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In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams takes a closer look at the team's overtime win against the Tennessee Titans--one of those games that proves no one has truly "seen it all" when it comes to NFL football. "Special" special teams, an aggressive pass rush, tough catches from Michael Pittman Jr. and big plays from Alec Pierce h…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams talk about the injury to Jonathan Taylor and preview this week's road game against the Tennessee Titans. The show starts off with JT's injury and the expanded role for Zack Moss (1:05) before the hosts move on to a discussion about Michael Pittman Jr. (8:0…

The Colts won their third straight game and finished 3-0 in November by topping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-20 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Now 6-5, the team controls its own playoff destiny with six games left. Matt Adams looks at how crucial fourth-down conversions, a surging running game, and timely defensive plays keyed the Colts during a critical win…

The Colts' bye week was quiet, but the team's first week back was anything but. The Colts sent shockwaves through the NFL by releasing Shaq Leonard, the All-Pro linebacker who became a face of the franchise. Dave and Matt delve into the Colts' decision and reflect on what fans should remember about "The Maniac." After that, it's a discussion of Jim…

The Indianapolis Colts flew to Germany and came back winners. It's wasn't pretty--most would call it ugly--but there was some beauty in the 10-6 win. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams looks at how the team overcame the long flight, the time difference, and a sluggish offense to improve to 5-5 on the season. Plus: postgame c…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, the hosts discuss the team's upcoming trip to Germany as Indy gets ready to take on Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. The show starts with a look back at the win against Carolina (2:20) before delving into the future of Shaq Leonard with the team (7:14). After that, they return to the Carol…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams recaps the team's 27-13 road win over the Carolina Panthers. With offense at a premium, Kenny Moore saved the day with a pair of pick-sixes. The host looks at Moore's record-breaking performance and discusses the immense impact of DeForest Buckner on the defensive side. Plus: comments from …

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams look back at the Colts' 38-27 loss to New Orleans and the dire situation at cornerback (2:04). After that, it's time to discuss the curious usage--or lack thereof--of Jonathan Taylor in the second half of the game (16:34). Plus: Shaq Leonard sounds frustra…

The Colts lost to the Saints 38-27 as Indy let yet another winnable game slip away. Matt Adams looks at key moments from this week's loss, which saw Tony Brown get burnt to a crisp, Jonathan Taylor get put on the shelf, and the Saints get their offense going to the tune of 511 yards. Plus: postgame comments from Shane Steichen (3:42) and quarterbac…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams look back at the controversial end to Indy's loss against the Browns and preview the upcoming matchup between the Colts and the New Orleans Saints. The show starts with a discussion of the crucial fourth-quarter sequence that ended in disaster and owner Ji…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams breaks down the crazy back-and-forth game between the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns. He explores a key sequence near the end of the first half that made life very difficult for Indy (3:08). Also: comments from head coach Shane Steichen (14:13) and Gardner Minshew (20:08) plus defe…

Not a banner week for Indianapolis Colts fans. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams have plenty to talk about. They start out by breaking down the season-ending surgery for Anthony Richardson and what it means going forward (1:10). Then, it's a discussion about Grover Stewart's six-game suspe…

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams looks at the Colts' disappointing loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He breaks down the key turning point in the game (2:50) and how constant turnovers stood in the way of a comeback. Plus: postgame comments from coach Shane Steichen (11:15) and quarterback Gardner Minshew (18:58), and …

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams look ahead at this week's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts haven't won a road game against Jacksonville since 2014, when Andrew Luck threw four touchdown passes in a 44-17 romp. Is it streak-busting time? The Blue Zone crew has plenty to tal…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams looks back at the Colts' 23-16 win over the Tennessee Titans. Learn how Zack Moss and the Colts bullied the Titans' defense (1:34) and hear from coach Shane Steichen (7:25). The good vibes are tempered by the injury to rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (14:30), but Gardner Minshew is th…

This bonus episode contains audio from Jonathan Taylor's news conference on Oct. 5, 2023. The disgruntled running back returned to practice for the Colts this week and addressed his health. He would not talk about his contract or answer questions about his trade request.

