NDIANAPOLIS - Colts general manager Chris Ballard ended his Wednesday news conference with a drop-the-mic line: "The rivalry is back on."
That was Ballard's reaction to the Patriots and their offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels who reversed field and decided to remain in New England rather than become the next head coach of the Colts.
According to Ballard, McDaniels called him on Tuesday and said he had bad news. Ballard replied, "I just need a yes or no. There was no persuasion...I want someone who is 100 percent committed.