Colts Blue Zone Podcast
Episodes
EP 63. NFL Combine Talk & Interviews
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis is currently the center of the NFL universe with the Combine in full swing. Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins discuss the latest Colts-relat...
62. CBA Proposal & Combine Preview
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new CBA proposal includes expanding the regular season and changes to the playoff format. The fellas discuss the potential changes, explore the late...
EP 61. Philip Rivers Rumors & Roster Construction
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the Los Angeles Chargers have officially announced they will not be resigning quarterback Philip Rivers, rumors that he could land in Indiana...
EP 60. Marlon Mack Contract Negotiations & Edge Makes HOF
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reports are circulating of contract extension talks between Marlon Mack and the Colts. This week, we put our GM caps on and speculate on what kind of ...
EP 59. Edgerrin James & Reggie Wayne HOF Weekend
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will Indianapolis greats Edgerrin James and Reggie Wayne be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend? Our own Mike Chappell -- a member o...
EP 58. Colts' Free Agents & Parris Campbell Interview
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths & Joe Hopkins dive into the Colts' impending free agents to determine who's worth bringing back, who Indy will let w...
EP 57. Colts 2019 Player Awards
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a few weeks to reflect, it's time to give out awards for the 2019 season. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins each make their case for...
EP 56. Free Agent QBs & Grading Colts' Rookies
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys begin the podcast by talking about a Colt who just made the Pro Bowl as an alternate. They then explore the 2020 free agent quarterback marke...
EP 55. Chris Ballard Talks With Media
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2019 season now a thing of the past, Colts' general manager Chris Ballard sat down with local media to discuss the past year and the roster m...
EP 54. Colts Finale Loss a Microcosm of Season
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a strong first half start in the season finale, the Colts faded in the second half against the Jaguars, ending their season with a loss. Joe Hop...
EP 53. Colts Snap Losing Streak
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Short, sweet and to the point; Joe Hopkins breaks down Indianapolis' win over the Panthers, makes note of some statistical milestones and previews the...
EP 52. Colts Eliminated From Playoff Contention
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts have now been eliminated from playoff contention after an embarrassing 34-7 loss in New Orleans. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopki...
EP 51. Colts MUST Win in New Orleans
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts MUST find a way to win in New Orleans if they wish to keep their long-shot playoff hopes alive. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkin...
EP 50. Colts Find New Way to Lose
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts have now lost their third straight after finding a way to lose in Tampa Bay 38-35. Joe Hopkins and Matt Adams breakdown the game, discuss th...
EP 49. Colts' Season On Brink vs Bucs
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts must win in Tampa Bay to keep their playoff hopes alive. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins preview the game, which will be great...
EP 48. 8 Telling Stats in the Colts' loss to TEN
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Producers Joe Hopkins and Matt Adams provide eight stats that tell the story of the Colts' loss to the Titans. The guys also take an in-depth look at ...
EP 47. Colts vs Titans Preview
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts host the red hot Tennessee Titans Sunday in an AFC South clash that has big time playoff implications. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffith and Joe ...
EP 46. Playoff Path Murky After Loss to Texans
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a tough loss to the Texans, the Colts' path to the playoffs just became a lot more murky. Joe Hopkins and Matt Adams breakdown the game, discuss...
EP 45. Colts vs Texans Round 2
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts travel to Houston this week for a Thursday night matchup with the Texans. The winner takes sole possession of the AFC South lead, but there ...
EP 44. Colts Regain Division Lead
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts once again sit atop the AFC South after an impressive 33-13 win over Jacksonville. Joe Hopkins & Matt Adams breakdown the game, which ga...
EP 43. Brissett Returns For Division Battle
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jacoby Brissett is set to return from injury to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC South battle. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins...
EP 42. Colts Fall Flat vs Dolphins
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After an embarrassing loss at home to the Miami Dolphins, Colts fans are left wondering who to blame. Unfortunately, that question may have several an...
EP 41. Do Colts Bounce Back vs Dolphins?
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a sloppy performance in Pittsburgh, the Colts are looking at a get-right game at home against the lowly Dolphins. However, with Miami coming off...
EP 40. Heartbreak & Injury in Pittsburgh
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A sloppy, mistake ridden performance cost the Colts the game in Pittsburgh. However, the bigger concern for Colts Nation is the health of Jacoby Briss...
EP 39. Colts Head to Steel City
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Terrible Towels will be swinging Sunday as the Colts try to pick up their sixth win of the season in one of the NFL's most challenging atmospheres...
EP 38. Colts Win Ugly vs Broncos
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It was ugly, it was unconventional, it was a victory. Today on the podcast, producers Joe Hopkins and Matt Adams recap the Colts' 15-13 win over the B...
EP 37. Colts vs Broncos Preview
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts have a chance to extend their lead in the AFC South by taking care of business against the Broncos. Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and Joe Ho...
EP 36. Colts Take Division Lead
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts pulled out a win against the Texans Sunday and now take sole possession of the AFC South. Producers Joe Hopkins and Matt Adams breakdown the...
EP 35. Battle For Division Lead
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coming off a bye, the Colts host the Texans Sunday in a battle for the division lead. The Blue Zone crew breaks down the matchup and gives their two c...
EP 34. Rest of Season Overview
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts enter their bye week at a good time, as several key players are dealing with injuries. This week, the crew analyzes the team's first five we...
EP 33. Colts Stun Chiefs
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Zone crews breaks down the Colts' impressive win over the Chiefs and takes a look at how things stand in the AFC South as Indianapolis heads ...
