Colts Bluezone Podcast

The NFL Combine is here! Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including coaching staff hires, Carson Wentz's release (11:24) and the NFLPA's team report cards (16:12). The fellas then discuss what to watch for at the Combine (23:13) and break down what general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen had to say about drafting a quarterback (31:33) and the idea of trading up to No. 1 (44:25).Join us next week as we continue to discuss the Colts' offseason.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @Colts Blue Zone.

Despite having the NFL's highest-paid offensive line, the Colts struggled to block anybody last season. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including Indy's coaching staff changes. The gang then dives into the Colts' o-line problems and what Indianapolis can do to improve the unit in 2023 (25:02). Join us next week as we continue to discuss the Colts' offseason.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @Colts Blue Zone.

Shane Steichen is officially the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by providing background on Steichen. The fellas then discuss takeaways from his introductory press conference (11:06). To wrap things up, the gang discusses news, including Reggie Wayne and Dwight Freeney falling short of this year's Hall of Fame class (42:14). You can hear Steichen's full introductory press conference in Wednesday's bonus episode. Join us next week as we continue to discuss the Colts' offseason.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @Colts Blue Zone.

Listen to the full press conference as owner Jim Irsay and general manager Chris Ballard introduce Shane Steichen as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

Will the Colts spend big at wide receiver this offseason? Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news and make their NFL Honors picks (2:39). The gang then provides a coaching update (17:55) and breaks down Indy's wide receiver situation (28:27).Join us next week as we continue to discuss the Colts' offseason.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @Colts Blue Zone.

This offseason the Colts must find the right answer to their biggest problem: quarterback. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including surgery for Jonathan Taylor. The trio then provides a coaching search update (14:28) and breaks down Indy's QB options (30:03). Join us next week as we continue to discuss the Colts' offseason moves.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @Colts Blue Zone.

Indianapolis has several key contributors set to hit free agency this offseason. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news. They then provide an update on the Colts' head coach search (4:40) and dive into which impending free agents Indy should re-sign and which they should let walk (26:58).Join us next week as the gang discusses quarterbacks. And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

The coaching search is on in Indianapolis, with several candidates having already been interviewed and several more to come. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show with news, including the impact of C.J. Stroud's last-minute draft declaration. The fellas then dive head first into the Colts' head coach candidates: Bubba Ventrone (18:37), Ben Johnson (24:33), Aaron Glenn (26:22), Raheem Morris (29:35), Eric Bieniemy (38:28), Shane Steichen (40:50), Ejiro Evero (44:17), DeMeco Ryans (48:11) Dan Quinn (50:47), and Giants coordinators Wink Martindale and Mike Kafka (56:57). The crew concludes the show by naming their top three choices of that group (101:11).Join us next week as we continue to discuss the Colts' offseason moves.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

Mercifully, the Colts' 2022 season has come to an end. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by wrapping up Indy's 4-12-1 season. The gang then does their best to explain how a team with so much promise fell into such disarray (11:53). Next the fellas break down the Colts' draft situation (25:23) and finish the show by discussing Jeff Saturday and the head coach search (44:04).Be sure to join us next week as we continue to report and speculate on the Colts' offseason moves.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

The Colts end their season with the Texans in a game that could have a major impact on draft order. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by sharing their thoughts on the terrifying Damar Hamlin situation. The gang then discusses Hall of Fame news with two former Colts being named among the 15 finalists for this year's class (15:17). Next the fellas preview Sunday's season finale between Indianapolis and Houston (35:24). Join us next week as we wrap up the Colts' 2022 season.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

The Colts didn't put up much of a fight Sunday against the Giants. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by reacting to the hit – and ensuing celebration – that ended Nick Foles' season. They then quickly recap the game (9:25), discuss takeaways (19:06) and check in on draft position with just one week to go (27:35).Join us Thursday as we preview the Colts' season finale vs the Texans.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

The Colts head to New York having lost five in a row. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by shooting the breeze about how rough of a season it has been. They then find their focus long enough to discuss an upcoming Hall of Fame development involving three Colts greats (9:10). Next the gang previews the Colts' matchup with the Giants by discussing injuries (14:44), breaking down this New York squad (27:07), detailing keys to the game (41:01) and making predictions (48:41.) Join us Monday as Chappell and Hopkins recap the game, discuss takeaways and look at the draft order.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

Nick Foles and the Colts' offense struggled mightily in Monday night's 20-3 loss to the Chargers. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by quickly recapping the game. The pair then discusses takeaways (8:34), Chris Ballard's status with the Colts (28:16) and draft position (39:16).Join us Thursday as we preview Indy's matchup with the Giants. And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

Nick Foles has been named the starting quarterback over Matt Ryan as the Colts prepare to take on the Chargers. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show news, including the QB change, Jonathan Taylor's season-ending injury and Pro Bowl nods. The gang then previews Monday night's game by discussing injuries (23:29), breaking down this Chargers team (26:15), detailing keys to the game (39:31) and making predictions (47:47).Join us Tuesday as Chappell and Hopkins recap the game and discuss takeaways.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

What is there to even say when your team gives up a 33-point halftime lead? A lot actually. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Jonathan Taylor's injury. The duo then recaps the Colts' improbable loss to the Vikings (2:23), discusses takeaways (18:06) and breaks down the playoff picture (36:42) and draft order (39:09).Join us Thursday as we preview the Colts' Monday night matchup with the Chargers.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

The Colts come out of their bye to face the Vikings, who just suffered their third loss of the season. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing Indy's coaching situation. The trio then talks news, including honors for Shaquille Leonard (10:03), T.Y. Hilton's new team (11:24), the Titans firing their general manager (15:33) and the draft order (24:21). The fellas then preview Saturday's game by discussing injuries (39:25), breaking down this Vikings team (44:17), detailing keys to the game (52:27) and making predictions (55:43).Join us Monday as Chappell and Hopkins recap the game and discuss takeaways.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone. https://twitter.com/ColtsBluezone?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

For three quarters, the Colts gave the Cowboys a run for their money. And then the fourth quarter happened... Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. They then discuss takeaways (11:49), including what to do with Matt Ryan, and check out the draft order (32:01).Join us next week as we preview the Colts' trip to Minnesota.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

The Colts have a tall task ahead of them Sunday night in Dallas. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing which Colts deserve Pro Bowl recognition. The gang then previews Indy's matchup with the Cowboys by discussing injuries (8:11), breaking down this Dallas team (16:12), detailing keys to the game (33:31) and making predictions (46:15).Join us Monday as we recap the game and discuss takeaways.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

Offensive struggles continued to plague the Colts Monday night as Indianapolis lost a close one to the Steelers. Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins begin the show by recapping the game. The duo then discusses takeaways (18:55) and takes a look at where the Colts stand in both the AFC playoff picture (35:45) and the draft order (38:04).Join us Thursday as the crew previews Indy's primetime matchup with the Cowboys.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.

The Colts have lost seven straight to the Steelers but have a chance to end that streak on a national stage. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins begin the show by discussing three former Colts who this week were named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The gang then previews the Monday-night matchup by discussing injuries (11:55), breaking down this Pittsburgh team (17:15), detailing keys to the game (36:33) and making predictions (49:30).Join us Tuesday as Chappell and Hopkins recap the game and discuss takeaways.And follow the Colts Blue Zone on Twitter @ColtsBlueZone.