Everyone's favorite national football analyst is BACK with a brand new episode of the Bucky Brooks show. This time he tackles the start of Mandatory mini camps this week as the never ending NFL news mill turns. Aaron Rodgers has officially signed with the Steelers and the details of that deal have come to light. Jaire Alexander has been cut and Nick Chubb signs with the Texans, Bucky looks at what this season could look like for both of them. Lastly, he gets into Anthony Richardson's ongoing sit...
Jun 09, 2025•24 min
The move from linebacker to safety? How he balances being aggressive, as opposed to being safe. Has he had contact with Jonathan Taylor, or any other Badgers? How he deals with injuries. How frustrated was he when he was picked much later than expected? Making tackles vs getting a big hit, is more important as a safety.
May 10, 2025•7 min•Ep. 310
The difference between playing on an Ivy league team and Iowa St. What positions are expected from him by the Indianapolis Colts? Diving into him being an intern for a senator. His vertical at the Combine was insane!
May 10, 2025•7 min•Ep. 309
The Indianapolis Colts need to do some soul searching after the loss to the New York Giants. Jim Irsay wants to continue to keep the team in the family. Chis Ballard probably will be fired, but will it change anything? Is Shane Steichen the right guy to be the head coach? Steichen's response to Pat McAfee's comments on the organization was a bad look. It takes a certain leadership to reign in players coming out of college today. Colts need a new culture, because money is more important than the ...
Jan 03, 2025•45 min•Ep. 308
The Indianapolis Colts have no excuse to losing to the Denver Broncos 13-31. Is the loss on the shoulders of Jonathan Taylor? Was the pick-6 A.D. Mitchell's fault? Michael Pittman Jr.'s fumble...defensive credit, or WR's fault? Special Teams punt return coverage was absolutely terrible! Why the hell did Shane Steichen go for it on 4th and 6, with 12 minutes left!? Anthony Richardson's play was his worst of the year. Matt Gay has played very good football the past 2 months. The defense had their ...
Dec 16, 2024•39 min•Ep. 307
The Detroit Lions are easily the toughest opponent the Indianapolis Colts will face this 2024 NFL season. The Colts defense needs to play very physical, versus a very talented Lions offense. Jared Goff is playing amazing, but he's not perfect. Dan Campbell was an intern coach for Donald Thomas at the Miami Dolphins. The lead the NFL in forced fumbles, but Detroit leads the league in interceptions. Mark Glowinski probably won't play, so Donald gives advice to the rookie offensive linemen. Discuss...
Nov 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 306
Losing to the Jets would have been rough on any team confidence. The win versus the New York Jets wasn't perfect, but overall pretty sharp. Indianapolis Colts quarterback: Anthony Richardson showed fire after benching. AR's reaction to an overthrow, and how he handled the game winning 2-minute drive. With 3 rookie offensive linemen, the game rested on Richardson's arm, instead of the run game. Shane Steichen and Gus Bradley called a pretty good overall game, but still room for improvement. E.J. ...
Nov 18, 2024•32 min•Ep. 305
The Indianapolis Colts have some problems, that were seen on the sideline versus the Buffalo Bills. Joe Flacco's 4 turnovers were too difficult to overcome. It is incredibly frustrating when your side plays well, but the other side is screwing it all up. Kenny Moore II should not have said that to the media. Kenny was not lying. Was he just trying to light a fire? How can coaches take accountability for themselves? Coach Pagano was a good person, and knew X's and O's, but could not get the most ...
Nov 11, 2024•43 min•Ep. 304
Initial thoughts about facing a top 5 NFL team. The Indianapolis Colts play tough teams tough. Buffalo Bills quarterback: Josh Allen is having one of his best seasons of his career. Bills have 13 touchdowns rushing the football. The Colts passing attack has not done well lately, and Bills only allow 6.6 yards per attempt. Bills are 3rd in the league at creating turnovers. Defenders need to bring Josh Allen down, not worry about turnovers. How does injuries, and returning injuries, effect a game ...
Nov 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 303
Joe Flacco's play in primetime leaves Indianapolis Colts fans wanting more. This is a learning experience for Anthony Richardson? Did the Colts hurt Richardson's development of maturity/leadership by starting him too early? The Colts have to ride with Flacco now. Jonathan Taylor is a special running back. Indy did Richardson a disservice by throwing Anthony in the fire. The Defense again did their job, and gave the offense a chance to win the game. The fumble on the 1st drive effected the entire...
