Colts Bluezone Podcast

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, the team has plenty to discuss, including cut day, GM Chris Ballard's news conference, and additional notes on the team.The show starts off with notes from Thursday's practice and a look at the numerous Colts captains (1:00). After that, strap in for a lengthy discussion of Chris Ballard's news conference on cut day (7:30), with numerous topics including Ballard's record as GM, some of the roster decisions, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson, Laiatu Latu, Nick Cross, and much more.The show closes out with some specifics on roster cuts (44:45) and a look at the practice squad (53:00).

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss Tuesday's joint practice against the Cincinnati Bengals. Did the offense look as rough as some reports suggested (:43)? What's going on at safety (9:30?)Plus: Raekwon Davis returns (14:14), some brief Gardner Minshew news (17:40), Jelani Woods' injury could provide some clarity at tight end (18:34), some other injury and roster notes (21:30), a look back at the preseason matchup against Arizona (27:33), kicker Matt Gay's recent struggles (34:35) and what the Blue Zone team is looking for in the final preseason tune up against the Bengals (45:00).

Colts training camp in Westfield wrapped up with two days of joint practices against the Arizona Cardinals. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams talk about it all in this week's Blue Zone Podcast.The show starts off with a look at a personnel move the Colts DIDN'T make but the Atlanta Falcons did (2:30) and what it means for Indy's secondary. The guys then delve into what's going on with free agent addition Raekown Davis (9:00) and the potential impact on the defensive line.After that, it's time for observations from Wednesday and Thursday joint practices against Arizona (13:20) ahead of Saturday's preseason game. Who impressed? Who hasn't performed up to standards? We'll talk about the tight end room and safety position.The show wraps up with a handful of personnel moves (34:40) and a preview of Saturday's preseason tilt against the Cardinals (45:35) and a few concluding thoughts on the new kickoff return rule.

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams look ahead at the team's first preseason game, discuss a significant injury concern and break down the "unofficial depth chart."The show starts on a decidedly downbeat note, as second-year receiver Josh Downs suffers an ankle injury during 7-on-7 work at camp after a tackle from safety Nick Cross. How long could he be out? We'll explore the impact on the offense and the wide receiver room.Conversely, what does the tackle mean for Cross and the safety position (14:25)? Why haven't the Colts done more to shore up an obvious need (20:08)?Plus: we break down the "unofficial" depth chart ahead of Indy's first preseason game (27:05), share a few stories from Dwight Freeney's Hall of Fame induction (31:04), debate Adam Vinatieri's case for Canton (36:35) and wonder how only one Colts player landed on the NLF's Top 100 list (43:40).

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams dive into updates on Jim Irsay and all the action from training camp.The show begins with a discussion about Samson Ebukam's season-ending injury and its impact on first-round pick Laiatu Latu (2:10) before we delve into an update on Colts owner Jim Irsay, who made his first public appearance in months at training camp (9:06).Plus: the Hall of Fame Game will give fans their first look at the new kickoff rule (15:00), Dwight Freeney gets enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (18:00), Michael Pittman Jr.: Camp Fightin' Man and the Colts' receivers (26:20), the veteran safety question (34:45) and a big reveal about the Colts and the draft on "Hard Knocks" (46:10).

Football is back--or at the very least, training camp has arrived!Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams take a look at the action from Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield in this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast.It's all good vibes as the Colts enter the season as healthy as they've ever been (2:58) with just a couple players being held out of training camp. The hosts also discuss the signing of wide receiver Laquan Treadwell (8:18).They'll break down Wednesday's comments from GM Chris Ballard, who covered a wide array of topics during his media availability (10:30), including his thoughts on the secondary, some position battles, the players he expects to excel this season and more.Plus: How Anthony Richardson is looking and whether his playing style will change (26:10), Michael Pittman Jr.'s wide receiver tiers (32:50), Laiatu Latu's offseason (39:40), Ryan Kelly's future with the team (44:00) and a Colts player makes the NFL's top 100 (52:01).

