ebonix Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 ... CHRIS BALLARD IS CURENTLY PRO PERSONNEL DIR. OF KC CHIEFS WWW.BLEACHERREPORT.COM In his time with the Bears, Ballard helped Chicago draft Pro Bowlers Matt Forte, Johnny Knox, Charles Tillman, Tommie Harris, Nathan Vasher and Henry Melton. He was also directly involved in many notable acquisitions and trades, including the signings of Brandon Marshall, Michael Bush, Jermon Bushrod, Martellus Bennett, D.J. Williams and James Andersen. Prior to his time with Chicago, Ballard spent seven seasons as a coach at Texas A&M-Kingsville under 2012 College Football Hall of Fame inductee Head Coach Ron Harms. Ballard started his Javelinas coaching career in 1994 coaching the wide receivers. From 1995-99, he was the secondary coach. In his final season at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Ballard served as defensive coordinator. During his time with the Javelinas, Ballard helped mentor future NFL players Richard Jones, Karl Williams, Floyd Young and current Chiefs Defensive Assistant/Secondary Coach Al Harris. Those Javelinas teams produced firstround draft pick Jermaine Mayberry, as well. Ballard played four years of collegiate football at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1993. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Wait, when the f*ck did Johnny Knox make the Pro Bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebonix Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Wait, when the f*ck did Johnny Knox make the Pro Bowl? Right after Stephen Hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Wait, when the f*ck did Johnny Knox make the Pro Bowl? On January 25, 2010, Knox was selected to the NFC roster for the 2010 Pro Bowl, replacing Minnesota's Percy Harvin, who withdrew due to injury concerns. Knox returned four kicks for 103 yards in his Pro Bowl debut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 On January 25, 2010, Knox was selected to the NFC roster for the 2010 Pro Bowl, replacing Minnesota's Percy Harvin, who withdrew due to injury concerns. Knox returned four kicks for 103 yards in his Pro Bowl debut Well, I'll be damned. Why didn't they list Hester? Was he pounding on the table screaming "Don't draft that guy!!!"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Right after Stephen Hill. Great line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 We requested Ballard today or recently. People are pretty hyped on him. Whats interesting is us requesting his name now. It means one of the coaches we interviewed may have mentioned him. Very strong candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 We requested Ballard today or recently. People are pretty hyped on him. Whats interesting is us requesting his name now. It means one of the coaches we interviewed may have mentioned him. Very strong candidate. Or possibly DeCosta or the Vikings guy, even though they declined an interview . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcola Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Very likely he ends up GM with the Bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebonix Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 We requested Ballard today or recently. People are pretty hyped on him. Whats interesting is us requesting his name now. It means one of the coaches we interviewed may have mentioned him. Very strong candidate. I hope we get him. Maybe he won't like Dougie , and we get somebody better. I like Quinn better than Doug Marrone. In 2013 Rex went 8-8. Now Marrone is 9-7. Big deal. Don't you want an innovative , younger guy who knows both D and O. I think Marrone is just looking for dual paychecks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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