Content overview: “Chris Ballard's Colts Legacy Haunted by Missed Matthew Stafford Trade in 2021”. The Indianapolis Colts' ongoing quarterback crisis might have been avoided if general manager Chris Ballard had pulled off a blockbuster trade for Matthew Stafford in 2021. Stafford reportedly had Indianapolis among his preferred destinations when the Detroit Lions made him available, but Ballard opted for a different route. The Colts instead acquired Carson Wentz from the Philadelphia Eagles, a move that fizzled after one season.
Stafford went on to win Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams in his first year, while the Colts have cycled through multiple starters without finding a long-term answer. Ballard's conservative approach at the game's most important position has defined his tenure, which has produced zero division titles and just one playoff win since 2017. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.