Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

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The Last Word: Deciphering the pre-draft chatter, Chris Ballard breaks down his draft approach with less than a week until the 2023 NFL Draft Apr 21, 2023

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The Last Word returns tonight with Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier attempting to make sense of what’s real and what’s not surrounding all the pre-draft chatter with less than a week until the 2023 NFL Draft. Joining this week is Colts general manager Chris Ballard in the studio to break down the depth of the draft and what he looks for in evaluating quarterbacks.

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General manager Chris Ballard In Studio: 2023 NFL Draft Apr 21, 2023

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Colts general manager Chris Ballard sits down with Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz to break down his approach to the upcoming draft which is less than a week away. Ballard also discusses how much time and energy goes into digging into the character of draft prospects and how he avoids all the rumors that come about this time of year ahead of the draft.

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Inside Football with Rick Venturi: 2023 NFL Draft, Colts roster needs and the 2023 QB draft class Apr 20, 2023

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Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns ahead of next week’s NFL Draft as former Colts and NFL coach Rick Venturi joins Matt Taylor to break down his thoughts on the 2023 quarterback draft class. Rick explains the pros and cons to each quarterback and why he has Kentucky gunslinger Will Levis ranked higher than most draft insiders. Venturi also discusses the top roster needs for the Colts going into the draft and the players that have excited him on tape.

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Jonathan Taylor In Studio Apr 19, 2023

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Casey Vallier and JJ Stankevitz sit down with Colts running back Jonathan Taylor during the offseason workout program to discuss how he’s bouncing back after offseason ankle surgery, his relationship with head coach Shane Steichen and now acting as one of the veteran leaders on the team heading into the 2023 season.

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Official Podcast: Setting the draft board Apr 18, 2023

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We’re a little over a week away from the 2023 NFL Draft and Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton discuss the Colts setting their board and try to predict how the first four picks will go next Thursday night. The crew plays a round of “What If I Told You…” and reacts to some statements regarding the Colts draft and some defensive expectations for next season. Lastly, we hear from former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano who will be back in town this Friday for the 11th annual Chuckstrong Gala.

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2023 NFL Draft QB Whiparound Apr 17, 2023

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Matt Taylor, Casey Vallier and JJ Stankevitz gathered for the NFL Draft Quarterback Whiparound, a look at the top quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL draft class. The guys chat with insiders who know the prospects closely at the collegiate level. Tom Leach, the voice of Kentucky football on Will Levis and Sean Kelly, the voice of the Florida Gators on Anthony Richardson, Paul Keels, the voice of the Ohio State Buckeyes for all things C.J. Stroud and Nick Kelly, Alabama beat writer for the Tuscaloosa News/USA TODAY, to get the account on Bryce Young.

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Inside The Draft: Ian Cummings considers Richardson first overall, the best fit for the top QBs, and the Brock Purdy effect Apr 17, 2023

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Ian Cummings, NFL Draft analyst from Pro Football Network, joins Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier to break down his thoughts on the 2023 quarterback draft class, why he thinks Anthony Richardson is NFL ready, and what he thinks of the Colts’ needs heading into the draft.

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The Last Word: Two weeks until the NFL Draft, Colts offseason program and Bucky Brooks, NFL Network Draft Insider Apr 14, 2023

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The Last Word, the weekly offseason radio home of the Colts, returns tonight as Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor recap the first week of the offseason workout program and discuss why so many draft experts are predicting the Colts to heavily consider taking Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson in the first round of the draft. The guys also talk about how the first few picks of the draft will shake out with Bucky Brooks, NFL Draft insider from The NFL Network.

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Inside The Draft: Why Bryce Young will be the first QB drafted and how it impacts the Colts with Ryan Roberts Apr 13, 2023

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Inside the Draft returns this week as Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier chat with Ryan Roberts, NFL Draft analyst from Sports Illustrated and Risendraft.com. Roberts breaks down why he still has Bryce Young as his top quarterback in this draft class despite some strong workouts from other QB prospects and where he slots Hendon Hooker on his list. Ryan then divulges why he thinks the Colts should entertain trading up in the draft in the first round and why it’s not a sure thing quarterbacks are taken with the first two picks in the draft.

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Zaire Franklin In Studio Apr 12, 2023

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Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman catch up with Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin to discuss his first impressions of new head coach Shane Steichen, how he treated his off-season, how much he appreciated his 2022 breakout season, and what goals he has for himself for the upcoming season.

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