Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard met with the media Tuesday, conducting his end-of-season press conference.

Ballard touched on several topics, including the disastrous season that resulted in the Colts losing the final seven games consecutively. He did take responsibility for the team’s failures in 2022, and it was refreshing to see him hold himself accountable.

He made it clear they will do “whatever it takes” to get a quarterback in the draft—if they feel that player is the future. Whether that player is in this draft remains to be seen.

Ballard also made it clear he will be leading the head coaching search but that ultimately, the decision is up to owner Jim Irsay.

Here’s a look at the notes from Ballard’s end-of-season press conference:

Opens up acknowledges failures

Criticism has been warranted

Changing QBs has been tough

Matt Ryan still has something left

Underestimated continuity of the offensive line

Gives praise to Jim Irsay

'Mr. Irsay lets me do my job'

Jeff Saturday is a HC candidate

Ballard voiced his concerns over hiring Saturday

Roster construction under going examination

Jim Irsay will make final call on head coach

Understands the importance of QB

HC hiring could be long process

Lost competitive confidence late in the season

Whatever it takes to get the QB they want

Not afraid of the struggle

Regarding the Kayvon Thibodeaux celebration

Very encrouaged by Bernhard Raimann

Optimistic Jonathan Taylor doesn't need surgery

Fans deserve better

There were no discussions about internal promotion

Willing to pay Jonathan Taylor top money

Jeff Saturday's record won't factor into decision

Not a good job managing expectations

Praise for Frank Reich

Open to hiring a college coach

Story originally appeared on Colts Wire