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It’s time to blow it up: The Colts need to fire Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen

Enough. The Tennessee Titans walked into Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday at 0-5. They had scored three points the previous week, entered the afternoon averaging 11.6 points per game and looked every bit like one of the worst teams in…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:30 PM
It’s time to blow it up: The Colts need to fire Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen
Key Things to Know
  • Andrew Aziz argues the Colts must fire general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen.
  • The Indianapolis Colts fell to 2-4 after squandering a 13-0 halftime lead to lose 26-20 to Tennessee.
  • Aziz notes Chris Ballard has won zero AFC South division championships across ten seasons as general manager.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Andrew Aziz argues that the Indianapolis Colts must clean house and dismiss general manager Chris Ballard alongside head coach Shane Steichen following an embarrassing 26-20 collapse against the previously winless Tennessee Titans. Despite leading 13-0 at halftime, the Colts surrendered 26 second-half points to drop to 2-4 on the season. Aziz writes that the defeat exposes structural failures across the entire organization, from poor roster construction to inadequate coaching adjustments.

The writer highlights that Ballard has produced zero AFC South division titles across 10 seasons, while Steichen holds a 27-30 overall record without a playoff appearance. The column criticizes poor offensive tackle and receiver depth around quarterback Daniel Jones, alongside defensive and special-teams breakdowns under coordinator Lou Anarumo, asserting that owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon must install interim leadership and establish a new direction.

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