Alarming truth emerging for Chris Ballard and Colts' 2024 draft class

Tennessee Titans v Indianapolis Colts | Justin Casterline/GettyImagesOne month ago, when the birds were still chirping in Colts-land, and the air smelled of woodsmoke and cinnamon, it seemed as if everything GM Chris Ballard touched turned to gold. Draft picks, free agents, returning vets … they all were performing up to and above their ceilings. And then winter came.

Well, not really, but you get the idea. The losing streak and injuries were so bad that the long-retired Philip Rivers became a punch line for one news cycle before the league turned its attention elsewhere. But we’ll keep looking at the Colts. Because this is a really weird time to be a fan.

On the one hand, the floor has…