From EssentiallySports · Nilaav Ranjan Gogoi · · 1m 20s
Peyton Manning GM Candidate After Colts Fire GM
Colts fire GM as Peyton Manning emerges as top GM candidate.
In brief
Colts fire GM as Peyton Manning emerges as top GM candidate. Peyton Manning is considered for Colts GM role after Chris Ballard's firing, but he says running an NFL team isn't on his radar. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Colts fire Chris Ballard
Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after a 26-20 loss to Tennessee Titans.
Ballard's tenure ends
Ballard's nearly 10-year tenure ended with 72-82-1 regular season record and 1-2 playoff record.
Colts' quarterback struggles
Colts lost 11 of last 13 games after Andrew Luck retired in August 2019.
Peyton Manning as GM candidate
Peyton Manning reportedly emerges as top Colts GM candidate after Chris Ballard's firing.
Manning's past role
Manning played 13 seasons with Colts and threw for 4,659 yards in first season with Broncos.
Manning's reluctance
Manning says running an NFL team isn't on his radar and prefers being a football ambassador.
Manning's potential
Bill Polian, former Colts executive, says Manning could handle GM duties and has football knowledge.
Manning's business experience
Manning founded Omaha Productions in 2020 for sports content but lacks NFL front office experience.
Colts' next move
Colts must determine if Manning wants the GM role before hiring process begins.
The key point
Peyton Manning is considered for Colts GM role after Chris Ballard's firing, but he says running an NFL team isn't on his radar.
