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Colts Blue Zone Podcast

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No one gets you closer to the Indianapolis Colts. Join FOX59/CBS4's Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams weekly as they discuss everything from game recaps, to trade rumors. If it has to do with the Colts, the Colts Blue Zone is talking about it.

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  1. EP 493: Off to Minnesota After Ballard's Firing

    After the firing of GM Chris Ballard, the Indianapolis Colts head to Minnesota to take on the blitz-happy Vikings. They'll have to concentrate on football amidst a week of turmoil, with the franchise facing an uncertain future after a disappointing 2-4 start. Can they turn things around? That's…

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  2. EP 492: Ballard Out; Pure Misery in Indy

    Favored by a touchdown and ahead 13-0 at halftime, the Indianapolis Colts imploded against the formerly winless Tennessee Titans. The Colts' disappointing 2-4 start cost general manager Chris Ballard his job. Now, the Colts are in search of answers on all sides of the ball: offense, defense and...

  3. EP 491: Titans Come to Town

    At 2-3, the Indianapolis Colts are sorely in need of a divisional win as the Tennessee Titans comes to town. Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview Sunday's game in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: the Colts add a familiar face at linebacker, Daniel Jones pops up on the…

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  4. EP 490: CColts Settle for Too Many Field Goals vs. Steelers

    In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams recap Indy's 34-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plus: the passing game perks up, the Colts struggle in the red zone, JT can't find much daylight and the defense shows signs of regression.

  5. EP 489: Colts Head to the Steel City in Key AFC Matchup

    The 2-2 Indianapolis Colts head to Pittsburgh to take on Aaron Rodgers and the 2-2 Steelers. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the game in the latest Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: Sauce Gardner calls himself out for his own effort, drinking a football is okay once again, Will…

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  6. EP 488: Ugly Wins Still Count as Colts Top Commanders

    The Colts improved to 2-2 with a win over the Washington Commanders in London. Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams recap the Week 4 victory in the latest Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: Jonathan Taylor's strong day, the defense flexes its muscles early, concerns about Daniel Jones' ball security abound...

  7. EP 487: Colts Face Commanders in London

    In the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview Indy's upcoming overseas game against the Washington Commanders.

  8. EP 486: Colts Get First Win

    Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams recap Indy's crucial 19-17 win over the Houston Texans.

  9. EP 485: Colts Try to Avoid 0-3 Start

    The Colts face an early must-win game against the Houston Texans--and they'll have to do it without star wide receiver Alec Pierce. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the key AFC South game. Plus: the Colts sign a receiver familiar to Daniel Jones, a defensive player signed in…

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  10. EP 484: Chiefs Take OT Thriller

    The Indianapolis Colts hung in there but couldn't top a tough Kansas City Chiefs team on the road. Matt Adams recaps Sunday night's OT thriller, which included some wild plays, crushing injury news and a smidgeon of hope for the season ahead.

  11. EP 483: Colts Hit the Road Against the Chiefs with a New Green Dot Guy

    After a stunning Week 1 loss in which everything went wrong, the Colts try to rebound against the Kansas City Chiefs. Can they pull it off? Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview a critical Week 2 "get right" game in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: a change…

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  12. EP 482: Ravens Roll Over Colts in Opener

    The Indianapolis Colts emerged shellshocked from their season opener, a stunning 41-23 loss to the visiting Baltimore Ravens. Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams explore the fallout from Indy's season-opening loss and where the Colts go from here.

  13. EP 481: Bring on Baltimore

    The long wait is over and the Colts will finally play some football that counts. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview Indy's regular season opener in the latest Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: Shane Steichen and Daniel Jones are ready to rock, we finally get on answer on the swing...

  14. SPECIAL | The Blame Game: Carson Wentz and the 2021 Indianapolis Colts

    The Indianapolis Colts had a 97% chance of making the playoffs heading into their final game of the 2021 season before everything fell apart. Who was responsible? Dave Griffiths explores "the blame game," the fallout and how it all went wrong.

  15. EP 480: Ballard Talks Roster, Keenan Allen's Arrest

    Colts GM Chris Ballard had plenty to say ahead of the regular season. In the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams break down Ballard's comments on Keenan Allen, Alec Pierce and Anthony Richardson Sr. Plus: a winner emerges in the Great Kicker...

  16. EP 479: Updates on Pierce and Ward, Backup QB Battle

    In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss injury updates from Alec Pierce and Mooney Ward. Plus: Josh Downs' role in the offense, battles for kicker and backup QB get (maybe) some clarity, Cam Bynum becomes a certified Green Dot Guy and a...

