It was, needless to say, a notable week for the Indianapolis Colts. After a rough start from second-year QB Anthony Richardson against Houston, the team announced that veteran Joe Flacco would get the nod as the starting signal caller. Dave Griffiths and Mike Chappell discussed the move and what it means for the team and Richardson going forward. T…

The Colts' AFC South title hopes suffered a major blow with a loss to the Houston Texans. In another one-score affair, Anthony Richardson's deficiencies were front and center, with a crushing interception before halftime serving as a turning point in the game. Hear from coach Shane Steichen (13:38) and Richardson (25:58).…

In the latest Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Dave Griffiths look at this week's matchup against the Houston Texans, a game that could very well determine the future of the AFC South. The show starts with a much-deserved honor for Chap (2:15) and some flex scheduling "chicanery" (4:05) before the guys discuss Colts players who made the cut for…

At times, it was ugly. At times, it was brutal. In the end, the Colts came out on top. Matt Adams recaps Indy's 16-10 win over the Miami Dolphins, a victory that put the Colts above .500 for the first time this season. He'll look at key moments, top plays and break down Anthony Richardson's topsy-turvy game. Hear from coach Shane Steichen (14:20) a…

The Colts have a shot at notching a winning record as they host the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams have plenty to talk about during the latest Colts Blue Zone Podcast. The show starts with a recap of the Colts-Titans game (2:55) before the guys address the "debate" over quarterbacks Anthony Richard…

It wasn't pretty, but the Colts moved to 3-3 with a road win against divisional foe Tennessee. Some late defensive stops--and heroics from Michael Pittman Jr.--earned Indy its third win in four games. Matt Adams looks at some of the key moments that made the difference in his weekly game recap. Hear from head coach Shane Steichen (11:48 ) and quart…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams briefly recap the Jaguars loss (2:45--Dave's streak remains intact), discuss a less-than-ideal injury report that now includes Michael Pittman Jr. (8:00) and size up this week's opponent, the Tennessee Titans (29:11). Will the Colts be able to take advantag…

While the Colts made it close, the result was the same...another road loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Indy's defense turned a struggling Trevor Lawrence into an MVP-caliber quarterback as the Jags are winless no more. Matt Adams discusses Sunday's loss and how the Colts nearly pulled off a miracle. Hear from coach Shane Steichen (12:13) and …

The injury list is long as the Colts prepare to head to the Cursed Earth of Jacksonville (EverBank Stadium) to take on the Jaguars. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams talk about it all in this week's Blue Zone Podcast. The show starts off with a discussion of Indy's infamous losing road streak against Jacksonville before the crew delves i…

The Colts rebounded from an 0-2 start to return to .500 after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Things got a little too close for comfort at the end, but the defense held thanks to an errant snap. Matt Adams recaps the game, which saw Anthony Richardson leave with an injury only for the ageless and elite Joe Flacco to save the d…

The Colts (1-2) face a 3-0 Pittsburgh Steelers squad after notching their first win in Week 3. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams have a full preview in this week's Blue Zone Podcast. The show starts off with brief recap of Indy's win against Chicago (1:30) before the hosts have a lengthy discussion about Anthony Richardson's accuracy is…

The Colts are winless no more, but it wasn't exactly pretty. Matt Adams recaps the team's 21-16 win against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium--a game that was "unwatchable" at times. The defense forced three turnovers, finished with four sacks and had a key goal line stand (stop it with the speed option, already!). Jonathan Taylor paced the of…

It wasn't pretty in Green Bay, and now the Colts will try to avoid an 0-3 start as they welcome the Chicago Bears to Lucas Oil Stadium. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams dive into the team's problems in Green Bay and explain why Chicago and Indianapolis are meeting each other at an opportun…

The Colts suffered a disastrous setback in Week 2 against the Packers. Missed tackles, dropped passes, turnovers, penalties and injuries typified the afternoon. Basically, if it could go wrong, it did go wrong against the Packers. Matt Adams looks at the Lambeau disaster and what the team needs to do to get back on track. Hear from head coach Shane…