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams react to comments from Jonathan Taylor, who returned to practice this week. Will JT play Sunday? Does he want to be in Indianapolis? Is he really healthy? After that, the team previews Indy's upcoming home game against the Tennessee Titans (28:17) before w…

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams recaps the Colts' overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The show starts off with a look at some key plays and players before transitioning to coach Shane Steichen's postgame comments (7:50). After that, Matt explores the blueprint for the Colts' big comeback and how it fell apart late in t…

The Colts now sit alone atop the AFC South standings at they get ready to host the L.A. Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium. In this episode, the Colts Blue Zone team looks back at the dramatic overtime win in Baltimore (3:50) and discusses the impressive play of the Colts' front seven so far (20:46). After that, it's time for a look at the injury report, wi…

The Indianapolis Colts surprised just about everyone--including the hosts of this very podcast--by beating the Ravens on the road in Baltimore. All it took was overtime, some breaks, and a historically great performance from an NFL kicker. Matt Adams recaps some of the key players and moments from the game (1:09) before playing Shane Steichen's pos…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams talks all things Indianapolis Colts. The show starts off with a discussion about concussions for Anthony Richardson and Ryan Kelly (3:00) before the team recaps the Colts' Week 2 win over the Houston Texans (16:30). After some roster notes (21:00), it's ont…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams looks back at the first win of the Shane Steichen-Anthony Richardson era. The Colts topped the Texans 31-20 in an AFC South clash, thanks to an efficient offense, a solid running game, and constant defensive pressure. Hear from head coach Shane Steichen (9:46) and valuable insurance policy …

Rookie quarterbacks collide as the Indianapolis Colts travel to NRG Stadium to take on the Houston Texans. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams discuss the latest happenings with the team ahead of the AFC South showdown. They start off the show by recapping the Colts' season opener against the Jaguars (2:00) before covering some injury new…

The Anthony Richardson era has arrived! In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams looks at AR's debut in the Colts' season-opening loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. What did the team do well? Where did it struggle? Plus: post-game comments from head coach Shane Steichen (6:50) and QB Anthony Richardson (14:43), the perils of r…

Time for kickoff! In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams look ahead at the Colts' season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. They discuss some injury news regarding Shaq Leonard and Zack Moss (2:00), take a look at the "unofficial" depth chart (9:30), and break down the Colts' Week 1 oppon…

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams discuss the inescapable saga surrounding running back Jonathan Taylor. Colts GM Chris Ballard weighed in this week, striking a conciliatory note and admitting, as we all know, that the situation "sucks" for absolutely everyone (2:00). Are there any solution…

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, we have fights, trade rumors, impending roster cuts, and one more preseason game! Mike Chappell and Matt Adams cover the latest with Jonathan Taylor (2:58), look ahead at the team's final preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles (16:40), and make some roster prognostications ahead of the August …

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, the team takes a look at a monumental decision for the Colts franchise, breaks down preseason and joint practices, and discusses some assorted roster notes and changes. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams start off the show (2:30) with news about Colts receiver and special teams ace Ashton D…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, the team looks ahead at the first preseason game and discusses the ever-evolving running back situation. With Jonathan Taylor's contract dispute and injuries to backups, the Colts added one running back and could sign another (6:50). Plus: Injury notes from training camp (20:21), the "unofficial depth…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams discuss the stalemate involving star running back Jonathan Taylor (1:00) and Jim Irsay's reaction (8:12). Chap explains why Michael Pittman Jr.'s contract situation is vastly different (14:23). Plus, Anthony Richardson has a "procedure" and is even larger …

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, the team's back together! Mike Chappell rejoins the show to talk all things Colts with Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams. This week, the hosts focus on the escalating situation regarding Jonathan Taylor's contract (1:20) and the impact Jim Irsay's tweet may have on the whole thing. Plus: all draft picks s…

With Indianapolis Colts training camp just a week away, the Blue Zone crew delves into running back contracts (4:06) and the value of Jonathan Taylor to the team. That leads into a robust discussion about the five most "indispensable" players for the Indianapolis Colts (29:34), with Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams offering their picks ahead of the 20…

In this episode, Matt Adams provides an update on the signing status of the Colts' draft picks (:47), takes a closer look at the training camp schedule (1:58), and discusses a major ESPY nomination for the Colts' "Kicking the Stigma" campaign (4:05). After that, it's time for a "cup of coffee" (4:46). Matt runs down an ESPN article about short-live…

