In this edition of the Colts Cover-2 podcast, beat writers Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins debate whether or not Indy’s plan to add real competition for Anthony Richardson this offseason is a good idea.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Chris Ballard’s revelation that the Colts will hold an open competition for the starting quarterback job next season, pitting Anthony Richardson against a quarterback Indianapolis hasn’t acquired yet.

IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins preview the NFL scouting combine, taking a look at what to expect from Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen on Tuesday.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins go through the list of potentially available quarterback options for the Colts to sign as competition or replacement for Anthony Richardson

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down new Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo during his best years in Cincinnati, particularly the places he absolutely has to have players in order to be successful.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the lessons the Colts should have learned from the NFL playoffs, including the need for better quarterback play, complexity on defense and additions in the secondary.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the Colts’ hiring of Lou Anarumo and what Indianapolis needs to make his defensive system work.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the team’s defensive coordinator search, the shift towards a more aggressive, blitzing style of defense and the kind of cornerback upgrades the Colts are going to need to play that style.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference, how the Colts approach the future and the reasonable skepticism from fans about what comes next.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down Jim Irsay’s decision to retain Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen, then do a First Impressions on the entire 2024 Colts season.