Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back! Rick joins host Matt Taylor to analyze the initial 53-man roster and discuss the biggest strengths on both sides of the ball heading into week one. Rick also recaps the preseason discussing Anthony Richardson’s growth heading into his second year, his confidence in Nick Cross and Julian Blackmon at safety, and why he believes the defensive line has the po...

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz react to the Colts releasing their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, from surprise cuts to roster machinations with Sam Ehlinger, Samson Ebukam and Jelani Woods. Then, JJ welcomes Chase Daniel to the pod for a breakdown of why the longtime NFL quarterback is so excited about what Anthony Richardson, Shane Steichen and the Colts' offense can be in 202...

Former Colts running back Albert Bentley joins Matt Taylor and Bill Brooks for the final installment of Colts Reunion in 2024. Bentley wore the Colts’ blue from 1985-1991 and wore many hats on offense and on special teams. Bentley recounts winning a National Championship at Miami, playing in the USFL and joining the Colts shortly after the team moved to Indianapolis. Bentley also breaks down why h...

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 27-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in their preseason finale, which featured some good and bad things from quarterback Anthony Richardson – but also an over-arching encouraging thing about the Colts' QB1. The guys also look at what they saw from Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce and Laiatu Latu in the Co...

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns in week three of the preseason as the Colts gear up to finish exhibition play against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rick and Matt Taylor discuss the development of depth players in the preseason game against the Cardinals, Anthony Richardson’s strengths, the required offensive pace for success, and the impact of Jelani Woods’ injury on the tight end depth going...

Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz recap Tuesday's joint practice with the Bengals and zoom out on Anthony Richardson's impressive preseason so far. The crew then looks ahead to Thursday night's preseason finale in Cincinnati before Larra is joined by Kay Adams for a national perspective on where the Colts sit two and a half weeks before the regular season starts. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

In the next episode of the Colts Reunion Podcast, Matt Taylor and Bills Brooks are excited to welcome former Colts offensive lineman Ryan Diem. Diem joined the Colts in 2001 after four years at Northern Illinois University. Drafted in the fourth round by Indianapolis, he quickly became a key player in blocking for Edgerrin James and protecting Peyton Manning. Throughout his entire 11-year NFL care...

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' 21-13 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals, which featured some impressive play from the quarterbacks and running backs. The guys also check in on the Colts' three rookie offensive linemen and break down another standout game from Adetomiwa Adebawore. Finally the crew looks at what they saw from two...

Colts linebacker Gary Brackett joins Matt Taylor and Bill Brooks on episode three of Colts Reunion. A walk-on in college at Rutgers and an undrafted free agent in the NFL, Brackett found success the old-fashioned way – by earning it every step of the way Brackett played all nine of his NFL seasons with the Colts and ranks fourth all-time in career tackles in team history. Brackett recounts his lon...

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster recap an impressive two days of joint practices for Anthony Richardson and the Colts' offense, and look at what made for such a strong end to training camp for the 2023 No. 4 overall pick. The scribes also dive into a rebound day for the secondary, what's made Laiatu Latu's training camp so special and what we should watch for on Saturday night whe...

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Matt Taylor joins Rick following the first session of joint practices with the Arizona Cardinals. The guys recap the first preseason game against the Broncos and discuss which players jumped off the tape and break down the areas that need to be cleaned up going into Saturday’s second preseason game versus Arizona. The fellas reveal which Colts...

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz download the biggest things we learned from last weekend's preseason opener and look forward to what we'll learn from two joint practices with the Arizona Cardinals this week at Grand Park. Then JJ sits down with Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for some perspective on Anthony Richardson, Shane Steichen and where the Colts' offense can be b...

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 34-30 loss to the Denver Broncos in their preseason opener, which was highlighted by Anthony Richardson's return to play for the first time since last October and Laiatu Latu translating his impressive showing during training camp to the field for his NFL preseason debut. Bill also breaks down Adonai Mitchell's transition to the slot, and the guy...

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look ahead to what they hope to see from the Colts' starters, including Anthony Richardson, in Sunday's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. The scribes also look at how the Colts will replace Josh Downs for however long he's out with ankle injury, and highlight a few players they're interested in seeing on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. See...

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back at training camp. Rick joins Matt Taylor to share his early impressions of the Colts during camp so far including his thoughts on Anthony Richardson's progress and comfort in the offense, the potential for the offense to be more dynamic this season, and his confidence in the offensive line and the depth in the trenches. Venturi discusses the areas that nee...

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton & JJ Stankevitz look at a few camp standouts so far and dive into what we’ve seen from the collection of skill position talent on offense. The gang also looks at the potential of the Colts’ run game, and Larra sits down with NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe for a national perspective on Indy and the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Colts wide receiver Austin Collie joins Jeffrey Gorman and Bill Brooks on this episode of Colts Reunion. Collie discusses his time with the Colts and being thrusted into the offense with Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark and Peyton Manning early in his career. Collie also sheds light on his special bond and friendship with head coach Shane Steichen, and what it was like for him to deal with injuri...

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look at how the Colts are handling the fallout of Samson Ebukam's Achilles' injury and what's next for Laiatu Latu, Tyquan Lewis and others at defensive end. The crew gives their observations on Alec Pierce, Julian Blackmon and some other camp standouts, and looks at how Jelani Woods is competing in a crowded tight end room. See omnystudio.com/list...

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz chat through their observations from the Colts' first padded training camp practice and look at a few standout players, highlighted by Laiatu Latu. The gang looks at the impact of Samson Ebukam's Achilles' injury and dives into what Anthony Richardson has done during camp, too. Then, JJ is joined by wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to talk Richardso...

On the final edition of The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Colts, Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor recap the Colts’ first training camp practice and examine how Anthony Richardson looked in his first throwing session of the summer. The guys also preview what’s on tap this weekend with a pair of workouts on Saturday and Sunday, and hear from Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, the unquestion...

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster kick off the Two-Minute Drill podcast with news, notes and observations from Day 1 of Colts training camp, starting with a strong first practice for quarterback Anthony Richardson. The crew also downloads what they learned from GM Chris Ballard's press conference on Wednesday and looks at why the good vibes around Colts camp feel a little bit diffe...

Matt Taylor, Larra Overton & JJ Stankevitz look ahead to what to expect from Anthony Richardson and the Colts offense when training camp starts this week. What would a successful camp for the Colts' quarterback be? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice then joins the pod to offer his insight & enthusiasm for Richardson and the Colts' offense in 2024. The crew also chats through their biggest position battles an...

On this week’s installment of The Last Word, Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor preview the start of Colts’ training camp next week by taking a deep dive into the linebackers and the secondary. The guys break down Zaire Franklin and EJ Speed’s potential together in the middle of the defense, and how the youth in the secondary will shake out at cornerback and safety. And finally, the guys welcome in fo...

The Official Colts Podcast is back! Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz look ahead to the biggest storylines to follow on defense and special teams when training camp starts next week. Larra chats with D-line guru Eddy McGilvra, who's spent time training Laiatu Latu and Kwity Paye, about what to expect from the Colts' front in 2024. And the gang chats through maybe the Colts' biggest u...

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor continue their offseason position group burning question series on The Last Word. They discuss whether Jonathan Taylor is ready for a standout year in the backfield alongside Anthony Richardson, the depth behind Taylor going into training camp, and consider how many running backs the Colts can keep to start the regular season. Lastly, the guys are chat with running b...