Colts Blue Zone Podcast

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams identify 10 Colts players with the most to gain or lose based on the 2025 season. Plus: the Aaron Rodgers Farewell Tour, Travis Hunter signs his deal and a discussion on collusion in the NFL.

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams explore the strengths and weaknesses of this Indianapolis Colts roster about a month before training camp starts. They also discuss ESPN's All Quarter Century Team and offer their thoughts on some Colts players who should've made the cut. Find the roster here .

It's a time of transition for the Indianapolis Colts as Jim Irsay's daughters take the helm. Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss the impact on team operations and what the changes mean for the franchise. The Colts are staring down another issue at quarterback, as Anthony Richardson deals with soreness in the same shoulder he had surgery on in 2023. Does this mean Daniel Jones gets the starting jo...

In this week's Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss Jim Irsay's private memorial and what's next for leadership of the Indianapolis Colts. They also take a look at some quarterback odds for Week 1 and reveal why this is such a crucial year for receiver Alec Pierce. They close out the show with a look at some key areas the team could address with veteran free agen...

With Dave Griffiths out of town, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss the life and football legacy of Colts owner Jim Irsay, explore what's next for the front office and offer some observations from OTAs.

In the latest Colts Blue Zone Podcast, the hosts discuss a significant development on the offensive line, break down some comments on the offseason and, unfortunately, dip their toes into feet.

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, we break down the Indianapolis Colts' schedule after the league announced its full slate for 2025-2026. We'll explore some of the scheduling quirks and take an early look at some of the matchups. Plus: Tyler Warren and six other draft picks sign their contracts, some second-rounders get guaranteed contracts, and the new guys get their jersey numbers.

The Colts are in the second phase of their offseason program. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo talks defensive additions and special teams coordinator Brian Mason weighs in on the kicking competition. Plus: some lingering draft thoughts, updates from DeForest Buckner and Samson Ebukam, the team signs a new linebacker, and we take a quick trip around the AFC South.

The draft is over. How did the Colts do? Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams break down Indy's 2025 NFL Draft haul, which includes a "do-it-all" tight end, a third-round head-scratcher, and some high-ceiling picks with incredible athletic traits.

The NFL Draft is almost here. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams hold their final draft preview, which includes Dave's All-RAS (Relative Athletic Score) Selections for 2025. Plus: Chris Ballard talks about the draft, coach Shane Steichen preaches consistency and Anthony Richardson says all the right things about the quarterback competition.

Matt Gay gets kicked to the curb, Mo Alie-Cox's long run with the team continues, and the Colts welcome more than a dozen prospects for Top 30 visits ahead of the NFL Draft. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams break it all down in the latest Blue Zone Podcast.

In the latest Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss Braden Smith's struggle with OCD, explore some potential draft options via mock drafts, and raise an eyebrow at a curious meeting involving the Colts and a quarterback prospect. IndyStar article on Braden Smith: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2025/04/08/ocd-colts-tackle-braden-smith-religiously-scrupulosit...

The Indianapolis Colts have already decided Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones will split quarterback reps in OTAs and training camp. In the newest Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams discuss the move and what it means going forward. Plus: Andrew Luck and Frank Reich have a college reunion of sorts (27:00), a couple more Colts take their services elsewhere (31:1...

From remaking the secondary to adding some QB competition, the Indianapolis Colts signed several players in free agency. Dave Griffiths recaps their introductory news conferences and explores their expected roles with the team. Daniel Jones: 1:10 Charvarius "Mooney" Ward: 11:40 Camryn Bynum: 20:30 Corey Ballentine: 40:05 Neville Gallimore: 46:45 Khalil Herbert: 54:53

The Colts added more personnel after making a big splash during the first week of free agency. We'll discuss the new guys and talk about the big-ticket additions in this week's Blue Zone Podcast. Also: how the free agent frenzy may affect Indy's approach to the NFL Draft.

General manager Chris Ballard promised a different offseason for Colts fans and delivered in a big way by revamping the secondary for $120 million and spending $14 million on competition for Anthony Richardson. In this week's Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams look at the additions of Camryn Bynum, Charvarius Ward and Daniel "Danny Dimes" Jones.

Free agency is just about a week away. The Colts Blue Zone team looks at some possibilities, including crucial spots at quarterback and defensive back, before diving into a little draft talk.

In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams react to general manager Chris Ballard's comments at the NFL Scouting Combine. Ballard had plenty to say about pending free agents, the QB competition for Anthony Richardson, the strengths of this year's draft, and mentions "Tecmo Bowl" for some reason. Show order Ballard on Anthony Richardson (4:46) On Braden Smith (14:...

The NFL Scouting Combine is just around the corner, with more than 300 prospects being put through their paces in Indianapolis. The quarterback position is top of mind for the Blue Zone crew as they examine potential free agents to push Anthony Richardson at starter. The QB discussion takes up the bulk of this week's episode.

In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, we touch on the Eagles' Super Bowl win and some truly tangential Indianapolis Colts connections. After that, the results are in and a couple Colts players got snubbed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame (17:58). How in the world did Adam Vinatieri not make it in? We spend a little time looking at early mock drafts ahead of the scouting combine (33:46)...

Cleveland Browns All-Pro Myles Garrett wants to be traded. Could the Indianapolis Colts be a suitor? The answer is probably "not really," but Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams discuss what it would take to lure the former Defensive Player of the Year to Indy. What are the prospects for the Rams' Cooper Kupp? Also: Lou Anarumo adds to his staff (31:14), the next steps in the Pro Footbal...

The offseason is here for the Indianapolis Colts, and the Blue Zone team has plenty to say in this week's episode. We start with more on Lou Anarumo and what he'll bring to the Colts defense (2:43) before moving on to the NFL return of former Colts coach Chuck Pagano (14:22). The bulk of the show examines Indy's offseason outlook, including the salary cap situation and pending free agents (17:39)...

Gus Bradley is out and Lou Anarumo is in. The former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator will now remake the Colts' defense in his image. What does it mean for Indy? Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams discuss Anarumo's hiring and why a change in defensive philosophy could also mean some changes in personnel. Plus: Anthony Richardson's offseason plans (37:10), a rookie honor for Laia...

The season is over and the Colts are once again on the outside looking in when it comes to the NFL playoffs. General manager Chris Ballard made some pointed comments during his end-of-the-year press conference, but will anything really change this offseason? Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams spend the bulk of this episode breaking down Ballard's most important comments and discussing whether any real...

With fans clamoring for change, Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to keep general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen around. The two are inextricably tied to quarterback Anthony Richardson for the near future. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley is out. Dave Griffiths and Mike Chappell take a deep dive into another disappointing season for the Indianapolis Colts. It starts with a conver...