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Could the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins make a change at general manager this offseason?
It’s a possibility. Albert Breer of SI.com reported Monday that “there have been at least murmurs of front-office shuffling in Indianapolis and Miami.”
In Indianapolis, Chris Ballard has served in the position since 2017, with the Colts posting four winning seasons and two playoff berths in that time. He was unexpectedly saddled with a quarterback issue in 2019 after Andrew Luck shockingly retired, and it’s questionable if he’s ever truly addressed the need outside of Philip Rivers’ one-year cameo in 2020.
Anthony Richardson is raw and undeniably talented, but he’s also completed an abysmal 50.6 percent of his passes during his two-year career.
As for coaches, Ballard inherited Chuck Pagano before hiring Frank Reich in 2018 and Shane Steichen in 2023.
In Miami, Chris Grier has served as general manager since 2016, with five winning seasons (potentially six) and three playoff berths (potentially four), depending on how Week 18 unfolds.
He’s brought a number of talented players to Miami such as Tyreek Hill and Jalen Ramsey and the Mike McDaniel hiring has proven fruitful, though Grier and the organization hitched their wagon to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has had success when healthy but has had significant injury concerns.
The 2024 season has been a bigger overall disappointment in Miami than Indianapolis, as the Dolphins are built to win now. Injuries have undoubtedly played a role in a mediocre campaign, however.
In the latest NFL rumors, there are whispers that the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts may be considering firing their general managers, Chris Grier and Chris Ballard, in 2025. Both teams have had disappointing seasons and the front office may be looking to make changes in order to bring about a fresh start.
Grier has been with the Dolphins since 2016 and has faced criticism for the team’s lackluster performance in recent years. The Dolphins have struggled to make a playoff push despite having some promising talent on the roster.
Meanwhile, Ballard has been at the helm of the Colts since 2017 and has also faced scrutiny for the team’s inconsistent play. The Colts have failed to make a deep playoff run despite having a talented roster and high expectations.
It remains to be seen if these rumors will come to fruition, but it’s clear that both teams are looking to shake things up in order to get back on track. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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