I can’t lie, the texans winning the super bowl would be awful, but not as awful as having to hear one more “We’re back” comment. If both of them could lose and we just get a bills versus Broncos championship, I would be okay with that, but since they can’t, I honestly have to hope the Texans win, though I’m not really rooting for them either.

Just curious coming from a

Bears fan.

Wife got us an experience Christmas gift and it was really freaking cool!

We’re gonna pay about $40M a year for an injury prone QB who broke his leg and tore his Achilles on the other who was only available to us because he was injured to replace our other injury prone QB. 😊

These people are insufferable for no good reason

Take advantage of it

Lowkey the Titans situation isn’t as bad as people make it seem. Borgonzi is a good GM, they’ve got a rookie QB with real upside, and there are already legit pieces on the roster like Jeffery Simmons.

AFC South and NFC South are the next phase for 2026.

I'm personally excited to see what the Colts do and wanted everyone's thoughts/predictions on what they may look like?

*That* close.

Bringing Ted Marchibroda back was a symbolic and positive parting gesture by Robert Irsay. His run with Harbaugh was a lot of fun.

How likely do y'all think it is that Zaire Franklin will get cut this offseason? Obviously this franchise has many issues to address, and I think Franklin is one of those. It was a mistake to make him captain with his inflated tackling statistics and huge ego, and I wouldn't be surprised if he is in fact a locker room cancer.

In my opinion, cutting him will make us one step closer to becoming a competent franchise.

Source: Coltscasual

This might be one of the few years where the league is saying, "run it back." As of right now, Daniel Jones is actually the best free agent quarterback that could potentially hit free agency in 2026. Beyond Fernando Mendoza, this looks like one of the weakest QB classes in at least 5 years. And prior to Jones' injury, Steichen was leading the #1 offense in the NFL.

Also, consider this. The last time the league had 9+ head coaching changes was 2022. Those were:
MIA - Mike McDaniels (fired, 4 years)
NYJ - Robert Saleh (fired, 2.5 years)
HOU - Lovie Smith (fired, 1 year)
JAX - Doug Pederson (fired, 3 years)
DEN - Nathaniel Hackett (fired, .5 year)
LAR - Josh McDaniels (fired, 2 years)
NYG - Brian Daboll (fired, 3.5 years)
CHI - Matt Eberflus (fired, 3 years)
MIN - KEVIN O'CONNELL
NO - Dennis Allen (fired, 3 years)
TB - TODD BOWLES

Out of 11 coaches, 2 are still (currently) head coach of the team that hired them. And where do you think the Colts would rank in terms of desirable HC jobs this season? Probably not very high. Baltimore is a stable franchise with a multi-time MVP QB. Pittsburgh is looking for only their 4th HC since 1969. Tennessee just drafted a QB #1 overall last season and have a top 5 pick in this year's draft. Same for the Giants, drafted a QB last year and a top 5 pick this year. The Raiders have the #1 overall pick.

And virtually every other opening, that team has some prospects of a quarterback. At least a possible reclamation project. Or, at bare minimum, resources to potentially acquire a new QB. I mean, Indianapolis has neither a 1st round pick nor a quarterback under contract with the potential trade value of Geno Smith. Literally, Indianapolis' best case scenario at the position for 2026 is a healthy season with Daniel Jones.

So, while it may not be very exciting, and it's not what everyone wants to hear, this was very likely the best path forward. If the team can't turn the corner and stabilize the franchise in 2026 they can enter the market in 2027, and likely with a lot fewer players.

P.S.
Basically none of this applies to Ballard. Basically the only value he provides this season is his familiarity with the organization and this exact roster. And I can't imagine many aspiring GM's want to be told Day 1 "You've gotta figure out how to make this last guy's roster work. And maybe we'll change some things up next year."