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The Indianapolis Colts road to winning out starts this week in a riveting matchup vs. the Titans. While the Colts playoff chances are slim, they still could technically make it by winning out, which is possible given their opponents. That being said, this season isn’t about the playoffs. We’ll discuss what it’s really about in this episode. Enjoy!

Timestamps:
0:00 Colts vs. Titans Preview
4:12 Anthony Richardson
5:59 Other Things to Watch as Season Continues

***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck

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The Indianapolis Colts offense has fell short of expectations this year, even if they've had some good stretches. Observing that is one thing, but figuring out why is complicated. Ultimately, it comes down to Shane Steichen and Anthony Richardson when finding the primary culprit. Let's try to figure it out.

Timestamps:
0:00 Were Colts Fan's Expectations of Offense Reasonable?
3:36 Shane Steichen or Anthony Richardson?
10:52 Do Colts Need a Backup Plan at QB?

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The Indianapolis Colts are headed into an incredibly crucial offseason - one that potentially will result in A LOT of change or even worse... no change at all. From Chris Ballard to Anthony Richardson, the current leaders in the locker room and more, the Colts have some tough questions they need to ask themselves this offseason. Let's talk about it!

Timestamps:
0:00 Colts Issue Isn't That They Suck...
2:45 Colts Only Have 2 Options
5:51 Jim Irsay Needs to Ask Chris Ballard This...
10:49 Do Colts Need New Locker Room Leaders?
14:33 Richardson, Defense and Steichen's Play Calling
17:42 Colts Potential Identity Crisis

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The Indianapolis Colts have fallen to the Denver Broncos in a once again disappointing late season loss - what else is new? Being a Colts fan in 2024 is a real drag. I don't even know where to begin. Let's talk about it.

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The Indianapolis Colts are playing for their playoff lives this week against the Broncos. Sitting at .500, it's only natural we have our annual discussion about Chris Ballard's job security as the team's GM... Is the Ballard Era over is the Colts miss the playoffs? Let's talk about it!

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro to Ballard Discussion
4:42  Ballard's Team Building Philosophy
6:21 What Would You Want New GM to Do?
9:29 What's a GM's Role in Team Success?
13:23 What's Best for Anthony Richardson?

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The Indianapolis Colts took a very much expected loss to the Lions to fall to 5-7 and the season is starting to slip away. We'll talk about Anthony Richardson's performance, the once again unreliable running game and where we go from here. Enjoy!

Timestamps:
0:00 Richardson Didn't Get Enough Help on Offense
8:36  The Problem with Colts Running Game
12:22 Where Do We Go From Here?

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The Indianapolis Colts face their toughest test of the season in the Detroit Lions this week in a game that may end up having MASSIVE playoff implications. Can Anthony Richardson continue the momentum from last week? Do the Colts actually have a chance to win? Let's talk about.

Timestamps:
0:00 Colts vs. Lions Preview
5:46 Colts Offense Keys to Victory
9:25 Colts Defense Keys to Victory

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A few weeks ago, Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen made the decision to bench Anthony Richardson. Not only did it send shockwaves around the league, but it also caused quite a riff amongst Colts fans. Following Richardson's return, the question is simple: Was Shane Steichen right to bench him? Well, it's complicated. Lets talk about it!

Timestamps:
0:00 Why People Thought Benching Anthony Richardson Was a Bad Idea
8:07 Why Benching Anthony Richardson Was the Right Move
12:48 What to Expect From Richardson Now

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Indianapolis Colts pulled off an electrifying win against the Jets yesterday, and ofc we are going to talk about it. Anthony Richardson making a comeback was the highlight, but there were more positives to take away, as well as some things that need to be fixed. We’ll talk about it ALL. Enjoy!

Timestamps:
0:00 Anthony Richardson’s Resilience Deserves to Be Commended
7:31 Positive Takeaways for Colts
11:52 Things the Colts Still Need to Fix

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The Indianapolis Colts have now dropped 3 straight games and there's an overwhelming sense that something is a miss. Kenny Moore and Julioan Blackmon spoke out after the game and the comments they made were alarming. The question is, who were they talking about? Has Shane Steichen lost the locker room? Let's talk about it.

Timestamps:
0:00 Colts Game Takeaways
4:09 Kenny Moore and Julian Blackmon
7:41 Shane Steichen, Joe Flacco and Chris Ballard

***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck

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