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FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2007, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning (18) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Colts' 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. After selecting him with the top overall pick in 1998, the franchise made a dramatic turnaround. Manning led the Colts to their most successful decade since the 1960s and their first Super Bowl title since 1971. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
Manning, Schlichter represent extremes in Colts' drafts

By Michael Marot Apr. 21, 2020 04:29 PM EDT

FILE- In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a new conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Ballard enjoys these final days before the NFL draft. He pores through the tapes, meets with coaches and scouts and constantly debates where each college prospect belongs on the Colts’ board. Some see this annual ritual as a tedious, emotional grind. Ballard savors every precious moment as he prepares to step into the biggest ring of the offseason. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Ballard continues deep defensive dive on final day of draft

By Michael Marot Apr. 27, 2019 08:11 PM EDT