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Chris Ballards Top Priority: Retaining Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce

The Indianapolis Colts general manager, Chris Ballard, has a clear top priority during this weeks NFL scouting combine - securing the return of quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce. Despite the teams lack of a first-round draft pick, a need to rebuild the defensive front seven, and a complex salary cap situation, Ballard emphasizes that these two players are the cornerstone of the team.

Jones, who thrived under coach Shane Steichens system, completed 68% of his passes for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and just 8 interceptions. Pierce, on the other hand, emerged as a deep-threat star, winning 70% of those 50-50 balls downfield. The teams owners have kept Ballard and Steichen for next year due to their early promise, but losing Jones or Pierce would make repeating their success challenging.

Joness torn Achilles in early December and his injury history over seven NFL seasons pose risks. However, Ballard is confident that his preparation will overcome these setbacks, especially with no strong quarterback options in free agency or a thin draft. With Jones and Pierce secured, the Colts can focus on defense, the draft, and cap fixes, setting them up for a real shot at contending next season.

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