Colts Blue Zone Podcast

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EP 350: Irsay Update, Freeney in the Hall, Major Injury Jul 31, 2024

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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).

EP 349: AR's Looking Strong as Colts Kick Off Training Camp Jul 25, 2024

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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).

EP 348: 10 Training Camp Storylines to Watch Jul 18, 2024

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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: 5:42
Indiana Nights uniforms return 7:09
Training camp set to start 10:15
Anthony Richardson in command 11:45
AD Mitchell or Alec Pierce? 18:48
Impact of Jonathan Taylor 26:40
D-line breakdown 33:50
What about the young DBs? 41:13
What's going on at safety? 46:40
Will a defensive playmaker emerge? 51:18
Joe Flacco impact 52:55
Most impactful rookie 54:44
Tight end shuffle 57:33

EP 347: Training Camp Schedule, Top Offseason Storylines Jun 27, 2024

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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 5: Any veteran safeties out there? 5:07
Storyline 4: Colts draft Laiatu Latu 15:05
Storyline 3: Houston Texans go for it 23:20
Storyline 2: Colts opt to 'run it back' for '24 30:25
Storyline 1: Anthony Richardson is everything 39:38

EP 346: Draft Day Trades, Best Player Snubs Jun 19, 2024

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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 (48:30).

EP 345: AR's Shoulder, Latu's Endless Summer Rush Jun 12, 2024

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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).

EP 344: Minicamp, 'Freak' AR & Justin Jefferson report Jun 05, 2024

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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).

EP 343: NFLPA OTA Changes, Top Colts from PFF May 29, 2024

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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).

EP 342: OTAs, Pitt's Knee Bump, AR's Back May 23, 2024

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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)

EP 341: Schedule Released, Draft Pick Signings May 16, 2024

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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).

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