Nov 06, 2024•40 min•Ep. 302
Phil and Matt Simms gear up for Week 9 as they discuss the rising stock of quarterbacks like Kyler Murray, Jameis Winston, Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, and Tua Tagovailoa. They also touch on the Anthony Richardson situation in Indy. After breaking down film on these quarterbacks, they provide in-depth analysis and share their picks for the games of the week
Nov 02, 2024•54 min
The Indianapolis Colts are 5 point underdogs to the Minnesotta Vikings. Both the Colts and the Vikings are pretty healthy outside of 1 or 2 players each. This is a strength versus strength, weakness vs weakness matchup. The Colts are going to have to find a way to beat the blitz. How important is Anthony Richardson to the success of the rushing attack? I would not be surprised if Anthony Richardson sees the field a few times this game. The Colts defense will need to bracket Justin Jefferson. Kee...
Oct 31, 2024•23 min•Ep. 301
Donald Thomas has said for months that he didn't think AR's leadership qualities were where they needed to be for a starting NFL QB. He has called for Joe to take the position for some time, and now it has came to fruition. But is this the end for Anthony? How will this effect his development? Are the Colts a playoff contender this season under the change? Plus we answer questions from the live chat!
Oct 30, 2024•46 min•Ep. 300
Demoralizing loss. Donald Thomas (Former NFL Offensive lineman) is disgusted with Anthony Richardson 'tapping out'. The entire offense, including the coaches, (excluding Jonathan Taylor) did not help. Anthony Richardson might just need to be sat for a game or so, to learn how to be a true leader. Too many passing attempts were 20+ yards down field. The Defense played their butts off. Gus Bradley sent blitz after blitz. Dayo Odeyingbo's play was so good, it cost him a touchdown. The Kenny Moore p...
Oct 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 299
Tyreek Hill was the toughest wide receiver to prepare for. Sam Womack discusses different players, both from the 49ers, and the Colts who have helped him in the NFL. Alec Pierce explains how his deep routes help the other receivers underneath. Alec explains how the wide receiver room raises the talent of everyone else. The Colts have set a goal for more 20+ yard passing plays this season.
Oct 25, 2024•20 min•Ep. 298
Texans are without multiple big threat wide receivers. Colts get big names back from injury. Game Predictions. Indy can't have turnovers if they expect to win.
Oct 25, 2024•40 min•Ep. 297
We review and analyze the matchup, and how good the cornerbacks have played the past few weeks! Anthony Richardson's performance. Continued lack of run defense. Should the Indianapolis Colts pursue DE: Miles Garrett? Can the Colts make the NFL playoffs with Flacco or Richardson at Quarterback? And answer questions from the live chat!
Oct 23, 2024•38 min•Ep. 296
Miami is a much different team with Tyler instead of Tua. Dolphins are the worst scoring offense in the NFL. The Dolphins will make you pay big time for any missed tackle. Sam Womack and Jaylon Jones are playing very good football for the Indianapolis Colts. The Miami Dolphins are allowing the 2nd fewest passing yards in the league. The running backs and Anthony Richardson should be able to run against Miami's defense. Their linebackers are very fast. Indy can not turn the football over. AR and ...
Oct 18, 2024•30 min•Ep. 295
The 4th Quarter kept the Indianapolis Colts from going 0-3 in the division. Indy's running game is suffering from a lack of continuity between the backup running backs and offensive line. Indy is running between the tackles too much, and Shane Steichen made mistakes. Joe Flacco took shots downfield, even though they didn't connect. Michael Pittman Jr. made plays when needed, even with his back injury. Rigoberto Sanchez dropped a punt for the highlight reel. Gus Bradley's defense held Will Levis ...
Oct 14, 2024•43 min•Ep. 294
Injuries playing massive role early in the 2024 NFL season. Indianapolis Colts offense will have to get some familiarity with each other this week. Tennessee Titans Quarterback: Will Levis loves his chunk plays. The Titans statistically have the worst offense in the league. Even if Taylor and Sermon is both out, the Colts need to run the football. The Colts are the underdogs against a 1 win team. The Titans have key injuries on defense. Wide Receiver: Alec Pierce and Safety: Julian Blackmon need...
Oct 11, 2024•38 min•Ep. 293
Now 10 straight losses in Jacksonville versus the Jaguars. The Colts defensive line never got to Trevor Lawrence. E.J. Speed had a let down game, despite having a couple good plays. Jaylon Jones made a couple plays, but got burned too many times. The offense was a bright side to the game, but prayers to Will Fries. Even with Joe Flacco playing well, if the Colts think Anthony Richardson is the future, he needs to play. Flacco had a good day, with Downs and Pittman playing well early. A.D. Mitche...
