Colts general manager Chis Ballard showed up for a news conference Wednesday and stood in front of reporters trying to explain why New England’s longtime offensive coordinator reneged on a deal he initially accepted to become Indy’s head coach. If Ballard’s disgust about losing his top choice wasn’t clear from the occasional glare or the strong pitch in his voice, he left no doubt with one parting shot.

“The rivalry is back on,” he said before leaving. FULL STORY HERE