No one gets you closer to the Indianapolis Colts. Join FOX59/CBS4's Mike Chappell and Dave Griffiths weekly as we discuss everything from game recaps, to trade rumors. If it has to do with the Colts, we're talking about it.
Gus Bradley is out and Lou Anarumo is in. The former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator will now remake the Colts' defense in his image. What does it mean for Indy?
Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams discuss Anarumo's hiring and why a change in defensive philosophy could also mean some changes in personnel.
Plus: Anthony Richardson's offseason plans (37:10), a rookie honor for Laiatu Latu (45:00) and NFLPA recognition for Colts captain Ryan Kelly (49:15).
The season is over and the Colts are once again on the outside looking in when it comes to the NFL playoffs. General manager Chris Ballard made some pointed comments during his end-of-the-year press conference, but will anything really change this offseason?
Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams spend the bulk of this episode breaking down Ballard's most important comments and discussing whether any real change is in the works for the Indianapolis Colts.
With fans clamoring for change, Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to keep general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen around. The two are inextricably tied to quarterback Anthony Richardson for the near future. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley is out.
Dave Griffiths and Mike Chappell take a deep dive into another disappointing season for the Indianapolis Colts.
It starts with a conversation about Richardson, his preparation and where he needs to excel. The topic then turns to Michael Pittman Jr., who played the entire season with a back fracture (22:00), the Colts' needs in free agency and the importance of a QB competition (24:15), the offensive line and Ryan Kelly's future (37:14) and the dismissal of defensive coordinator Gus Bradley (40:35).
The show wraps up with a look back at some standouts from the recently concluded season (51:50).
With the Colts' playoff hopes dashed, the Colts Blue Zone Team looks at the state of the Indianapolis Colts as Week 18 approaches. Are seismic changes on the horizon? Will they start up top? What are the statuses of Shane Steichen and Anthony Richardson?
The bulk of the podcast delves into various personnel issues, team culture, messaging and accountability. The discussion finally turns to this week's opponent--the Jacksonville Jaguars--and the final game prediction of the season at 47:52.
With their playoff hopes still alive, the Colts showed off every single flaw against a bad New York Giants team. The result? Indy got into an early hole and surrendered 45 points in a loss that was somehow even more embarrassing than their pivotal collapse against the Denver Broncos just two weeks ago.
Matt Adams recaps the game and wonders if changes are on the horizon for the franchise now that the team's playoff hopes are dashed.
The Colts hit the road to take on the New York Giants with their playoff ambitions hanging by a threat. The team has to win out and hope for the best, although their postseason hopes could be dashed before the coin toss.
In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview Indy's Week 17 game against the lowly Giants.
The show includes a look back at the Colts' win over the Tennessee Titans (10:32), an update on the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection process (17:24), roster notes (21:50), a closer look at this week's opponent (27:04) and this week's game predictions (37:11).
The Colts got another much-needed win against the Tennessee Titans to improve to 7-8 on the season. Their playoff hopes are still alive, but they need a TON of help to make the postseason.
Matt Adams recaps the record running day (335 yards!) from the Colts and wonders how things ever got so close in the end.
Hear from coach Shane Steichen (19:28) and quarterback Anthony Richardson (35:24).
After a second-half collapse against Denver, the Colts' postseason outlook is grim.
Their only recourse is to win out and hope for the best. In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams explore what went wrong against the Broncos and look ahead as the lowly Tennessee Titans limp into Indianapolis.
The show starts with a look at the Colts' playoff picture (:55) before moving on to the disastrous second half against Denver (3:50).
Plus: some roster notes (16:58), a closer look at the Titans (21:44), how the teams stack up in the NFL rankings (26:39) and this week's game prediction (33:25).
Facing a must-win game against the Denver Broncos, the Indianapolis Colts collapsed in the second half. An inexcusable gaffe from Jonathan Taylor started the downfall, and things snowballed from there in the Mile High City.
Matt Adams recaps the disastrous outcome in the latest Blue Zone Podcast.
Hear from Shane Steichen (18:33) and Anthony Richardson (28:29).
Every game is critical down the stretch if the Colts have any hopes of making the playoffs, but their matchup in Denver looms especially large. Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams preview this week's crucial AFC showdown--a game that could make or break Indy's season.
The show starts off with honors for two longtime Colts players: Kenny Moore for Walter Payton Man of the Year (2:15) and DeForest Buckner for the Ed Block Courage Award (6:00).
The discussion then turns to Indy's injury situation, which shows some positive signs coming off the bye week (8:27). We'll also explore the playoff picture (14:55), take a closer look at the Broncos (28:14), see how the two teams stack up in the rankings (36:44), and deliver this week's all-important game prediction (48:28).
The Indianapolis Colts got the win they desperately needed against the New England Patriots, but coming away with the "Dub" in Foxborough was far from easy.
The box score was lopsided in New England's favor as the Colts put the ball in Anthony Richardson's hands with the game on the line. What followed may not go down in the annals of NFL history, but it was still an impressive achievement from a team needing to finish strong if it hopes to make a playoff push.
Hear from coach Shane Steichen (19:46 ) and Richardson (30:36).
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