Football is back, baby! In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, the team looks ahead to Indy's home opener against the AFC South defending champion Houston Texans. We'll discuss the statuses of Colts kicker Matt Gay (5:05) and wide receiver Josh Downs (11:24), take a closer look at the Houston Texans (22:53) and lament the Colts' winless streak in season openers (36:14). Plus: Zaire Franklin tackles hunger (41:03), Kylen Granson sports the Guardian Cap (43:51) and the NFL has a few rule ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, the team has plenty to discuss, including cut day, GM Chris Ballard's news conference, and additional notes on the team. The show starts off with notes from Thursday's practice and a look at the numerous Colts captains (1:00). After that, strap in for a lengthy discussion of Chris Ballard's news conference on cut day (7:30), with numerous topics including Ballard's record as GM, some of the roster decisions, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson, Laia...
Aug 29, 2024•57 min
In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss Tuesday's joint practice against the Cincinnati Bengals. Did the offense look as rough as some reports suggested (:43)? What's going on at safety (9:30?) Plus: Raekwon Davis returns (14:14), some brief Gardner Minshew news (17:40), Jelani Woods' injury could provide some clarity at tight end (18:34), some other injury and roster notes (21:30), a look back at the preseason matchup against Arizona (27:33), kicker ...
Aug 21, 2024•54 min
Colts training camp in Westfield wrapped up with two days of joint practices against the Arizona Cardinals. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams talk about it all in this week's Blue Zone Podcast. The show starts off with a look at a personnel move the Colts DIDN'T make but the Atlanta Falcons did (2:30) and what it means for Indy's secondary. The guys then delve into what's going on with free agent addition Raekown Davis (9:00) and the potential impact on the defensive line. After that,...
Aug 16, 2024•54 min
In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams look ahead at the team's first preseason game, discuss a significant injury concern and break down the "unofficial depth chart." The show starts on a decidedly downbeat note, as second-year receiver Josh Downs suffers an ankle injury during 7-on-7 work at camp after a tackle from safety Nick Cross. How long could he be out? We'll explore the impact on the offense and the wide receiver room. Conversely, w...
Aug 07, 2024•54 min
In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams dive into updates on Jim Irsay and all the action from training camp. The show begins with a discussion about Samson Ebukam's season-ending injury and its impact on first-round pick Laiatu Latu (2:10) before we delve into an update on Colts owner Jim Irsay, who made his first public appearance in months at training camp (9:06). Plus: the Hall of Fame Game will give fans their first look at the new kickof...
Jul 31, 2024•58 min
Football is back--or at the very least, training camp has arrived! Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams take a look at the action from Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield in this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast. It's all good vibes as the Colts enter the season as healthy as they've ever been (2:58) with just a couple players being held out of training camp. The hosts also discuss the signing of wide receiver Laquan Treadwell (8:18). They'll break down Wednesday's comments from GM Chris Ballar...
Jul 25, 2024•56 min
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 uniforms return 7:09 Training camp set to start 10:15 Anthony Richardson in command 11:45 AD Mitchell or...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 4: Colts draft Laiatu Latu 15:05 Storyline 3: Houston Texans go for it 23:20 Storyline 2: Colts opt ...
Jun 27, 2024•47 min
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 trade offer rejected while trying to move up in the second. We'll explore some of the possibilities (...
Jun 19, 2024•55 min
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 the alarm? After that, it's onto AD Mitchell's contract (12:51) and his expected impact on the team. ...
Jun 12, 2024•55 min
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 Richardson (11:30). Plus: analysis on the Colts' reported interest in trading for Vikings wide receiver J...
Jun 05, 2024•53 min
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 lauds a pair of Colts tackles (27:25), reveals its "bounce back player" for the upcoming season (32...
May 29, 2024•46 min
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) Shane Steichen's comments (20:26) Anthony Richardson update (25:00) Jonathan Taylor's outlook (47:...
May 23, 2024•56 min
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 rookie minicamp and a few waves of rookie signings (44:40).
May 16, 2024•58 min
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 schedule announcement (12:05). After that, Zaire Franklin grabs some headlines with his comments about t...
May 09, 2024•55 min
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 pick in the 2024 draft and where they fit in with the team. Here's the rundown: Round 1 (15th overall)...
May 02, 2024•58 min
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 Million Schedule Challenge (15:10). Good luck beating those odds, y'all. To close out the show, they ru...
Apr 24, 2024•59 min
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 and conditioning work, but several players and coach Shane Steichen had plenty to say. We'll break dow...
Apr 18, 2024•55 min
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 looking to catch on in the pros (6:46). We then discuss the 1-year contract extension for safety Juli...
Apr 10, 2024•53 min
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 win the Offseason Super Bowl by acquiring wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills (6:10). ...
Apr 03, 2024•58 min
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 high? After that, they discuss Chris Ballard's comments at the NFL owners' meetings in Orlando (8:45) ...
Mar 27, 2024•58 min
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 linking cornerback L'Jarius Sneed and the Kansas City Chiefs to the Indianapolis Colts blew up over ...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 additions of Raekwon Davis and Joe Flacco (24:46) to the roster. Plus: A look at unresolved Colts fr...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr
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 against tight end Drew Ogletree (17:56), Shane Steichen talks to the media (22:40), a look at the Colts'...
Mar 06, 2024•56 min
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 Pittman Jr. (8:53), Anthony Richardson's return timeline (18:45), surgery for Braden Smith (20:00), an up...
Feb 29, 2024•51 min
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 (12:00), and look at what it all means for Pitt and the team that drafted him. Plus, our roster breakdo...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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).
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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), who's still waiting for his call from Canton. Chap makes the case for Reggie and shares his frustr...
Feb 09, 2024•57 min
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 Orlando for the Pro Bowl Games (15:32)! Then it's off to the main topic of the show: an examination ...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 3 min
