First takeaways from Colts general manager Chris Ballard’s NFL Combine press conference

Indianapolis Colts General manager Chris Ballard met the media Tuesday at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Here are some key takeaways from his latest early offseason press conference:
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Colts GM Chris Ballard on Carson Wentz’s future with Indy: “I don’t have the straight answer for you. We’re working on it… At the end of the day, we’ll do what’s best for the Colts.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 1, 2022
Colts GM Chris Ballard on the Carson Wentz/QB situation: “Mr. Irsay, Frank and I will sit down over the next few weeks and figure it out.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 1, 2022
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Ballard cites 3 point guards the Colts have that he likes: Taylor, Pittman, Hines.
Says the Colts definitely need more
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) March 1, 2022
ballard says #Colts will add depth and competition to the WR spot. But “I’m not giving up on Parris Campbell.”
Will not be awarded the #2 WR spot. But GM still believes it can help.—George Bremer (@gmbremer) March 1, 2022
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A few weeks ago, TY Hilton wanted to perform again. Ballard says he thinks Hilton can still play because of his smarts, though his physical gifts may not be the same.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) March 1, 2022
Ballard says a few weeks ago TY Hilton wanted to play again.
Hilton is a free agent. Ballard says he thinks Hilton can still play.
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) March 1, 2022
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I thought it was really telling that Colts general manager Chris Ballard called former LB Cato June a “crusher” – having worked where he is today at various practice stops.
Also cited the work new coach Mike Mitchell had on the team’s young secondary in 2018 as a veteran teammate.
— Luke Schultheis (@LuckAtLuke) March 1, 2022
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A few other notes:
– Jack Doyle hasn’t decided yet
– Ballard definitely said the DL needed some work
– Talked about 4 FA OL, the one that stood out to me was how much they loved Pryor— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) March 1, 2022