We're just a week out from the start of training camp. The first open practice is Thursday, July 25, at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield. The Colts Blue Zone Podcast returns after a short layoff for summer vacation.Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams look at ten of top storylines at training camp. Here's the rundown:Open and Brandon Aiyuk trade request California workout: 5:42Indiana Nights uniforms return 7:09Training camp set to start 10:15Anthony Richardson in command 11:45AD Mitchell or Alec Pierce? 18:48Impact of Jonathan Taylor 26:40D-line breakdown 33:50What about the young DBs? 41:13What's going on at safety? 46:40Will a defensive playmaker emerge? 51:18Joe Flacco impact 52:55Most impactful rookie 54:44Tight end shuffle 57:33

Before long, the offseason will turn into the preseason, and Colts football will be back in full swing. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams (Chap's on vacation!) look at the training camp schedule and break down the top five storylines for Indy's offseason.Show order:Training camp schedule 1:00Storyline 5: Any veteran safeties out there? 5:07Storyline 4: Colts draft Laiatu Latu 15:05Storyline 3: Houston Texans go for it 23:20Storyline 2: Colts opt to 'run it back' for '24 30:25Storyline 1: Anthony Richardson is everything 39:38

Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams kick off this week's Blue Zone Podcast with a discussion about the start of NFL training camp as the league announces dates for teams to report. The Colts are one of the last clubs to start camp (1:14).A new documentary on the Roku Channel revealed a couple tantalizing bits: the Colts rejected a first-round trade offer from the Rams and had their own trade offer rejected while trying to move up in the second. We'll explore some of the possibilities (5:13 for the first-round trade, 18:11 for the second-round trade).A list of top NFL players failed to include a single Colts player--no DeForest Buckner, no Jonathan Taylor, no Quenton Nelson. Is that emblematic of how media outside of Indy view the roster? (13:20)Plus: a study claims the Colts have the NFL's most negative fanbase (25:23), HBO's "Hard Knocks" shakes things up for the in-season edition (30:43), Matt Ryan readies for his place in (Atlanta's) Ring of Honor (38:17) and Trevor Lawrence gets a big contract (4

Mandatory minicamp wrapped up for the Indianapolis Colts, and things should stay relatively quiet until training camp. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams still have plenty to talk about.The show starts off with a discussion about Anthony Richardson's shoulder (3:50). The QB didn't practice on the last day of minicamp due to soreness--is it time to sound the alarm? After that, it's onto AD Mitchell's contract (12:51) and his expected impact on the team. Will he supplant a current Colts receiver?Plus: Laiatu Latu's endless summer rush (21:00), Ryan Kelly's thoughts on the 18-game season (27:56), a party for this year's training camp announcement (43:00) and the prospects for a breakout year from tackle Bernhard Raimann (47:10).

The Colts reported for mandatory minicamp, their final substantive work before training camp kicks off.But before the team goes into a quiet period, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams have plenty to talk about. We start with some notes from training camp, including a season-ending injury for safety Daniel Scott (2:00) and AD Mitchell's developing chemistry with quarterback Anthony Richardson (11:30).Plus: analysis on the Colts' reported interest in trading for Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (22:10); AR's comments on "The Pat McAfee Show" (33:00); CJ Stroud's growing "beef" with Colts linebacker EJ Speed (43:35); and Dallas Clark's place in the Colts Ring of Honor (44:43).

The Indianapolis Colts resume organized team activities this week. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams have plenty to discuss in their latest podcast, including how an extension for Texans wide receiver Nico Collins' extension compares to Michael Pittman Jr.'s deal (4:30) and why a major proposal that would dramatically alter the NFL's offseason landscape (15:35).Plus: Pro Football Focus lauds a pair of Colts tackles (27:25), reveals its "bounce back player" for the upcoming season (32:35) and names the "top three players" for the Indianapolis Colts (35:33).

The Indianapolis Colts held organized team activities and talked to the media this week. Mike Chappell and Matt Adams recap OTAs, discuss an injury scare involving Michael Pittman Jr. and give an update on quarterback Anthony Richardson in this week's Blue Zone Podcast.Show order:Adonai Mitchell still unsigned (1:30)Colts start OTAs/joint practice info (5:15)Michael Pittman injury scare (17:00)Shane Steichen's comments (20:26)Anthony Richardson update (25:00)Jonathan Taylor's outlook (47:30)Dayo Odeyingbo's future (52:45)JuJu Brents' offseason (53:40)

We knew the opponents. Now we know the dates. In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams look at the newly released schedule for the Indianapolis Colts. Like last year, most games are 1 p.m. kickoffs. Unlike last year, the Colts actually have one (and just one!) primetime game. Schedule talk dominates the bulk of this week's podcast, but the pair also discuss rookie minicamp and a few waves of rookie signings (44:40).