EP. 32 Chief Concerns for Sunday Night
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a frustrating loss to the Oakland Raiders, the Colts face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs--and their unworldly quarterback Patrick Mahomes--on...
EP 31. Colts vs Raiders Recap
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts Blue Zone Podcast has expanded to Mondays in order to provide a timely recap of the weekend's game. This week, producers Joe Hopkins and Mat...
EP 30. Raiders Come to Town
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After defending home turf against the Falcons, the Colts host Jon Gruden's Raiders, who've dropped their last two games. We recap Indy's victory over ...
EP 29. The Vinny Saga, Injuries and Falcons Preview
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Dave Griffiths and Mike Chappell of FOX59/CBS4 discuss the ongoing Adam Vinatieri saga, provide an upd...
EP 28. Colts at Titans Preview
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts lost a heart breaker Sunday in Los Angeles. This week, the Blue Zone crew recaps last week's performance, previews the Colts' upcoming match...
EP 27. Week 1 Preview
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The regular season is upon us! This week the Blue Zone crew discusses the Colts week 1 matchup with the Chargers, the contracts Indy handed out to a c...
EP 26. Life Without Luck
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I bet you can guess what this week's podcast is about... In addition to the monumental Andrew Luck news and what it means for the team going forward, ...
EP 25. Sitting Starters
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Traditionally, the third preseason game has been the "dress rehearsal" game when teams give their starters the most amount of playing time ahead of th...
EP 24. Luck's Injury Woes Continue
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Chappell and Joe Hopkins record the podcast from training camp at Grand Park, where the Colts host the Browns in their first of two jo...
EP 23. Preseason Preview
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Colts football is finally back! This week we preview Indy's first preseason game of the year as the team travels to Buffalo. Mike Chappell and Dave Gr...
EP 22. Luck's Calf & Training Camp Updates
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After months of rest and rehab, Andrew Luck's calf is still a hindrance. With the franchise quarterback continuing to miss practice, we discuss where ...
EP 21. Training Camp Preview
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Football. Is. Back. Veterans reported to training camp Wednesday as the team prepares for the start of the 2019 season. We have injury updates on some...
EP 20. The Business Side
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL is a business, and that aspect of the league has dominated the headlines recently. This week, we analyze the NFL owners' proposal to expand th...
EP 19. Fantasy Outlook
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While we wait for reality football to start up again, let's talk some fantasy! Dave Griffiths and Joe Hopkins analyze the Colts' roster from top to bo...
EP 18. Players Talk Expectations
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After hearing from coaches last week, let's listen to what players had to say during their minicamp media sessions. We hear from Andrew Luck, Ryan Kel...
EP 17. Coach Speak
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we hear from head coach Frank Reich, offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus about how the team is comi...
EP 16. AFC South Preview
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week the crew discusses the Colts' recently released training camp schedule, their VP of player personnel taking a job with the Jets, and evaluat...
EP 15. Kenny Moore Extension & Texans Drama
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts have extended Kenny Moore's contract, making him the highest paid slot cornerback in the league. The guys discuss what this deal means, prov...
EP 14. Okereke Allegations & Hot Seat Players
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It was recently brought to light that rookie LB Bobby Okereke was the subject of a sexual assault allegation from 2015. The crew addresses that issue,...
EP 13. Top 5 Colts Under 25
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the crew discusses what the Colts need to achieve Frank Reich's goal of becoming a top five rushing offense, the latest from OTAs, provide ...
EP 12. OTAs & Top 10 Players
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the Colts' interest in recently cut DT Gerald McCoy, the signing of two second round picks and Chad "Swag" Kelly, OTA's, and the...
EP 11. Defensive Expectations
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chappell gives us his takaways from Chris Ballard's rap session with the media, we discuss how much better the defense can be in year two under Matt E...
EP 10. Ring of Honor
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the announcement that Dwight Freeney will enter the Colts' Ring of Honor, the crew breaks down his illustrious career, and explores other former ...
EP 9. Draft Recap
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the ultimate draft recap, the Bluezone crew breaks down Indy's draft pick-by-pick, and we hear from all 10 of the Colts 2019 selections (55.45).&nb...
EP 8. Final Draft Preview
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A day before the NFL Draft, the guys give an in-depth Colts draft preview by discussing Indy's likely options at picks 26 and 34, rumors, roster needs...
EP 7. Schedule Breakdown & Prospect Visits
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths and producer Joe Hopkins breakdown the Colts' newly released 2019 schedule, buzz around offseason workouts and examine d...
EP 6. Overlooked Draft Needs
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With just three weeks until the NFL Draft, the guys explore some under the radar needs the Colts could address through the draft.
EP 5. The Draft Approaches
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, the guys breakdown mock drafts from around the country that have Indy taking a variety of different players. W...
EP 4. A Splash is Made
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ballard finally lands a big name free agent with the Justin Houston signing. Dave and Mike discuss what kind of impact Colts fans can expect fro...
EP 3. Roster Construction
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Chappell and producer Joe Hopkins discuss the Colts' free agent resignings, the team's roster building philosophy, and how Indy's offseason moves...
EP 2. Free Agent Fallout
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dave discuss free agent moves the Colts have made thus far, what they might do going forward and how free agency will impact Indy's draft str...
EP 1. 2018 Season Recap
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Chappell and Dave Griffths break down the Colts' first season under head coach Frank Reich. They also talk about some Colts news and the directio...