Colts Blue Zone Podcast

It's been an... interesting week in Indianapolis to say the least. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins spend the bulk of the show reacting to Monday's wild press conference, speculating on the futures of Jeff Saturday and Chris Ballard and discussing what we can expect from first-time play caller Parks Frazier. Oh yeah, and there's a game this weekend. The fellas wrap up the show by prev...

The Colts have "parted ways" with head coach Frank Reich. In his place, the team brought in JEFF SATURDAY?! Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Reich's firing. The duo then dives into the Saturday hire (13:48) and explores the future of the team. Join us Thursday as we'll have more on Saturday and preview his first game as interim head coach. Follow the Colts Blue Zone on Tw...

The Colts will head to New England after offloading their offensive coordinator and a top playmaker. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the firing of Marcus Brady and the Nyheim Hines trade. The trio then previews Indy's matchup with the Patriots by discussing injuries (15:51), breaking down this Pats team, detailing keys to the game (35:20) and making predi...

The same old problems plagued the Colts in Sam Ehlinger's first start. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping Indy's 17-16 loss to Washington. They then discuss injuries (14:42), takeaways from the game (16:22) and what to expect from this team for the remainder of the season (32:22). The fellas end the show by speculating on the trade deadline (38:36) and checking in on the AFC...

The Sam Ehlinger era begins Sunday against the Commanders. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Matt Ryan's comments on being benched and noting a few Colts roster moves (7:55). The pair then previews the matchup by discussing injuries (11:42), breaking down this Washington team (17:16), detailing keys to the game (20:55) and making predictions (41:08). Join us Monday as Chap...

Things are changing in Indianapolis. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the Colts' move to name Sam Ehlinger their starting quarterback. The duo then briefly recaps Indy's loss to the Titans (25:46), breaks down takeaways from the game (28:46) and checks in on the AFC South (37:42). Join us Thursday as the crew previews the Colts' upcoming matchup with the Commanders. And f...

A win over the Titans, and the Colts are suddenly division leaders! Mike Chappell and Dave Griffiths begin the show with news, including the implications of Carson Wentz's injury, Jim Irsay's comments and Sam Ehlinger. The duo then previews Sunday's matchup by discussing injuries (25:10), examining this Titans team (33:12), breaking down keys to the game (46:46) and making predictions (53:00). Joi...

After being shut out in Jacksonville in week 2, the Colts have a chance to redeem themselves against the Jaguars on Sunday. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing news. The gang then looks at injuries (10:37), breaks down this Jaguars team (20:51), lays out keys to the game (38:14) and makes predictions (57:11). Join us Monday as Chappell and Hopkins recap the g...

It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win! Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the Colts' overtime victory over the Broncos. The pair then discusses injuries (31:03), takeaways from the game (35:02) and checks in on the division race (55:29). Join us next week as the Blue Zone crew previews Indy's rematch with the Jaguars. And follow us on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone. https://twitter.c...

The Colts have an opportunity to get back to .500 Thursday in Denver. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news. The trio then previews the game by discussing injuries (7:48), analyzing this Broncos team (20:03), breaking down keys to the game (45:08) and making predictions (59:59). Be sure to join us Friday as Chappell and Hopkins recap the game and discuss takeaways....

The Colts came up short in their comeback attempt against the Titans on Sunday. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. They then discuss injuries (24:05), takeaways from Indy's performance (27:04) and check in on the still-winnable AFC South (39:43). Be sure to join us Wednesday as the Blue Zone crew previews Indianapolis' Thursday night matchup with the Broncos. And f...

As Jim Irsay will tell you, this is a big week for the Colts with the division rival Titans coming to town. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing news. Griffths then poses an interesting would-you-rather question regarding the 2020 draft (5:03). The gang then previews Sunday's matchup by discussing injuries (13:06), breaking down this Tennessee team (33:00), de...

The Colts picked up their first win of the season Sunday with a huge upset victory over the Chiefs. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. The duo then discusses injuries (20:23), breaks down takeaways from the game (21:32) and checks in on the AFC South (36:51). Join us Thursday as the crew previews Indy's upcoming game vs the Titans. And follow the Colts Blue Zone on...

The Colts head into their home opener looking for their first win of the season. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing news and the Colts' issues to start the year. The gang then previews Sunday's matchup with Kansas City by talking injuries (14:40), breaking down this Chiefs team (24:35), detailing keys to the game (41:12) and making predictions (51:13). Follo...

Things got ugly in Jacksonville as the Colts took a 24-0 whooping. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. The duo then discusses takeaways and asks themselves if it's too early in the season to hit the panic button (12:37). The fellas wrap up the show by taking a look around the AFC South (38:22).

The Colts head down to Jacksonville this week, where they haven't won since 2014. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing the Colts' kicking situation after the team waived Rodrigo Blankenship. The gang then previews Sunday's matchup by talking injuries (17:03), breaking down this Jaguars team (23:02), detailing keys to the game (39:46) and making predictions (54...

The Colts snapped their week 1 losing streak on Sunday, but still couldn't find a way to win. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping Indy's overtime thriller in Houston. They then discuss takeaways from the game (23:31) and take a look around the AFC South (42:00).

Football is all the way back as week 1 of the NFL season starts this week! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news. The fellas then preview the Colts' opener against the Texans by discussing injuries (10:50), breaking down how Indy matches up with Houston (17:51), detailing keys to the game (39:33) and making predictions (54:01).

With the regular season just one week away, the Colts have whittled their roster down to 53 players. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including some major injury updates. They then breakdown the roster position by position, starting with offense (12:15) followed by defense (39:30).

The Colts have one preseason game left before the regular season, and they plan to play their starters. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by breaking down the impact of Rigoberto Sanchez's injury. They then discuss a scary moment for Kwity Paye (9:28), Rodrigo Blankenship's job (13:12), final roster cuts (17:21) and Colts who made the NFL 100 list (26:12). The gang finis...

One preseason game down, two to go for the Indianapolis Colts. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including a season-ending injury for a promising Colt. The fellas then discuss takeaways from Indy's preseason loss to the Bills (18:09), training camp buzz (36:32) and what to watch for during Saturday's preseason matchup with the Lions.

The Colts are gearing up for their first preseason game Saturday! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with an update on Shaq Leonard's health. They then break down Indy's first official depth chart of the year (8:19), discuss takeaways from training camp (16:45) and detail what to watch for when the Colts take on the Bills (36:19).

The Colts are now two weeks into training camp, and the pads are on. Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing a busy week of NFL news and buzz around Colts camp (16:06). The duo ends the show by breaking down three notable veterans in danger of being cut and three longshots who could make the roster (35:46).

The Colts' training camp is in full swing! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing news from camp, including an update on Shaquille Leonard. The crew then discusses impressions from the first couple practices of camp (16:46) and highlights training camp battles to keep an eye on (34:17).

The Colts begin training camp next week! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins start the show by debating Andrew Luck's Ring of Honor worthiness and touching on some news around the league. The gang then previews training camp by breaking down defensive end (16:11), defensive tackle (30:38), linebacker (37:19), cornerback (46:18) and safety (54:01).