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, we look ahead to Week 2's big game against the Green Bay Packers. The Colts have a chance to take a Lambeau Leap with a win. The show starts with the crew's reaction to Indy's Week 1 loss to Houston (:40) and the ups and downs Colts fans will see from Anthony Richardson (4:00). After that, it's a disc…

Again, the Houston Texans came into Lucas Oil Stadium and handed the Colts a difficult loss. It continued Indy's frustrating Week 1 winless streak. Some things went right--mostly big plays on offense--while the defense disappointed and the ground game ground to a halt. Also, what the heck happened before halftime? Here's the show rundown: Thoughts …

Football is back, baby! In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, the team looks ahead to Indy's home opener against the AFC South defending champion Houston Texans. We'll discuss the statuses of Colts kicker Matt Gay (5:05) and wide receiver Josh Downs (11:24), take a closer look at the Houston Texans (22:53) and lament the Colts' winless st…

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 confe…

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 provid…

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 seconda…

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 c…

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,…

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 tr…

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 re…

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 1:00 Storyline …

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-r…

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 …

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 d…

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 off…

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 practi…

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 t…

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 o…

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…

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 R…

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 …

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 C…

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 C…

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams explore the L'Jarius Sneed situation, discuss the NFL owners' meetings and break down some new NFL rules. The show starts with a big move by an AFC South rival, as the Tennessee Titans lock up former Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (2:40). Reports indicate…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Dave Griffiths look at the latest moves involving the Indianapolis Colts in free agency. The show starts with a look at some of the movers and shakers in the NFL at large and upcoming pro days (3:00) before discussions about a good deed from Anthony Richardson (10:30) and the NFL own…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams break down Indy's various free agency moves. As expected, the team mostly emphasized taking care of its own players, inking deals with Zaire Franklin, Michael Pittman Jr., Grover Stewart, and Kenny Moore, among others. We'll look at the in-house signings (6:21), take a loo…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams discuss the impact of the Colts' decision to place the non-exclusive franchise tag on top wide receiver Michael Pittman. After the discussion on Pittman, they take a look at the other players hit by the tag (12:18). Could the Colts make a play for KC corne…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams discuss the NFL Scouting Combine, held once again in Indianapolis. The show starts off with a look at the combine and its various activities (1:43) before moving to a discussion about Chris Ballard's combine press conference (8:08). That leads to the team'…

The window opened this week for teams to use the franchise or transition tag on players. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams discuss the team's options for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who's seeking a lucrative payday. Will the Colts let him hit the open market? We break down the diffe…

Anthony Richardson is throwing! A brief video posted by his agent serves as "proof of life" for the Colts quarterback. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams talk about it in this week's episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast. We also recap Super Bowl LVIII (6:57) and break down three position groups: tight end (22:22), offensive line (39:15…

Dwight Freeney reached the mountaintop. The defensive end who revolutionized the position with his devastating spin move made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams talk at length about Freeney's selection and his career with the Colts. But Freeney's happy n…

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams take a closer look at the Colts' wide receivers and running backs. The show starts with a recap of the conference championship games (:40) and a discussion about NFL head coaching vacancies (11:12), with the Falcons hiring Raheem Morris. Three more Colts m…

The offseason is here, and it's time for a top-to-bottom look at the Indianapolis Colts ahead of free agency and the NFL Draft. The focus of this week's "Offseason Outlook" is the quarterback position. The team knows who its starter will be, but what about the backup? Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams discuss the merits of Gardner Minsh…

With the 2023 season in the books, several key free agency decisions loom for the Indianapolis Colts. Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams break it all down, with an abbreviated guest appearance from Mike Chappell. The show starts off with a quick look at the NFL playoff matchups for the Divisional Round (1:11), followed by news about the health of Colts …

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams look back at the Colts' 2023 season and look ahead at 2024. The show kicks off with a look at some of the NFL's coaching vacancies (:34) before we go into a discussion of this weekend's Wild Card games (6:15). After that, it's a brief recap of Indy's season-ending loss aga…

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson talks to the media about his shoulder injury and outlook for next season. Richardson said he initially wanted to avoid surgery but ultimately decided to go through with it. As for his style of play, he doesn't expect much to change.