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 (14:58)
• On Bernhard Raimann (20:00)
• On Will Fries (26:11)
• On Dayo Odeyingbo (28:45)
• On Samson Ebukam (32:32)
• On strengths of the draft (36:00)
• On "Tecmo Bowl" (39:05)
• Colts players on PFF's top list (42:36)
• Dave's Early All-RAS Team (45:10)

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) and finish the show with a thrilling game of Free Agents: Stay or Go (44:15).

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 Football Hall of Fame selection (34:16), Michael Pittman Jr. talks about Anthony Richardson and gives an update on his back injury (44:14) and Andrew Luck signs an infamous banner (51:13). We close things out with our Super Bowl picks.

Here's Luck on "Pardon My Take": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8CpL5chiqw

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) before closing with Indy's biggest needs going into 2025 (48:18).

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 Laiatu Latu (45:00) and NFLPA recognition for Colts captain Ryan Kelly (49:15).

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 change is in the works for the Indianapolis Colts.

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 conversation about Richardson, his preparation and where he needs to excel. The topic then turns to Michael Pittman Jr., who played the entire season with a back fracture (22:00), the Colts' needs in free agency and the importance of a QB competition (24:15), the offensive line and Ryan Kelly's future (37:14) and the dismissal of defensive coordinator Gus Bradley (40:35).

The show wraps up with a look back at some standouts from the recently concluded season (51:50).

With the Colts' playoff hopes dashed, the Colts Blue Zone Team looks at the state of the Indianapolis Colts as Week 18 approaches. Are seismic changes on the horizon? Will they start up top? What are the statuses of Shane Steichen and Anthony Richardson?

The bulk of the podcast delves into various personnel issues, team culture, messaging and accountability. The discussion finally turns to this week's opponent--the Jacksonville Jaguars--and the final game prediction of the season at 47:52.