New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, talks to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, center, and head coach Bill Belichick, right, during a timeout in the first half last week against the Tennessee Titans in Foxborough, Mass.
Michael Dwyer | The Associated PressJosh McDaniels is Chris Ballard's Trent Richardson.
Now, hold up a minute. I don't mean that to be as overtly negative as it might seem.
It's more of a big-picture thing.
The expected hiring of the New England offensive coordinator as the Colts' next head coach is a swing-from-the-heels attempt destined either to land in the center-field bleachers or nestle unsatisfyingly into the catcher's mitt.