Oct 07, 2024•41 min•Ep. 292
Indianapolis Colts looking to end a 9 year NFL loss streak. The unknown at Quarterback not only hurts the Jaguars, but the Colts as well. Jacksonville's identity has been stopping the run. How important is Jonathan Taylor? Josh Allen is dealing with a concussion, how does that effect the game? Josh Downs played well last week. Can he continue his impact? How should Gus Bradley scheme against this Jaguars offense? Indy's pass defense has been bottom 10 in the NFL, will they give Trevor a resurgen...
Oct 04, 2024•36 min•Ep. 291
The Indianapolis Colts showed up to play the Pittsburgh Steelers! The Colts looked nearly unstoppable when Quarterback Anthony Richardson was in. A.D. Mitchell has a problem not being in the spot's any quarterback expect him to be. Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs really became the prime target's week 4. Won't know the extent of Richardson's injury until Tuesday. Jonathan Taylor still running well through week 4 of the 2024 NFL season. The Colts finally showed up very fast on both offense and ...
Sep 30, 2024•41 min•Ep. 290
St. Elmos steakhouse is a football staple in Indianapolis. What's the feel on Justin Fields, after the Russell Wilson injury? Quarterback Justin Field has the confidence he didn't have with the Bears. Who is Defensive End Nick Herbig? Cam Heyward versus Quenton Nelson is the matchup to watch. It is tough to get a current pulse on Colts Quarterback: Anthony Richardson. Do the Colts fully utilize Richardson's rushing ability? Are the Colts using Jonathan Taylor too much early in the season? Why is...
Sep 27, 2024•57 min•Ep. 289
Victory Monday! Chicago Bears QB: Caleb Williams threw for a LOT, but still lost. The Indianapolis Colts run defense was stellar against the Bears. Jaylon Jones and Nick Cross had great games. Indy was bend, but don't break, in the pass defense. Jonathan Taylor needs 20-25 carries per game, if the Colts expect to win games. Quarterback Anthony Richardson admitted he get's nervous, when he see's an open receiver. Are the Indianapolis Colts still in the hunt for the division title? Final Thoughts....
Sep 23, 2024•29 min•Ep. 288
The Indianjapolis Colts were caught reacting instead of imposing their will. Alec Pierce, Jonathan Taylor and the offensive line, were the only people who played well. Anthony Richardson's first run was in the 4th quarter. Is that good or bad? The team seemed to begin 'Bleaving' in themselves at halftime. Wide Receivers dropping the ball, and Richardson making horrible decisions. Even with Richardson having problems, the Colts can NOT bench him. Worst game calling from Shane Steichen, since he's...
Sep 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 287
Feels like it should not even been such a close scoring game. Where was Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed? The defensive line for the Indianapolis Colts weren't eating the blocks in the run game. The Colts offense can't just be highlight plays. They have to make the average plays also. Time of possession shows exactly how the game went. Don't force throws to someone who isn't open, and hit open receivers! What did you think of the two-point conversion attempt? There was some positives to take away f...
Sep 09, 2024•39 min•Ep. 286
The 2024 NFL season is finally here! The Colts need the defensive line to play amazing, to get pressure on C.J. Stroud. The Indianapolis Colts offensive line, and Jonathan Taylor, needs to take over the game. Shane Steichen and DeMeco Ryans will play huge roles in the game. Bernhard Raimann and Braden Smith are going to have their hands full, but the Center/Guards need to play well. Anthony Richardson needs to keep good communication with his receivers. Two key players for the Colts to win. Game...
Sep 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 285
Laiatu Latu is really impressive, but can he stop the run? Adonai Mitchell's release is so good, that veteran's are picking his brain about it. How many snaps will wide receiver AD Mitchell take from Alec Pierce? Who is going to step up and be the other safety for the Indianapolis Colts this NFL season? The secondary can not use youth as an excuse anymore. E.J. Speed needs to step up his game, but has he hit his ceiling? Win/Lose predictions for the 2024 season. Spread the word about the show! T...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 284
Former starting Offensive Lineman believes Indianapolis Colts QB is not focused enough. Would Colts players run through a brick wall for Anthony Richardson? Shane Steichen needs to utilize Anthony's mobility while play calling. Sometimes natural gift's can hold you back from getting better at other things. Joe Flacco can be a huge benefit for Anthony Richardson. When can a coach take the 'training wheels' off a young quarterback?
Sep 03, 2024•24 min•Ep. 283
