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Pato O'Ward finished fifth in the 2024 IndyCar Series standings and won three races. He looks to improve on that and also win his first Indianapolis 500 in the 2025 season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

News 8 Colts Insider Kevin Bowen said it should be surprising that general manager Chris Ballard is returning to the Colts, but given the way Jim Irsay has talked about him, Bowen said it's not surprising. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Anthony Richardson has missed 17 games due to injury in his two seasons with the Colts and has had inconsistent play on the field. Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano gave his opinion on what the Colts should do with their young quarterback. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

WISH-TV Colts Insider Kevin Bowen called for changes in the Colts organization after they were eliminated from playoff contention. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano is surprised that Richardson is not playing on Sunday. Pagano also put some of the blame of this situation on the lack of clarity coming out of the Colts with the Richardson injury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

News 8 Colts Insider Kevin Bowen said that the duo of Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor was supposed to stack up with the NFL's best, but he hasn't seen that to be the case this sesaon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano praised Richardson’s ability to adapt and improve in his handling of his job as the starting quarterback since he was benched. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Chuck Pagano had strong feelings as to whether or not the altitude would play a factor in the Colts game against the Broncos in Denver. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Colts beat the Patriots on a gutsy decision to go for two late in the game. News 8's Colts Insider Kevin Bowen complimented Shane Steichen for his choice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano is fired up for his former quarterback's return to football as the general manager for Stanford football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Chuck Pagano gave his Colts player that he thinks Colts owner Jim Irsay is most thankful for. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Colts switched back to Anthony Richardson as their starting quarterback after he was benched for two weeks. Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano gave his opinion on the decision. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Colts benched Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco two weeks ago, but the Colts offense has still struggled with Flacco at the helm. Would former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano put Richardson back in this season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Colts made a change with their starting quarterback, swapping out Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco. How confident is former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano in the veteran QB? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

WISH-TV's Colts Insider Kevin Bowen said that despite Anthony Richardson's struggles and him subbing himself out of the game, the Colts should not bench him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Anthony Richardson is taking on a familiar foe in the Houston Texans, a team that he will play against for his third time. Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano gives his message to the young Colts QB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It was a special day for former Colts tight end Dallas Clark, as he was inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor at halftime. Clark showed his gratitude for the honor after the game when he joined News 8 sports director Anthony Calhoun on the Post Game Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Each week on Countdown To Kickoff, News 8 sports director Anthony Calhoun asks former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano one fun, non-football related question at the end of Chuck Checks In. With the Colts taking on the Dolphins this week, Miami is on the mind. Pagano was asked which Colts player deserves to spend some time relaxing on the beach. He did not hesitate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Anthony Richardson missed his second straight game on Sunday as he recovers from an oblique injury, with Joe Flacco starting and playing against the Titans. Richardson practiced all three days leading into the matchup, including being a full participant on Thursday. He was limited on Wednesday and Friday. WISH-TV’s Colts Insider Kevin Bowen said there comes a point for Anthony Richardson where he...

The Colts are dead last in the NFL in yards allowed per game with 419.2. They are 31st in rushing yards allowed per game and 29th in passing yards allowed per game. The defense had arguably their worst game of the season against the Jaguars in Week 5, allowing 37 points and 497 yards to a struggling Jacksonville team who was winless heading into the week. Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley ha...

AC sits down with Zionsville girls golf's head coach Maggie Nobbe following Zionsville's state championship on the coaches corner segment of The Zone Extra. AC is also joined by Amaya Wade and Taylor Snively, who are teammates on Zionsville girls golf. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Colts defense was a glaring weakness in their loss on Sunday to the Jaguars, allowing 37 points and multiple explosive plays. WISH-TV's Colts Insider Kevin Bowen was critical of the defense and its play so far this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Colts offense has had its fair share of consistencies to start the season. However, there is one position group that has shined. Chuck Pagano talks about that, as well as some of the Colts injury concerns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Colts welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, looking to get their second win in a row. The Steelers have been the most impressive team on defense to start the season, and former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano had high praise and quite the comparison for the Steelers defense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...