Colts Blue Zone Podcast

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EP 340: Strength of Schedule, Colts-Texans Rivalry 'Cooking' May 09, 2024

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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 opponents for the upcoming season ahead of the schedule announcement (12:05). After that, Zaire Franklin grabs some headlines with his comments about the Colts-Texans rivalry, making sure to set CJ Stroud straight on where things stand between the AFC South teams (21:30).

The show closes with with a discussion of comments from coaches and players during offseason work. How will the young secondary respond? Why will this season feel different for Josh Downs? What role will Ashton Dulin play? (32:20).

EP 339: Colts Post-Draft Spectacular May 02, 2024

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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 moving on to a discussion about each and every pick in the 2024 draft and where they fit in with the team.

Here's the rundown:

Round 1 (15th overall): Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA (3:18)
Round 2 (52nd overall): Adonai “AD” Mitchell, WR, Texas (14:04)
Round 3 (79th overall): Matt Goncalves, OL, Pitt (22:48)
Round 4 (117th overall): Tanor Bortolini, OL, Wisconsin (31:07)
Round 5 (142nd overall): Anthony Gould, WR, Oregon State (34:25)
Round 5 (151st overall): Jaylon Carlies, LB, Missouri (41:55)
Round 5 (164th overall): Jaylin Simpson, CB, Auburn (44:54)
Round 6 (201st overall): Micah Abraham, CB, Marshall (46:30)
Round 7 (234th overall): Jonah Laulu, DT, Oklahoma (48:54)

EP 338: Jim Irsay Update, All-RAS Draft Apr 24, 2024

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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 Ryan (11:41) and discusses the return of the $1 Million Schedule Challenge (15:10). Good luck beating those odds, y'all.

To close out the show, they run through some "final" mock drafts and scenarios (18:00) before Dave presents his legendary Colts All-RAS Draft (38:20).

EP 337: Uncle Buck's Extension, Cornerbacks Galore Apr 18, 2024

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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 offseason work. It's only meetings and strength and conditioning work, but several players and coach Shane Steichen had plenty to say. We'll break down some comments from Ryan Kelly (11:52) and reveal Steichen's two rules for the team (28:00).

The NFL Draft, set for April 25, is one week away. We'll explore the latest mock draft projections (32:20) and take a closer look at some of the top cornerbacks (44:30).

EP 336: Local Pro Day, AR's Rehab & Mock Draft Mania Apr 10, 2024

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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 Carson Steele, the former Center Grove star who's looking to catch on in the pros (6:46).

We then discuss the 1-year contract extension for safety Julian Blackmon, with Mike weighing in on why it may just be one of the Colts' most important offseason moves (10:48). Plus: an update on Anthony Richardson's recovery (22:20) and a look at where mock drafts stand about two weeks ahead of this year's NFL Draft (33:50).

EP 335: Texans Win Offseason Super Bowl; Colts Re-Sign Blackmon Apr 03, 2024

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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 Colts organization.

After that, the Houston Texans win the Offseason Super Bowl by acquiring wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills (6:10). That then leads into a discussion of offseason moves in the AFC South and whether the Colts have done enough to keep pace (14:44).

The show closes with a backup role for a quarterback with the initials "CW" (40:55), the re-signing of safety Julian Blackmon (43:45), performance-based bonuses (48:48) and the offseason team activities schedule (51:46).

EP 334: Nothing to Sneed Here, NFL Rule Changes Mar 27, 2024

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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 indicated the Colts had interest, but was the price too high? After that, they discuss Chris Ballard's comments at the NFL owners' meetings in Orlando (8:45) and the emerging timeline for Anthony Richardson's return via coach Shane Steichen (12:05).

Then it's onto some major changes in the NFL rules landscape: the banning of the hip-drop tackle (21:20) and a complete shakeup for kickoff returns (26:12). Plus: More rule changes (41:10) and the NFL goes "all-in" on streaming games (44:34).

EP 333: L'Jarius Sneed Rumors Blow Up, Colts Continue Modest Free Agency Period Mar 20, 2024

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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 owners meetings (12:00).

Plus: a look at how reports linking cornerback L'Jarius Sneed and the Kansas City Chiefs to the Indianapolis Colts blew up over the weekend, the Colts keep a few more of their own during a modest free agency period (24:00), and a glance at Indy's salary cap situation (41:30).

EP 332: In Free Agent Blitz, Colts Keep Their Own Mar 14, 2024

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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 look at some departures (21:18), and discuss the key additions of Raekwon Davis and Joe Flacco (24:46) to the roster.

Plus: A look at unresolved Colts free agents (35:25), moves in the AFC South (39:04), and positions the Colts still need to address (51:38).

EP 331: Tag Time, Free Agency Preview Mar 06, 2024

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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 cornerback L'Jarius Sneed?

Plus: charges dismissed against tight end Drew Ogletree (17:56), Shane Steichen talks to the media (22:40), a look at the Colts' free agency picture (31:13) and the wonderful world of Relative Athletic Scores--RAS--and how they play into draft and free agency decisions (42:42).

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