The Indianapolis Colts outbid the New Orleans Saints in a deal with free agent cornerback Charvarius Ward. But were the Saints saved from themselves?

We’ve had moments where we’ve brought outside free agents in and done really good with it,” Ballard said. “We’ve got to be better about making sure we identify the right free agents that can help push this team to where it needs to go.

Chris Ballard‘s January comments about an organizational shift have led to big-ticket investments in outside free agents. While that has not been a Colts staple under the current GM, it has shaped the team’s start of free agency.