Colts GM Chris Ballard said coach Shane Steichen needs to do a better job sharing information with the public: 'Our messaging needs to be better.'

Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to bring Steichen back, along with general manager Chris Ballard, rather than cutting the cord on a head coach Irsay described as a young Don Shula in the preseason. Steichen knows he needs to grow as a coach, and in the opening statement of his final press conference of the 2024 season, the 39-year-old made a vow.

Colts’ GM Chris Ballard has had discussions with Shane Steichen about one particular area where he must improve in 2025.