CAREER? How many winning team do you think have done that in the modern NFL?

The Colts supposedly have a great LG, great off ball LB, and a great RB. Let’s for a second ignore the fact those are three of the least valuable positions in football, but how big a fucking impact have they had this year? Now tell me what Ballard has done at QB, LT, and DE - actual positions that affect winning. Having Tannehill over the last 5 years would be an improvement over what the team has done. Consistency at the position matters.

I’d take Vrabel as a coach, the question isn’t if he’s better than Reich, it’s if anyone could win consistently with the teams Ballard has put on the field. But regardless Reich was Ballard’s second choice at HC. Want to discuss how great his first choice is doing? If Franks sucks as bad as you think, it looks like Ballard has the same eye for HCs that he does QBs, LTs, and DEs.

[Pez]

I bet Irsay still has a rolodex, and Jim Harbaugh's number is in it....

Unbelievable cluster of a season. It's strangely relaxing to have no expectations at all for Sunday. I'm sure the 2-6 Raiders are looking forward to playing us.