  17. EP 478: Keenan Allen Arrives, Tyler Warren's Injury

    In the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams herald the arrival of wide receiver Keenan Allen. Plus: Tyler Warren's injury, impressions from the Colts-Falcons joint practice and an update on the backup quarterback competition.

  18. EP 477: Preseason Storylines

    In the latest Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss joint practices against the Patriots and what they expect in the Colts' first preseason game. Plus: an update on Alec Pierce, the battle for backup quarterback and a look at the all-important "unofficial" team...

  19. EP 476: JT's New Contract, Kicking Competition

    In the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss Jonathan Taylor's contract extension and the kicking competition. Plus: the "green dot" debate, Vinny heads to the Hall of Fame and Daniel Jones makes a big move in quarterback rankings.

  20. Colts Blue Zone Podcast 475: So Many Training Camp Updates

    The Indianapolis Colts kicked off training camp at Westfield's Grand Park Sports Campus. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss top news from camp, including observations on Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner.

  21. EP 474: One Week Away from Training Camp

    The crew is back together a week ahead of training camp. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams look ahead at what's in store. Plus: the Colts work out (another) safety, two Colts make the "Team Backup," and we explore Josh Downs' prospects as a breakout player.

  22. EP 473: Vinny in the Ring; Sauce Gardner Impact

    One of the greatest Colts--and the greatest NFL kicker, bar none--will enter the team's Ring of Honor. In the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams discuss Adam Vinatieri's career in Indianapolis. Plus: potential future Ring of Honor members and a downgrade...

  23. EP 472: Underrated Josh Downs, Indy's Past & Present

    Amid the scorching heat and summer football doldrums, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams discuss the underrated Josh Downs, a surprising endorsement for Indy's supporting cast and coaches on the hot seat. Plus: the best Indianapolis Colts players of the last 20 years as graded by Pro Football Focus…

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  24. EP 471: Most Important Colts for 2026

    Quenton Nelson ranks as one of the NFL's top players and three teammates are among the most important players in the NFL this season. Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams have it all in the latest episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast.

  25. EP 470: 2026 Indianapolis Colts True or False

    In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Matt Adams and Mike Chappell discuss the offseason plans for Sauce Gardner and Cam Bynum. After that, it's a spirited game of "True or False" for the upcoming 2026 season.

  26. EP 469: Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones Recoveries; Minicamp Updates

    Veteran minicamp has wrapped up for the Indianapolis Colts. In the latest episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss a packed week of team news before training camp starts in late July. Topics include some distressing news about Alec Pierce's…

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  27. EP 468: What's Next for Laiatu Latu and Tyler Warren?

    In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, we break down news from OTAs and look ahead at the next steps for tight end Tyler Warren and edge rusher Laiatu Latu. Plus: two seismic NFL trades, the Colts sign a backup QB and we say goodbye to a Colts legend.

  28. EP 467: Daniel Jones' Recovery, Backup QB Battle

    In the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss all the news from OTAs (organized team activities). Topics include Daniel Jones' recovery and Week 1 availability, Anthony Richardson Sr.'s return and the backup QB battle with Riley…

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  29. EP 466: 2026 Schedule and Player Updates

    In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss the 2026 schedule and circle a few dates on the calendar. Plus: updates from Mooney Ward, Matt Goncalves, Jaylahn Tuimoloau and DeForest Buckner.

  30. EP 465: Colts Blue Zone Podcast 465: London Calls and Rookie Minicamp

    The Colts are headed to London and we get a first look at the draft picks in action at rookie minicamp. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss it all in this week's Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus, an update on Anthony Richardson's vision, Daniel Jones' potential OTA status and a...

  31. EP 464: Richardson at Workouts, Post-Draft Storylines

    Anthony Richardson Sr. returns for voluntary workouts, muddying the backup quarterback waters. What does this mean for the Colts going forward? Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams break it all down in the latest episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus: Coordinators talk about the...

  32. EP 463: Colts Blue Zone Podcast 463: Meet the Newest Colts

    The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Indianapolis Colts went a long way in addressing some of their top needs. Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams look at the eight players in this year's class and the impact they could have on the upcoming season.

  33. EP 462: So Many Updates and the Final Draft Preview

    The NFL Draft is almost here. While the Colts don't have a first-round pick thanks to the Sauce Gardner trade, expect an "active" couple of days from the team. We're absolutely packed with Colts news and updates after hearing from GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen as offseason work...

  34. EP 461: Draft Preview and Dave's Famous RAS Draft

    With the NFL Draft one week away, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams look at the Colts' positions of need and Dave unveils his storied All RAS Draft.