Offseason work continues for the Colts, who will welcome the newbies for rookie minicamp this weekend (3:00). Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams discuss that and more in this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast.The NFL will soon unveil its schedule for the 2024 season. The hosts discuss Indy's strength of schedule and look at their opponents for the upcoming season ahead of the schedule announcement (12:05). After that, Zaire Franklin grabs some headlines with his comments about the Colts-Texans rivalry, making sure to set CJ Stroud straight on where things stand between the AFC South teams (21:30).The show closes with with a discussion of comments from coaches and players during offseason work. How will the young secondary respond? Why will this season feel different for Josh Downs? What role will Ashton Dulin play? (32:20).

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams take a pick-by-pick look at the Indianapolis Colts in the 2024 Draft. Was it again another "Very Chris Ballard Draft?" You bet!Warning: Lots of talk about Relative Athletic Scores and 40 times. The show starts off with some comments about Kwity Paye before moving on to a discussion about each and every pick in the 2024 draft and where they fit in with the team.Here's the rundown: Round 1 (15th overall): Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA (3:18)Round 2 (52nd overall): Adonai “AD” Mitchell, WR, Texas (14:04)Round 3 (79th overall): Matt Goncalves, OL, Pitt (22:48)Round 4 (117th overall): Tanor Bortolini, OL, Wisconsin (31:07)Round 5 (142nd overall): Anthony Gould, WR, Oregon State (34:25)Round 5 (151st overall): Jaylon Carlies, LB, Missouri (41:55)Round 5 (164th overall): Jaylin Simpson, CB, Auburn (44:54)Round 6 (201st overall): Micah Abraham, CB, Marshall (46:30)Round 7 (234th overall): Jonah Laulu, DT, Oklahoma (48:54)

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams gear up for the 2024 NFL Draft. You like Relative Athletic Scores? We've got RAS all over the place.The show starts off with an update on Colts owner Jim Irsay (1:44) before the team reflects on the retirement of former Falcons and Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (11:41) and discusses the return of the $1 Million Schedule Challenge (15:10). Good luck beating those odds, y'all.To close out the show, they run through some "final" mock drafts and scenarios (18:00) before Dave presents his legendary Colts All-RAS Draft (38:20).

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams discuss the latest Colts happenings one week ahead of the NFL Draft. We start with a look at DeForest Buckner's extension and explain why the move--while in character for the Colts--is also a bit out of the norm (4:08).After that, players return to the Colts Complex for offseason work. It's only meetings and strength and conditioning work, but several players and coach Shane Steichen had plenty to say. We'll break down some comments from Ryan Kelly (11:52) and reveal Steichen's two rules for the team (28:00).The NFL Draft, set for April 25, is one week away. We'll explore the latest mock draft projections (32:20) and take a closer look at some of the top cornerbacks (44:30).

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams hold down the fort with Dave Griffiths on vacation in sunny (we think) Florida.The show starts with a discussion about the Indianapolis Colts' local pro day (1:07), which saw 58 invitees get put through their paces as they try to draw NFL interest. That leads to more on Carson Steele, the former Center Grove star who's looking to catch on in the pros (6:46).We then discuss the 1-year contract extension for safety Julian Blackmon, with Mike weighing in on why it may just be one of the Colts' most important offseason moves (10:48). Plus: an update on Anthony Richardson's recovery (22:20) and a look at where mock drafts stand about two weeks ahead of this year's NFL Draft (33:50).

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams look at moves in the AFC South, including a seismic deal involving the Houston Texans.The program starts on a somber note with the death of Vontae Davis, a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts (1:10) whose untimely loss is felt by the Colts organization.After that, the Houston Texans win the Offseason Super Bowl by acquiring wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills (6:10). That then leads into a discussion of offseason moves in the AFC South and whether the Colts have done enough to keep pace (14:44).The show closes with a backup role for a quarterback with the initials "CW" (40:55), the re-signing of safety Julian Blackmon (43:45), performance-based bonuses (48:48) and the offseason team activities schedule (51:46).