The Indianapolis Colts waived Isaiah Rodgers after the NFL indefinitely suspended the Colts cornerback for violating the league's gambling policy. We also learned a second Colts player, Rashod Berry, earned an indefinite suspension for betting on the NFL. Matt Adams briefly breaks down the punishments and takes a quick look at the team's training c…

The Colts have a few weeks off before training camp starts in Westfield. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths shares interviews with Indianapolis Colts personnel, putting the focus on coach Shane Steichen and the quarterbacks. First, Steichen discusses offseason work and the end of minicamp (1:38). The Colts ended minicamp…

And just like that, offseason work is over for the Indianapolis Colts. The team will enjoy a few weeks off before reporting for training camp at Grand Park in late July. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams discuss the early end to minicamp (6:55), a major injury (8:44), an offseason disappoi…

Dark clouds hang over West 56th Street amid gambling allegations involving Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. In this episode, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and producer Matt Adams break down the accusations against Rodgers, who's under investigation for violating the league's gambling policy. What could the possible punishment be? Will…

In this episode, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and producer Matt Adams highlight the Colts' work during OTAs. Who suited up? Who was on the sidelines? But first, some NFL news: the Cardinals' release of wide receive DeAndre Hopkins (2:53) and the Colts' chances of landing him (pretty much zero) and Jimmy Garoppolo's injury situation (9:20) with th…

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and producer Matt Adams discuss NFL rule changes and Organized Team Activities. They start with a quick discussion on a couple recent roster moves (3:00) and shift gears to the resolution of the Andrew Luck tampering case (6:30). Dave reveals his "mystery podcast topic" …

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and producer Matt Adams take a look at the newly released schedule (1:50), discuss the timeline for starting quarterback Anthony Richardson (11:14), and take a look at the signing status of the team's draft picks (15:48). Plus: Minshew the Mentor (21:00), Chap loves talk…

Now that free agency and the draft are behind us, it's time to evaluate how teams stack up in a new-look AFC South. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news. The two then discuss takeaways from Colts minicamp (11:46). Next the fellas examine the changes made to each team in the AFC South, starting with the Colts (24:56) followed by th…

The 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins start the show by discussing how the top of the draft fell. The fellas then go pick-by-pick through the Colts draft: QB Anthony Richardson (8:19), CB Julius Brents (28:29), WR Josh Downs (32:47), OT Blake Freeland (36:33), DL Adetomiwa Adebawore (40:13), CB Darius R…

The wait for the 2023 NFL Draft is nearly over! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing news. The gang then gets you ready for Thursday's event with a pre-draft primer (8:13), discussing recent comments made by general manager Chris Ballard (16:44), investigating the latest draft rumors (23:52) and making predicti…

Next week the Colts will draft a quarterback in hopes that he can lead the franchise to glory. But who will it be? Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news. The trio then discusses takeaways from Wednesday's press conference with Colts coordinators and players (15:55) before doing a deep dive on the draft's top QBs (33…

The NFL Draft is two weeks away, and the Colts could use help at wide receiver. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the latest draft chatter. The fellas then discuss takeaways from Indy's offseason workouts (20:30) and explore receivers the Colts should target in the draft (32:25). Join us next week as we cont…

The Colts must upgrade their offensive line if they hope to improve in 2023. The gang starts the show by discussing the latest news on Indy's quarterback hunt. The fellas then break down the current state of the offensive line (17:15) and explore which o-line prospects the Colts could target in the draft (31:39). Join us next week as we continue to…

Should the Colts trade for quarterback Lamar Jackson, who made headlines this week by making his trade demand public? Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by breaking down the situation and dissecting what Chris Ballard and Jim Irsay had to say about it at the NFL owners meetings. After Jackson, Dave and Joe discuss other notable comments …

We're two weeks into free agency, and the NFL landscape looks different. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the moves Indianapolis has made. The gang then takes a look at what the rest of the AFC South has done (32:42) and what the Colts need to do next (53:41). Join us next week as we continue to discuss the…

NFL free agency is upon us, and with it comes major roster changes. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the impact of the Panthers trading up for the No. 1 overall draft pick. The fellas then dive into free agency by discussing the Colts' moves thus far (19:26). Join us next week as we continue to discuss the Colts' offseason…

What a time for NFL news! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the Colts' new special teams coordinator. The gang then dives into news around the AFC South (2:08), franchise tags (12:05), the Lamar Jackson situation and QBs who got paid. Next the fellas recap the Combine (30:06) and preview free agency (41:13).…