Colts Blue Zone Podcast

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EP 360: Taylor, Latu Power Colts Past Bears Sep 23, 2024

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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 offense while Anthony Richardson flashed his truly erratic nature, connecting on a couple deep balls but airmailing some simple throws and throwing an inexplicable endzone interception. Thankfully, Laiatu Latu was there to shut the door.

Hear from coach Shane Steichen (21:50) and quarterback Anthony Richardson (30:26).

EP 359: Can Colts Bear Down Against Chicago? Sep 19, 2024

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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 opportune time for both clubs.

Show order:

Bryce Young benched and impact on Colts and Anthony Richardson (2:06)
Where was Jonathan Taylor in the fourth quarter vs. Packers? (13:10)
Colts Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees (18:30)
This week's opponent: the Chicago Bears (26:40)
Game prediction (50:50)

EP 358: Lambeau Lemon Sep 16, 2024

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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 Steichen (15:37) and quarterback Anthony Richardson (27:11).

EP 357: Colts Have Chance for a Lambeau Leap Sep 12, 2024

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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 discussion about Juju Brents' injury, its impact on the secondary and why the Colts are ill-equipped to handle injuries in the defensive backfield (21:42).

Plus: a look at the Green Bay Packers (34:51); some notable Colts-Packers games of years past (46:07); and predictions for this week's game (52:14).

EP 356: Big Throws, Bigger Letdowns as Colts Fall to Texans Sep 09, 2024

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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 on defense (1:11)
Thoughts on offense (12:30)
Pre-halftime confusion (16:20)
Shane Steichen talks (18:51)
Thoughts on AR (26:00)
Anthony Richardson talks (32:55)

EP 355: Week 1 Is Here...Bring on the Texans! Sep 05, 2024

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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 streak in season openers (36:14).

Plus: Zaire Franklin tackles hunger (41:03), Kylen Granson sports the Guardian Cap (43:51) and the NFL has a few rule changes in store for the new season (48:20). We wrap things up with our game and season predictions (52:04)

EP 354: Colts Captains, Ballard Talks Roster Aug 29, 2024

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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).

EP 353: Final Preseason Game, Offense Concerns? Aug 21, 2024

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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).

EP 352: Colts Clash With Cardinals Aug 16, 2024

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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.

EP 351: Down Goes Downs, Safety Last? Aug 07, 2024

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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).

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