The Cleveland Browns made some waves Tuesday when they announced the firing of John Dorsey as the general manager. Now that he’s without a job, will Chris Ballard bring him into the front office?
Ever since he took over the front office for the Colts at the beginning of 2017, Ballard has often referenced Dorsey as one of his closest friends in the business. Dorsey helped Ballard rise to prominence enough for him to take the Colts job and now Ballard might be able to return the favor.
Both Ballard and Dorsey spent the same amount of time with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2013–2016. Dorsey was the general manager while Ballard held two roles: director of player personnel (2013–2014) and director of football operations (2015–2016).
Though Dorsey and the Browns ownership may have butted heads, he would be an intriguing addition to the Colts front office. Even if it is as a consultant and not necessarily a full-time gig, Dorsey’s eye for talent and trustworthiness with Ballard could bring about some benefit for the organization.
Though the Browns flopped incredibly in 2019, Dorsey was the one to draft Baker Mayfield. He also orchestrated the trades for Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham Jr. while helping build a foundation of talent in Cleveland.
The Colts lost one of Ballard’s trusted advisors during the offseason when Rex Hogan joined the New York Jets as their assistant general manager. He previously held the role of vice president of player personnel. That could be high enough on the totem pole for Dorsey to join the front office full-time if he wants to.
It isn’t clear what the future holds for Dorsey, but it would be wise for Ballard to reach out and see if his former superior wants to join the front office.