The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard on October 20, 2026, ending a nine-year run with two playoff appearances and one playoff win. The discussion centers on his trade record: passing on Matthew Stafford for two first-rounders, then sending two first-rounders for Sauce Gardner, plus deals for Carson Wentz and Matt Ryan and drafting Anthony Richardson at No. 4. Dan Patrick reported the first call for the GM job is Peyton Manning, with an ownership stake. Carlie Irsay's note puts Shane Steichen on the hot seat, and the assistant general manager was also fired. Ed Dodds is interim GM, the Jets own the Colts' 2027 first-round pick, and with the deadline a week away the debate is whether to trade…