  35. EP 460: 2 Weeks Out from the NFL Draft

    In this edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams explore Colts Local Pro Day, Fernando Mendoza, the all-important Wawa vs. Sheetz debate and Indy's needs in the upcoming NFL Draft.

  36. EP 459: Owner, GM Discuss Crucial Offseason Moves

    It's been a busy offseason for the NFL and the Indianapolis Colts. This week, NFL personnel were in Phoenix for annual league meetings. In the latest Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss comments on the offseason from owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and GM Chris Ballard.

  37. EP 458: Evaluating the Offseason So Far

    In the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams explore the team's offseason moves and where things stack up about a month away from April's NFL Draft. Topics include: the Week 1 starter for Indianapolis, Daniel Jones' recovery, the importance of...

  38. EP 457: We're Back--And the Colts Made Moves

    It's been a while, Colts fans. In a newly redecorated studio, Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell, and Matt Adams discuss the MANY offseason moves from the Indianapolis Colts.

  39. EP 456: A Critical Offseason for the Colts

    After a midseason fade cost them a spot in the playoffs, the Indianapolis Colts face a critical offseason. First thing to consider: pending free agents. Who stays? Who goes? Dave Griffiths, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams offer their thoughts in the latest Blue Zone Podcast.

  40. EP 455: Ballard on Daniel Jones, Team's Trajectory

    In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss their takeaways from GM Chris Ballard's season-ending news conference.

  41. EP 454: Leonard's First Start; Colts Run It Back

    The Indianapolis Colts finished the season with a losing record for the second year in a row. While Alec Pierce played big and Riley Leonard showed promise, it wasn't enough to come away with the win. Despite this season's collapse--the Colts were once 8-2 and appeared to be a lock for the...

  42. EP 453: Leonard Gets First Start

    The Indianapolis Colts have a chance to finish with a winning record as they take on the Houston Texans. Rookie Riley Leonard will get the start, his first as an NFL quarterback. Matt Adams and Mike Chappell talk all about it in the latest edition of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast.

  43. EP 452: Colts Lose to Jags, Fall to 8-8

    After looking like one of the NFL's best teams for half the season, the Indianapolis Colts completed their collapse by missing the playoffs. A loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars dropped Indy to 8-8. Not even Philip Rivers' headline-making return could stop the Colts' slide. Matt Adams recaps the…

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  44. EP 451: Monday Night Meltdown

    The Indianapolis Colts are on the outside looking in when it comes to the NFL playoffs. A 48-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers didn't help their postseason case, as the Colts have now lost five games in a row. Matt Adams looks back at Indy's Monday Night Football loss and what it means for the...

  45. EP 450: Philip Rivers, Take Two

    If you wanted to see Philip Rivers in the Colts' all-blue "Indiana Nights" uniform, your prayers have been answered. Rivers' second act will get its own second act against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football as the Colts try to keep their playoff hopes alive. Dave Griffiths, Mike...

  46. EP 449: Somehow, It Almost Worked

    The Indianapolis Colts lost a heartbreaker to one of the league's best teams after bringing Philip Rivers out of retirement to run the offense. Matt Adams recaps the game and laments a few missed opportunities.

  47. EP 448: A New Dadgum Quarterback

    Desperation has set in for the Indianapolis Colts, who will turn to Philip Rivers--a Hall-of-Fame-caliber player five years removed from the NFL--to run the offense. Rivers last played pro football in January 2021, when he guided the Colts to the playoffs after a decade-plus with the Chargers.…

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  48. EP 447: Things Fall Apart in Jacksonville

    The Indianapolis Colts fell to 8-5 with a 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and lost their quarterback in the process. Matt Adams recaps the game and explores where the Colts go from here.

  49. EP 446: 'Going Back to Weird' Again as Colts Visit Jaguars

    The Indianapolis Colts head to Jacksonville for another key AFC South showdown. Road games against the Jags have been a real horror show for a decade, but Indy needs a win to snap out of an ill-timed funk. Mike Chappell and Matt Adams preview the game in the latest Colts Blue Zone Podcast. Plus…

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  50. EP 445: Colts Fall to Texans

    The Indianapolis Colts dropped a key AFC South game to the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. The loss took the Colts out of the divisional lead and kicked them back to a Wild Card spot in the playoff race. Matt Adams recaps the game in the latest Blue Zone Podcast.

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No one gets you closer to the Indianapolis Colts. Join FOX59/CBS4's Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Matt Adams weekly as they discuss everything from game recaps, to trade rumors. If it has to do with the Colts, the Colts Blue Zone is talking about it.

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