Doyel: This is a different Chris Ballard as Alec Pierce stays, Michael Pittman goes

Alec Pierce is staying with the Colts and Michael Pittman Jr. is leaving, and it shows how fast things can change in the NFL. How fast people can change, too. And franchises, for that matter. News: Alec Pierce signs long-term deal before free agency to stay with Colts Related: Leading Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. traded to Steelers We’re watching the emergence of Pierce as an absolute star wide receiver for the Colts – their first true WR1 since Reggie Wayne – at the same time as we’re watching two more high-velocity moves: The career makeover of Colts general manager Chris Ballard… … and the continued renaissance of the Colts as major players on the NFL’s talent acquisition market....