INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Irsay is embarking on a balancing act.
Of course, the Indianapolis Colts team owner expects to win and win now. It’s his natural mindset.
He also understands Andrew Luck needs time to recover from offseason shoulder surgery; new general manager Chris Ballard needs time to build a supporting cast capable of turning the Colts into an annual Super Bowl contender; and that this grand plan will require time to implement.
So, suddenly and strangely, Irsay finds himself preaching patience.
“I’d rather win two Lombardi (trophies) and endure several losing seasons than have one Lombardi and be in the playoffs every single year and never have a losing season for 10 years,” he said after Ballard made Indy’s final draft pick last weekend.