Do you think we’ll start hearing more stories about Ballard’s time in Indy now that he’s gone?

As Carlie Irsay-Gordon made the decision to retain the HC and move on from the GM, it is likely she used what she heard on the headset during games to help make that determination. My understanding is that Steichen has very good command during games. Having the owner on the headset helps him. I think every ownership group and GM should be listening live during games, or at least recording the audio for later review. If the head coach or another staff member objects, that should be a major red flag. When owners aren’t listening, it limits their ability to make the best possible decisions for their organization. It can become a highly political situation, with various parties trying to spin things when the owner starts asking questions. Two of my experiences highlight these issues. In one, ownership and the GM did not know who was actually calling the offensive plays. In another, the HC removed a front office staff member from the headset because of significant issues with that staff member’s performance and behavior. That removal never seemed to make it to the owner. Understanding why it happened would have helped the owner make better decisions.

I've listened to the @dpshow snippet about the Colts and Peyton Manning. I don't question Dan's source at all. I will say this, according to my source, the Colts HAVE NOT reached out to Peyton at this point. That's not to say they won't.