Colts Bluezone Podcast

Whether or not Carson Wentz can suit up, the Colts must find a way to beat Tennessee if they're going to avoid falling to 0-3. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with the latest injury updates. The gang then previews the matchup by breaking down the Titans (25:59), detailing keys to the game (41:12) and making predictions (48:07).

The Colts came up short Sunday in a 27-24 loss to the Rams. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show with an update on Carson Wentz's injury. The duo then recaps the game (3:25) before discussing takeaways (17:54) and taking a look around the AFC South (26:15).

Following their week 1 loss, the Colts are looking to rebound against the Los Angeles Rams. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the shows by discussing news before diving into their game preview (9:14), which includes keys defeating the Rams (42:55) and predictions (50:47).

The Colts start the season 0-1 for an eighth straight year after a 28-16 loss to the Seahawks. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game before discussing key takeaways (10:25) and wrapping up with a look at how the rest of the AFC South fared during opening week (27:13).

Week 1 is finally upon us! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing news, including some positive injury updates. The gang then dives into their game preview (25:00) as the Colts prepare to host Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks.

It's been an eventful summer for the Colts who push forward toward the regular season through an onslaught of injuries and COVID-19 issues. Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by breaking down how COVID has impacted the Colts this week, and we hear from GM Chris Ballard (15:14) and QB Carson Wentz (20:49) on the issue. The duo spends the second half of the show by discussing recent injury news and roster moves (30:12).

The boys are back at practice! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Carson Wentz, Quenton Nelson and Ryan Kelly's return, along with other news and notes from the week. The trio then talks takeaways from the Colts' preseason win over the Vikings (30:46) and what to expect in Indy's preseason finale vs the Lions (46:55).

We finally have an actual football game to talk about! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week before breaking down the latest on Carson Wentz's injury (13:40), discussing takeaways from the Colts' preseason win over the Panthers (22:40) and previewing what to watch for in Indy's upcoming game against the Vikings (51:26).

This week on the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the injury to DE Kwity Paye before diving into Indy's recent flurry of contract extensions (7:27), IR and injury updates (20:42), the unofficial depth chart (32:27), the battle for backup QB (36:53), preseason game vs the Panthers (45:22) and reflecting on the Hall of Fame weekend. The show concludes with Peyton Manning (53:54) and Edgerrin James' (1:03:37) HOF speeches, courtesy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. Both Manning (1:27) and James (29:08) recently spoke with the media about what the honor means to them.

The euphoria of training camp didn't last long as Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson are on the mend after suffering foot injuries. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by diving into Wentz's injury and what the Colts' backup plan looks like. The gang then turns their attention to Nelson (26:36) before discussing how much longer Ryan Kelly is expected to be out (32:23) and notes from training camp. The show ends with some relatively positive news from around the league (38:41).

Training camp is in full swing for the Colts out in Westfield, but head coach Frank Reich must wait to join the team after testing positive for COVID-19. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by breaking down how COVID-19 is greatly impacting the Colts. The gang then discusses news of the week (21:44), including Braden Smith's big-time contract extension, and highlights Indy's top training camp battles (44:59).

The Colts report to training camp in less than a week! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week, including Peyton Manning broadcasting Monday Night Football, a critical NFL vaccine update (6:25) and Fred Warner resetting the market for linebackers (11:31). The crew then debates the Colts' top five most irreplaceable players for 2021 (15:46) and continues their training camp preview by breaking down the state of the defense (29:13).

We're less than two weeks away from training camp as the Colts prepare for the 2021 season. Mike Chappell is back, but to make sure he's been staying up on his Colts knowledge, the fellas test him with some Colts trivia to begin the show. The gang then discusses news of the week (4:40) and which Colts made ESPN's top 10 positional lists (8:19) before diving into their training camp preview by breaking down the state of the offense (16:49).

After discussing news of the week, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins check out which Colts made ESPN's top 10 positional list so far (19:07), predict which Colts will be elected to the Pro Bowl (27:53) and discuss some statistical milestones in reach for a few of Indy's veterans (47:17).

Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news of the week, including the release of Indianapolis' training camp schedule. The duo discusses how Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk's new contract impacts Braden Smith's looming extension (7:21). The pair then ranks their top three Colts breakout candidates for 2021 (20:46).

A notable free agent recently expressed interest in joining the Colts. Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news around the league before diving into which remaining free agents might be worthwhile additions for Indianapolis (17:02).

The NFL recently released an update on restrictions for vaccinated and unvaccinated players. Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing how this will impact the league and more specifically the Colts. The duo then breaks down how Indy's offseason moves impact the fantasy football stock of your favorite Colts players (11:26). (NOTE: Technical difficulties this week led to a reduction in sound quality. We apologize for the issue and will have it fixed by next week's show.)

The division rival Tennessee Titans added a big-time weapon in wide receiver Julio Jones. Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins discuss Jones' impact on the Titans (8:48) and if his addition makes Tennessee the favorites in the AFC South. We also hear from Colts coordinators Matt Eberflus (32:06) and Marcus Brady (48:48), who recently spoke with the media.

Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Adam Vinatieri's retirement and some newly released preseason details (10:13). Then we hear from Frank Reich (14:13), Carson Wentz (30:01), Nyheim Hines (42:51), Kwity Paye (48:37) and Kemoko Turay during their recent media sessions.