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The Indianapolis Colts have lost Anthony Richardson to an injury AGAIN, and it’s time for Colts fans to admit something that hurts, but it can no longer be denied: Richardson is not the guy. The problem? Daniel Jones probably isn’t either, but there ARE reasons to feel optimistic about what he can do under Shane Steichen. Let’s talk about it!

Timestamps:
0:00 The Anthony Richardson Experiment is Over in Indianapolis
4:56 The Reality the Colts Face at QB
10:52 The Real Issue with Daniel Jones

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Interesting piece of Colts News today... Only ONE Indianapolis Colts WR was ranked inside of the top 32 by Pro Football Focus, and it was NOT Michael Pittman Jr. As it turns out, Josh Downs was slated as the best receiver on the team. The question is - Is that true? And more importantly, if it is true, what does that mean for Pittman’s future with the Indianapolis Colts? Let’s talk about it!

Timestamps:
0:00 PFF Says Downs Better than Pittman + Topic Introduction
4:58 What Makes One WR Better Than Another
10:32 Pittman’s Future with Colts


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The Indianapolis Colts Media Availability this week gave us a whole ton of insights, which isn’t always what happens, but it made for some interesting discussion points. Let’s talk about it!

Timstamps:
0:00 Jim Irsay’s Death
6:01 Show Topics Introduction
8:48 Quenton Nelson Media Availability Insights
13:06 Reggie Wayne Media Availability, Adonai Mitchell
20:04 Tony Sporano Jr. on Matt Goncalves
23:58 Colts Vote Against Tush Push

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Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson was reported to be working with Chris Hess this offseason, but are we sure that’s true? When asked about whether or not he worked with Josh Allen at Colts Media Availability, Richardson said no. Hess is known for being Josh Allen’s biometrics coach for a number of years and is credited as being the single most important coach he worked with in that regard. What was once a fact is now something we can’t be so sure about… Let’s talk about it.

Timestamps:
0:00 Did Anthony Richardson Work with Chris Hess?
7:45 Recap on Richardson’s “Lack of Preparation”
9:31 There Were Signs of a Problem Early…
13:17 Does Lack of Preparation = Laziness?
15:17 The Line Between Accountability and Letting Someone Be Themselves
19:19 A Tough Question About Richardson

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The Indianapolis Colts have dropped their 2025 schedule and not for anything, is this really all that exciting? It's May and the season starts in September, so any "insights" you hear are mostly nonsense. Instead, lets talk about just about anything else. Enjoy!
 

Timestamps:
0:00 Indianapolis Colts Reveal Schedule - Who Cares?
3:28 Colts News in a Vacuum
7:19 Zaire Franklin's Ankle
11:39 Colts Sign LB Depth
13:32 Hunter Wohler
16:56 Riley Leonard's Popularity Says Something About Colts Fans
20:41 Todd McShay on Colts Draft, DJ Giddens

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The Indianapolis Colts have had a strong offseason up to this point and a draft many of us are excited about, but as it currently stands, there is still more to do. One thing Chris Ballard and the Colts have neglected to address up to this point is the safety position. While it’s not to say they WON’T do it, we do have evidence to suggest we can at least be a bit worried. Let’s talk about it!

Timestamps:
0:00 Colts Need More Depth at Safety
10:43 Colts Have 2nd Worst QB Room in NFL?
14:58 Chris Ballard Speaks About Patience at the QB Position

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The Indianapolis Colts Linebacker position is one that will continue to be a topic of discussion. Last episode we spoke briefly about what would be expected from the LB position in Lou Anarumos for the Colts this year. This year, we go a bit deeper on the topic as well as revisit the Colts current LB group. Enjoy

Timestamps:
0:00 Correction from Last Episode + Introduction
8:47 Lou Anarumo 2LB Sets vs. Colts 2LB Sets
14:52 Colts Current LBs in Lou Anarumo’s Defense, Last Year’s Struggles

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The Indianapolis Colts draft has come and gone, and it's time to zoom out and look at the roster as a whole. We'll start at linebacker, as it is clearly a position with A LOT of questions. Chris Ballard said the Colts would add depth and competition, and they really haven't done that yet... We'll discuss who they currently have on the roster and breakdown what exactly I think they're looking for under Lou Anarumo. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:
0:00 Colts Have More Questions Than Answers at Linebacker
7:23 2 Linebacker Sets vs. 3 Linebacker Sets
12:15 How Colts Current Linebackers Fit Into Lou Anarumo's Defense
18:13 Free Agent Options


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The Indianapolis Colts have wrapped up their 2025 Draft and with that, we need to take a deep dive onto each of these players. What do they bring to the table, how do they fit into the Colts as currently constructed, etc.? How did Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen and the Colts Draft? For those that don’t know, the draft class is as followed:

Round 1 • Pick 14 (14) • TE Tyler Warren
Round 2 • Pick 13 (45) • EDGE JT Tuimoloau
Round 3 • Pick 16 (80) • CB Justin Walley
Round 4 • Pick 25 (127) • OT Jalen Travis
Round 5 • Pick 14 (151) • RB DJ Giddens
Round 6 • Pick 13 (189) • QB Riley Leonard
Round 6 • Pick 14 (190) • DT Tim Smith
Round 7 • Pick 16 (232) • LB Hunter Wohler

Enjoy!

Timestamps:
0:00 Opening Thoughts on Colts Draft + Intro to Picks
4:38 Draft Recap Begins - Quick Notes
11:32 Tyler Warren
13:52 JT Tuimoloau
17:10 Justin Walley
20:55 Jalen Travis
24:59 DJ Giddens
27:26 Riley Leonard
28:12 Tim Smith
29:45 Hunter Wohler
32:36 Giveaway Begins
32:59 Shaquille Leonard Giveaway
33:51 Peyton Manning Giveaway

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The Indianapolis Colts somehow found a way to draft Tyler Warren in the first round of the NFL draft in a move that sent Colts fans into a frenzy. Chris Ballard and the Colts are in the middle of one of the greatest offseasons in recent memory, to the point where it’s almost hard to believe. Let’s talk about the pick, along with the Colts needs for the rest of the draft. Enjoy!

Timestamps:
0:00 Reaction to Colts Drafting Tyler Warren
2:39 Giveaway Details
4:07 Tyler Warren’s Skillset
8:44 Colts Positional Needs for Rest of Draft


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