Colts Blue Zone Podcast

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 unif...

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...

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 t...

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 t...

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 Richa...

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...

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...

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 rook...

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 sche...

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 pi...

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 Mil...

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 an...

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 l...

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...

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 hi...

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...

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...

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 agai...

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams discuss the NFL Scouting Combine, held once again in Indianapolis. The show starts off with a look at the combine and its various activities (1:43) before moving to a discussion about Chris Ballard's combine press conference (8:08). That leads to the team's ongoing contract negotiations with Michael Pittm...

The window opened this week for teams to use the franchise or transition tag on players. In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams discuss the team's options for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who's seeking a lucrative payday. Will the Colts let him hit the open market? We break down the different tags (4:35), explore the contract process (12...

Anthony Richardson is throwing! A brief video posted by his agent serves as "proof of life" for the Colts quarterback. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams talk about it in this week's episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast. We also recap Super Bowl LVIII (6:57) and break down three position groups: tight end (22:22), offensive line (39:15), and the secondary (47:12).

Dwight Freeney reached the mountaintop. The defensive end who revolutionized the position with his devastating spin move made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams talk at length about Freeney's selection and his career with the Colts. But Freeney's happy news wasn't shared by receiver Reggie Wayne (23:13)...

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams take a closer look at the Colts' wide receivers and running backs. The show starts with a recap of the conference championship games (:40) and a discussion about NFL head coaching vacancies (11:12), with the Falcons hiring Raheem Morris. Three more Colts made the Pro Bowl--and that means Minshew Mania in...

The offseason is here, and it's time for a top-to-bottom look at the Indianapolis Colts ahead of free agency and the NFL Draft. The focus of this week's "Offseason Outlook" is the quarterback position. The team knows who its starter will be, but what about the backup? Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths, and Matt Adams discuss the merits of Gardner Minshew and discuss some intriguing options for a backu...

With the 2023 season in the books, several key free agency decisions loom for the Indianapolis Colts. Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams break it all down, with an abbreviated guest appearance from Mike Chappell. The show starts off with a quick look at the NFL playoff matchups for the Divisional Round (1:11), followed by news about the health of Colts owner Jim Irsay (6:20). After that, it's a look at...